Sveriges mest populära poddar
Don't Depend On Daddy

126. How to Travel More, for Less: Credit Card Points, Saver Fares, Positioning Flights & More!

48 min10 september 2025

Want to learn how to fly around the world without draining your bank account? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Benny—my go-to travel expert—to talk about travel hacking, maximizing credit card points, and finding the best flight deals. ✈️ We cover everything from travel misconceptions and saver award flights to what to do when your flight gets delayed. Whether you’re planning a big international trip or just looking for ways to save on flights, you’ll walk away with practical tips to make travel more affordable.


👉 Inside this episode:

-How to let travel deals “come to you”

-Tools & services Benny uses for cheap flights

-Positioning flights and why they can save you thousands

-What to do when your flight is delayed or canceled

-Best credit cards for travelers and if premium cards are worth it

-Benny’s favorite destinations and airlines for points redemptions


CONNECT WITH BENNY: https://www.instagram.com/bennyfillo


WHAT'S IN BENNY'S WALLET:

AmEx Platinum

AmEx Gold

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Capital One Travel

Rakuten (for AmEx points)

AutoPilot (flight price tracker)

Other Episode with Benny


My Credit Cards: www.breakyourbudget.com/toolkit


TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Welcome & episode intro

1:00 – Housekeeping & BYB financial tools

3:00 – Travel hacking 101: misconceptions & flexibility

7:00 – Tools for cheap flights: Google Flights, Going, Thrifty Traveler

10:30 – Business class on points & saver rates explained

15:00 – Planning a trip with points (flights vs hotels)

20:00 – Positioning flights: why they can save you $$$

23:00 – What to do when flights are delayed or canceled

31:00 – Travel credit cards: Amex Platinum vs Chase Reserve

41:00 – Benny’s favorite airlines, destinations & best redemptions


BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:

💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:

https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard

💸 Basic Budgeting Template: 

https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template

💸 NEW FI/RE Template:

 https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template

✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: 

https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter

📖 My Books: 

https://breakyourbudget.com/book

👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template:

https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-template

FREE DOWNLOADS:

💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide

✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist

✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kit

All Other Resources: 

https://breakyourbudget.com/links

👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: [email protected]

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget

📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa

💸 Break Your Budget LTK

https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MichelaAllocca/



Fler avsnitt av Don't Depend On Daddy

Visa alla avsnitt av Don't Depend On Daddy

Don't Depend On Daddy med Michela Allocca finns tillgänglig på flera plattformar. Informationen på denna sida kommer från offentliga podd-flöden.