If you’ve ever wondered where to start with travel points… this is the episode for you. Today we’re doing a full deep dive on the Chase Sapphire Preferred — the #1 card I recommend to beginners, moms, families, small business owners, and anyone who wants to travel for (almost) free.

This card is simple, powerful, beginner-friendly, and unlocks the fastest path to free flights and hotel stays — all with a low annual fee and perks that are actually useful.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ What You’ll Learn

• Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the ultimate starter card (and why it outperforms most “premium” cards for everyday travelers)

• How the sign-up bonus alone can unlock $1,000–$2,000 in free travel Flights, Hyatt stays, Disney trips, Hawaiian vacations — all possible with ONE bonus.

• How to earn points daily without changing your lifestyle 3x dining, 2x travel, and how broad Chase’s travel category actually is.

• The perks people don’t talk about enough:

• $50 annual hotel credit
• Primary rental car insurance (huge money saver!)
• No foreign transaction fees
• Trip delay, trip cancellation, and baggage coverage
• 25% boost when booking through Chase Travel
• 10% points bonus every year
• DoorDash DashPass subscription
• Instacart+/Instacart statement credits

• Why Ultimate Rewards points are some of the highest-value points on the market

• When to redeem in the travel portal vs when to transfer to Hyatt, United, Air Canada, Southwest & more

✨ Why Everyone Needs This Card

This episode makes the case for WHY the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best “foundation card” for:

• Families planning Disney or spring break
• Moms wanting to save money but travel more
• Beginners wanting one simple card that does it all
• Small business owners wanting flexible, high-value points
• Anyone wanting free flights + free hotel nights ASAP

✨ Links & Resources

If you’re ready to start using points the right way:

👉 Join Travel Points Academy The step-by-step program to earn your first 100,000 points and book your first free trip. Perfect for beginners or anyone with a trip goal in mind.

👉Best Credit Card Offers Want to grab this card or another one, here are the best offers right now

👉 Free Mini Course Check out this free mini course to get you started with points today!