Ep #93 - An Update on Traveling the World by Optimizing Credit Card Rewards with Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski, founder of Rewards MD
Description
Today I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski, founder of Rewards MD to discuss a topic that can benefit each and every one of us...
...traveling the world by paying less through optimizing credit card rewards.
You will want to listen to the end. Key links are at the bottom.
Discussion Points:
- introduction (2:18 )
- Rewards MD & how it's different (5:44 )
- what makes a good keeper credit card? (7:55 )
- a summary of the various ecosystems (10:18 )
- Amex platinum: worth it? (13:48 )
- A framework for accumulating points (16:53 )
- sign up bonuses (23:12 )
- cards for sustainable point earning in Canada (27:27 )
- Visa infinite vs. privilege - key considerations (30:50 )
- aeroplan e-store optimization (33:38 )
- Aeorplan status - why is this significant? (37:55 )
- Paying taxes with credit cards (40:20 )
- Amex business gold benefits (44:16 )
- Risks of audits? (46:25 )
- Chexy - pay taxes, rent, utilities (48:41 )
- How to handle lump sum expenses (51:00 )
- Approach to redeeming points (53:06 )
- Building the ideal credit card wallet (57:45 )
- Closing thoughts (59:50 )
Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski:
Dr. Yatin Chadha
- beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha
- Amex referral link: https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/referral/business-platinum?ref=yATINC4uFw&XLINK=MYCP
United States
