Episodes
Southwest Airlines: Secret Tips and Tricks Every Traveler Should Know
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Today I’ll be covering tips that I believe every Southwest Airlines traveler should know. These will save you time, money, and make sure that you’re using ...
Skip the Lines: Your Ultimate Guide to Airport Hacks
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing everything you need to know about how to skip airport lines. We’ll cover security, immigration, food, and rental car li...
Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounge Access
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Have you ever been to an airport lounge? After my first experience, I was hooked! And the best part is, it was a benefit of my credit card! Over the years,...
The Venture X Card: A Deep Dive into Perks and Benefits
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! This episode is part one of a deep dive into the perks and benefits of the Venture X credit card from Capital One. There are a lot of reasons this is one o...
Hidden Gems: Unique Ways to Use Venture Miles
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Today in part two about the Capital One Venture X card, I’ll be showing you a lot of unique ways to use your Venture miles. We’ll cover ways for the averag...
Listener Travel Tricks: Your Best Tips for Saving Money and Maximizin…
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Today is special because I’ll be sharing the tips and tricks I’ve learned from you. The Points for Normal People community is full of great information and...
Season 3 Premiere: Unlocking Domestic Flights with Points & Miles
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Hey everyone, welcome back to Points for Normal People! I am so excited to kick off Season 3 with you today! We're going to get into all things domestic fl...
Award Flights Made Easy: My Simple Research Process
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! In this episode I'm sharing my exact process to research the best domestic award flights. I’ll walk you through the initial steps I always take before even...
American Airlines Miles: Best Ways to Earn & Redeem for Domestic Flig…
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! In this episode, we're diving into American Airlines miles. I know a lot of you want to use points for domestic travel, and American is a good option. We'l...
Best Avios Strategies for Domestic American Airlines Flights
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Today I’m sharing the current best strategies on how to use Avios to book American Airlines domestic flights! With these methods you can book flights to Ha...
Amex Points Explained: The Good, The Bad, and The Rules You Need to K…
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Let's tackle a topic I get asked about a lot: Amex Membership Rewards. Honestly, I have mixed feelings – the points themselves can be fantastic for travel,...
Alaska and Hawaiian Miles for Domestic Award Flights
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Today we're diving into two airlines perfect for trips to and from the West Coast and Pacific Northwest, or flights to Hawaii and Alaska: Alaska Airlines a...
Partner Airline Deals for Booking Alaska & Hawaiian Flights
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! Today I’m going to show you how to book Alaska and Hawaiian flights for less by leveraging partner airline points. We'll explore options with Finnair, Qata...
Chase Sapphire 2025 OVERHAUL: Is the $795 Reserve Card Worth It?
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Welcome to Points for Normal People! When it comes to our favorite points programs and credit cards, change is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be discouraging! In this episode, I'm breaking down all the huge updates that rolled out for the Chase Sapphire Preferre…
Chase 2025 Business Card Shake-Up: New Perks, Stricter Rules & A New …
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures In this week's update episode, I'm breaking down all the big changes to the Chase business cards that have happened over the past year. I also cover some important new rules for getting approved for business cards and a major shift in how referrals work for the Ink …
Southwest is Changing - Here's What to Do!
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Southwest Airlines feels unrecognizable with all the changes in 2025 and 2026, and while new policies have lost my trust, I'm not abandoning the airline yet. Instead, I'm tweaking my strategy to adapt, and I want to help you do the same. In this episode, I'm digging…
Podcast Update: We're Back! (Season 3)
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Hey everyone, sorry for the long break! The podcast is officially starting back up, but first I'm adding some much-needed updates to the end of Seasons 1 and 2 so everything still makes sense for new listeners. For Season 3, I'm super excited to add new segments lik…
The Best Credit Card for Airport Lounge Access (2025-2026 Changes)
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Finding the "best" credit card for airport lounge access is a trick question. The real answer depends on your home airport, who you travel with, and your budget. With changes to guest policies and new cards being released, the lounge landscape is totally different i…
Is the Capital One Venture X Still Worth It?
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures I used to call the Capital One Venture X a "no brainer," but with the major changes coming in 2026, I now consider it more of a "full brainer." In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what is changing and helping you calculate if the card is still worth the $395 …
Why You Should Open the New Southwest Debit Card NOW (December Strate…
Click MORE to see Ad disclosures Usually, I focus on talking about credit cards because debit cards just don't offer enough value for travelers. But the new Southwest debit card actually surprised me—it is way more valuable than I initially thought, especially if you plan to fly Southwest even once…