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Start here: Points and miles aren’t just for other people

You just need a few good tips and someone to guide you.

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A highest ever offer of $1,000 (or 100,000 points) on a no annual fee card just dropped

And if your points are running out, it might be just what the doctor ordered

Jun 12 • Rachel Lipson | The Point

I have some more bad news (but thankfully a solution)

Hyatt, stop breaking our hearts 💔

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The 5 steps savvy travelers take to book flights with points

How to stop wasting your points and learn to book flights like an expert

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News, notes and 16 highlights from my birthday month

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The 5 steps savvy travelers take to book flights with points

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Jun 9 • Rachel Lipson | The Point

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Apr 24 • Rachel Lipson | The Point

How to get out of a points rut

Feeling stuck with your points? Start here.

Apr 15 • Rachel Lipson | The Point

Good Points: Am I a sucker if I use my points for less than they are worth?

Spoiler alert: no!

Apr 9

So, you applied for a card and got denied

Or never even heard back. Now what?

Apr 7 • Rachel Lipson | The Point

Good Points: How to spot a good deal

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Cozy Finds; and thoughts on Minnesota

A post I almost didn't send

Jan 25 • Rachel Lipson | The Point

The Holiday Gift Guide (part three)

More souvenirs and a chance to shop small

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The Holiday Gift Guide (part two)

A little something for everyone on your list

Nov 18, 2025 • Rachel Lipson | The Point

The Holiday Gift Guide (part one)

For the one who loves souvenirs

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A Traveler's Shopping List

From a Brooklyn mom, on the occasion of the great American holiday: Prime Day 😬

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The 10 MVPs that saved my summer travels

But taking a break from being mostly OOO this week to share the real MVPs of my summer!

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A Father's Day Gift Guide for Travelers

And a quick correction from yesterday's post!

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