Our Biggest Points Mistakes (That You're Probably Making Too)

Every points traveler has made mistakes. This episode is our honest debrief. Before the main segment, Katie shares why Chris convinced her to get the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, how she and her husband both got one on the same day, and why she's already finding it easy to justify the annual fee. Plus, a smart strategy for couples looking to align free night certificates. Then Chris and Katie go through the points and travel decisions they genuinely regret. Not setting up two-factor authentication and getting an account hacked. Not realizing that points are worth different amounts in different programs. Forgetting about card benefits until it's too late, and so much more No sugarcoating. Just honest mistakes, real stories, and lessons worth learning before you make them yourself. How to Use Capital One Shopping: https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/capital-one-shopping/ $80 Capital One Referral Offer: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/capital-one-shopping-referral/ Hilton Aspire Card Review: https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/reviews/hilton-honors-american-express-aspire-card/ How I Lost Out on 65k AAdvantage Miles: https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/how-i-lost-65k-aadvantage-miles/ How I Lost 90k Delta SkyMiles by Not Reading the Fine Print: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/not-eligible-amex-sign-up-bonus/ ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upgradedpointspod 📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast/id1807133164 📲 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61t4AF7hQiW4hh5eNcwqrZ 📲 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upgradedpoints/ 📲 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upgradedpoints 📲 Follow us  on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upgradedpoints ✉️ Upgraded Points Newsletter https://upgradedpoints.com/join-newsletter/