Travel Hacking for Free Flights: Finally See the World!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Overview of Frequent Flyer Miles

Lecture 3: How Many Free Flights Can You Expect?

Chapter 2: Improving and Managing Credit Score

Lecture 1: Why Credit Scores Matter

Lecture 2: What Factors Affect Credit Scores

Lecture 3: What Happens When You Open or Close Credit Cards

Lecture 4: Improving Your Credit Score

Lecture 5: Credit Laddering

Lecture 6: Credit Karma Demo

Lecture 7: The Fastest Way to Build Credit

Chapter 3: All About Cards and Points

Lecture 1: Choosing a Signup Bonus Offer

Lecture 2: The 3 Types of Points You Can Earn

Lecture 3: What Program Should I Start With

Lecture 4: Understanding Airline Alliances

Lecture 5: Deciding Based on the 3 Different Kinds of Perks

Lecture 6: Tip, Get Cards with Limitations First

Lecture 7: Where to Find CC Offers

Chapter 4: Getting Approved for Credit Cards

Lecture 1: Improving Your Chances of Getting Approved

Lecture 2: When and How Often to Apply for Credit Cards

Chapter 5: Spending Requirements

Lecture 1: How Spending Requirements Work

Lecture 2: Moving Your Recurring Expenses

Lecture 3: Paying Rent on Your Credit Card

Lecture 4: Bank Funding

Lecture 5: Manufactured Spending

Lecture 6: Spending Requirements Recap

Chapter 6: Eliminating Fees

Lecture 1: The Number One Rule

Lecture 2: Eliminating Annual Fees

Lecture 3: Foreign Transaction Fees and ATM Fees

Lecture 4: Managing Your Credit Cards

Chapter 7: Booking Flights with Miles

Lecture 1: Award Booking Overview

Lecture 2: Zone Based and Distance Based Charts

Lecture 3: Redeeming Transferable Miles

Lecture 4: When Should You Book Award Travel

Lecture 5: Reducing Fuel Surcharges and Fees

Lecture 6: Booking Flights Examples

Lecture 7: Advanced Award Bookings

Lecture 8: Recap and Next Actions