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Make Money with Credit Card Points and Travel Miles | Julia Menez

Travis Makes Money
Travis Makes Money
Episode • Jun 5 • 38m

Julia Menez is a travel hacking expert, educator, and founder of GeoBreeze Travel. With a background as an actuary, Julia brings a unique analytical approach to maximizing credit card points and airline miles for luxury travel. She’s dedicated her career to teaching entrepreneurs and high-income professionals how to leverage everyday expenses for free flights, hotel stays, and elite perks. Julia’s practical, no-nonsense style and deep industry knowledge make her a standout in the world of points and miles.

On this episode we talk about:

  • Julia’s journey from actuary to full-time travel hacking entrepreneur
  • The basics of travel hacking and who should (and shouldn’t) play the points game
  • How to choose the right credit cards based on your spending habits and business needs
  • The potential pitfalls and risks of chasing points, and how to avoid them
  • Real-life examples of maximizing points for luxury travel and upgrades

Top 3 Takeaways

  1. Travel hacking isn’t for everyone: If you can’t pay off your credit cards in full each month, the interest will wipe out any rewards. Discipline is key.
  2. Optimize for simplicity: For business owners with predictable expenses, focus on a simple card strategy that matches your spending profile rather than juggling dozens of cards.
  3. Leverage business expenses: If you’re an entrepreneur, running recurring or high-volume expenses through the right cards can yield significant travel rewards—without extra spending.

Notable Quotes

  • "If you have to carry a balance, any interest that you have to pay is going to negate the value that you're getting out of your points."
  • "Real money before points money."
  • "The internet is an illusion, and what's actually happening is most people just don't have the financial discipline to handle this."

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