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Hosted by Devon Gimbel MD · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 188 episodes
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Point Me to First Class is a show for employed professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and business owners with higher-than-average personal and/or business expenses who want to learn to leverage them into credit card points to spend on travel. Your expenses are your greatest untapped asset - but learning how to use them to travel the world doesn't have to be confusing or complicated.Each week, Devon Gimbel shares valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points and shows you how to spend them on incredible travel experiences.Interested in learning more about working with Devon? Visit www.pointmetofirstclass.com to learn more. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: How do I earn credit card points and use them for travel? How can I make my expenses benefit me?How can I earn as many credit card points for as little spending as possible?How to maximize value from credit card points.Ho
Devon Gimbel MD hosts Point Me To First Class, a society show with 188 episodes published.
Have you ever wondered whether there's still travel value hiding inside the expenses you already have, points you could be earning but aren't, with no real way to know for sure? That's one of the few questions in this ho
Have you ever had a points question where every source online seems to contradict the last, and what you really want is for someone to walk you through how to actually decide? In this listener Q&A episode, I'm answering
If you've ever looked at the cash sitting in an emergency fund, a business account, or your tax reserves and wished it could earn travel points the way your spending does, this conversation is for you. For as long as I'v
If you've been paying attention to points and miles this year and something has felt off, like the ground keeps shifting under the rules you thought you understood, you are not imagining it. I'm joined again by my good f
If you've been eyeing one of Hyatt's newer Mexico resorts and wondering whether it's actually worth your points, you're not alone. I'm joined this week by Michele from Fancy Travel Pointers, and the two of us have both s
If you've ever looked at United Polaris business class prices and thought they were completely out of reach, you're not alone. They can be outrageously expensive to book whether you're eyeing paying cash or points. But w
Have you considered London as your next award travel destination but weren't sure where to start? London is one of the most accessible and rewarding destinations for both beginner and experienced award travelers, but it
Most travelers think booking a flight is the finish line. They hit purchase and consider the deal done. Sam Hollander knew something they didn't: the booking is actually just the beginning. When domestic airlines permane
Have you ever wondered why Capital One's approval decisions feel completely random - approval for some, denial for others, with almost no rhyme or reason? Capital One has a well-earned reputation for being unpredictable
Have you heard about the quiet Chase promotion that could be one of the biggest points-earning opportunities we've seen in years? In May 2026, Chase launched a promotion through the digital payment platform Paze that all
Have you ever fallen so in love with a city that you started seriously considering moving there? That's exactly what happened to us in Kyoto. In part two of our Japan spring break trip recap, my husband Brandon and I con
Have you ever been tempted to completely change your vacation plans because of an irresistible points deal? That's exactly what happened when Japan Airlines did a random first class award dump last April. I couldn't resi
Have you ever felt like you're so caught up in your daily roles and responsibilities that you've lost touch with who you are beneath all of that? Dr. Stacey Funt, a radiologist, health coach, and founder of LH Adventure
If you're a business owner who pays payroll for yourself or your employees, you might be sitting on one of the biggest untapped points-earning opportunities in your business—and it doesn't require opening new cards or ch
If you've ever wished you could talk about points and miles with people who are just as enthusiastic about it as you are—without worrying about annoying anyone—this episode is for you. Dr. Andrea Mabry and I are official
If you've been holding the same credit cards for years, you might be missing out on one of the most underutilized strategies for building a stronger, more cost-effective rewards card portfolio. Product changes don't get
Have you ever wondered if the advice you're following about credit cards and points is still relevant—or if the landscape has shifted enough that the old "rules" no longer apply? In this listener Q&A episode, I'm answeri
If you've been transferring points to the same airline programs over and over, you might be missing out on one of the most fascinating but overlooked loyalty programs in the points world - Japan Airlines Mileage Bank. No
Have you ever seen a points deal that looked too good to be true? 250 Avios per dollar spent. 240 American Airlines miles per dollar. Those kinds of multipliers make you do a double-take and for good reason. Deals like t
If you've been focused on earning hotel points, you might be overlooking one of the most powerful strategies for saving money on luxury hotel stays—and it doesn't require hundreds of thousands of points. In this episode,
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Michele
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Dr. Stacey Funt
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Jess Field
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