Are you maximizing the potential of your everyday spending?

In this episode of the Revolutionizing Your Journey podcast, hosts DeAndre Coke and Taryn Gisbert dive into the power of shopping portals like AAdvantage Shopping and Rakuten. They break down how these portals work, their ability to stack rewards with credit card benefits, and how to time purchases around promotions for maximum gain. The episode also touches on earning loyalty points through dining and hotel portals, the impact of returns on points, and practical tips for navigating exclusions and fine print.

Whether you’re a seasoned points collector or just starting, this episode offers actionable advice to supercharge your rewards. Tune in to learn how to turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel opportunities!

Key Highlights:

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• Boost Your Points: Shopping portals are an easy way to accumulate significant points and miles.
  
• Advantage Shopping: Use this portal to earn American Airlines loyalty points on purchases.
  
• Rakuten Rewards: Convert Rakuten cashback into points for even more travel perks.
  
• Browser Extensions: Simplify tracking points across multiple shopping platforms.
  
• Holiday Promotions: Timing your purchases around holidays can yield higher bonuses.
  
• Dining for Points: Advantage Dining lets you earn points when dining at select restaurants.
  
• Returns and Points: Be cautious—returned items can negatively impact earned points.
  
• Fine Print Matters: Always review specific offers and exclusions before making purchases.
  
• Stacking Rewards: Combine shopping portal points with credit card benefits to maximize value.
  
• Account Monitoring: Regularly check accounts to ensure points are credited correctly.
  
• And much more!
  

Resources:

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• Rakuten referral link
  
• Chase Sapphire Preferred/Reserve®
  
• LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course: 
  
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  • Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!
    
  
  
  
• BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
  
• Truicity Wealth Management
  

Connect with DeAndre Coke: 

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• Instagram: BoldlyGo.world
  
• Website: BoldlyGo.world
  
• YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld