9) It’s All About the Points
Loyalty programs and credit card reward systems can pay off big time, especially if you’re a frequent traveler and a frequent spender. Sign up with credit cards that co-partner with your preferred airline. Your purchases will go towards earning you miles for that airline. If you’re not loyal to any specific airline, then the Capital One VentureCard is probably one of the best in terms of how much you can earn. For every $1 you spend, you earn two miles. Miles are redeemable for flights and can be booked by calling the Reward Center hotline or through your online account. Miles can also be redeemed for cash or gift cards for yourself or others. Bonus: there is no foreign transaction fee, so there’s no worries about using this card during your overseas travels.
