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Unpacking The One App that Will Make Earning Points & Saving Money Substantially Easier: CardPointers Explained (Ep. 78)

Unpacking The One App that Will Make Earning Points & Saving Money Substantially Easier: CardPointers Explained (Ep. 78)

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In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, DeAndre Coke sits down with Emmanuel, the founder of CardPointers—a game-changing app designed to help travelers optimize their credit card usage and maximize points and miles. Emmanuel shares how a personal challenge managing multiple cards led him to build CardPointers, and how the app has evolved into a powerful tool for both beginners and seasoned travel hackers.

The conversation highlights standout features, including automated offer tracking, an Autopilot mode that recommends the best card to use based on your location, and an Augmented Reality interface that displays savings opportunities at nearby stores. Emmanuel also breaks down the differences between the free and pro versions, upcoming features, and how CardPointers protects user privacy without requiring sensitive logins.

This episode delivers practical insights, pro tips, and plenty of inspiration for smarter travel.

 

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Key Highlights:

  • CardPointers origin: Born from Emmanuel’s personal need to simplify credit card tracking.
  • Smart card recommendations: The App shows which card to use for every purchase.
  • Built-in offers: Automatically integrates bank deals to boost savings.
  • Autopilot & AR mode: Recommend cards based on real-time location and store data.
  • No sensitive data required: Maintains complete user privacy and security.
  • Free vs Pro: Free version is great for beginners; Pro unlocks advanced tools.
  • Future features: Includes shopping portal integration and on-device analytics.
  • Maximized redemptions: Helps unlock luxury travel with points and miles.
  • Flexible strategy: Users are encouraged to take it slow and build over time.
  • Track Chase 5/24: Keeps tabs on account limits to help with time applications.

 

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How Business (and Life) Partners Can Turn Shared Expenses Into Luxury Travel with Dr. Andrea Mabry (Ep. 70)

How Business (and Life) Partners Can Turn Shared Expenses Into Luxury Travel with Dr. Andrea Mabry (Ep. 70)

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Can you build a business and a travel lifestyle at the same time?

 In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, dermatologist and entrepreneur Andrea Mabry joins host DeAndre Coke to reveal how she leveraged high-value business expenses to earn millions of points and miles. From negotiating with contractors on a multi-million dollar clinic build to strategically choosing between Chase, Capital One, and Amex cards, Andrea shares actionable tips for entrepreneurs looking to turn their business spend into unforgettable travel rewards. They dive deep into the pros and cons of sharing points with partners, the surprising differences between credit card issuers, and how Andrea used AI to decide between points and cash back. You’ll also hear about her family’s premium cabin redemptions, the true value of understanding credit card fine print, and how setting aside just one hour can lead to long-term rewards.

 If you’re a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to maximize every dollar—this one’s for you.

 

Key Highlights:

  • Business Expense Strategy: Andrea used business spending, including building a clinic, to earn over 700,000 points annually.
  • Credit Card Comparison: Chase offers substantial rewards but is hard to share; Capital One is the most flexible for transfers.
  • Amex Point Tracking: Requires manual systems to manage partner point splits effectively.
  • Contractor Negotiation: Paying large vendors with cards led to significant point accumulation.
  • Cash Back vs Points: Andrea used AI tools to compare long-term value and determine the best strategy.
  • Family Travel: Thanks to effective redemption planning, she flew seven family members in premium cabins.
  • Quick Setup: Setting up a points system can take less than an hour but deliver massive returns.
  • Teaching Others: Andrea educates her network to create shared travel opportunities.
  • Redemption Stories: From Thailand to Iceland, points have become unforgettable travel memories.

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Revolutionize Your Travel: Must-Have Tools to Plan, Book, and Organize Your Points & Miles Game (Ep. 69)

Revolutionize Your Travel: Must-Have Tools to Plan, Book, and Organize Your Points & Miles Game (Ep. 69)

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Have you ever wondered what tools a points and miles expert uses to book smarter, earn faster, and stay organized while traveling?

In this solo episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, host DeAndre Coke breaks down his personal travel toolkit—from the apps that help him choose the right credit card at checkout, to the tools he swears by for booking award flights and organizing itineraries. From automating credit card offers with Card Pointers to searching for award flights with tools like PointsYeah and Seats.aero, DeAndre walks listeners through each step of his travel planning process. He also discusses the value of platforms like Zil Money for earning points on business expenses, and apps like TripIt for keeping itineraries organized. This episode offers practical insights for travelers looking to simplify and optimize their rewards-based travel. 

This post contains affiliate links for some of the products mentioned, but we personally use and pay for most of these services ourselves because we believe in their value. We want to share the best points and miles tools that have helped us maximize our travel rewards.

 

Key Highlights:

  • Card Pointers: An app that helps users choose the best credit card for each purchase and automatically loads Amex and Chase offers without logging in.
  • Zil Money: Platform that lets businesses earn points by processing payroll through credit cards—useful for hitting sign-up bonuses and earning high multipliers.
  • Travel Freely: This tool tracks credit card annual fees and sign-up bonuses and helps users comply with Chase’s 5/24 rule.
  • PointsYeah: Award flight search engine with features like Daydream Explorer and live seat maps, making it easier to spot high-value redemptions.
  • Seats.aero: A power-user tool for finding award seat availability, especially useful for last-minute and expert-level searches.
  • Points Path:  The first award flight search engine that runs directly in Google Flights, and provides both the cash price and points price of many flights.
  • FlightConnections: Visualization tool showing all direct routes between airports—great for mapping international travel and alliance-specific itineraries.
  • Boldly Go Calculators: Transfer Bonus Calculator and Point Redemption Calculator simplify reward math and show real point value.
  • Point.me: Beginner-friendly award search tool that includes step-by-step guides and Amex cardholder access for free.
  • Thrifty Traveler: Subscription service that sends alerts for award availability, mistake fares, and significant cash deals.
  • TripIt: Travel organization app that builds an itinerary from confirmation emails and syncs across devices—even offline. Helpful for keeping track of complex trips and flight changes.

 

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