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#103 Are travel credit cards a good idea? In this session of the Everyday Bucket List Podcast, Lee Huffman of BaldThoughts.com & The We Travel There Podcast sits down with me again. We chat about his top tips on maximizing travel rewards with credit cards. He suggests starting with a couple of cards offering good bonuses and perks, even with annual fees. Lee, with his extensive experience, advises beginners to focus on a few well-chosen cards. He also suggests using cashback and shopping portals to boost rewards. His strategy proves that smart credit card use can enhance travel without overspending. It can also lead to luxurious experiences that you might not do otherwise. In this episode, we cover:  Leveraging credit cards for travel rewards (including cards with annual fees versus no annual fee)                                                                        Flexible Travel Rewards to Simplify Planning Strategies for Balancing Costs and Benefits Take notes for this show, listen in, and see what's right for you.    CLICK THE LINKS BELOW OR CUT AND PASTE THEM INTO YOUR BROWSER: Shownotes: KarenCordaway.com/best-card-for-travel/ Connect with me: Website: https://KarenCordaway.com/best-card-for-travel/ Twitter (X): @KarenCordaway https://x.com/karencordaway Pinterest: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.pinterest.com/EverydayBucketList/ Tiktok: @Everyday_Bucket_List https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_bucket_list   Listen to these episodes next:   Nashville, Tennessee: Things to Do & Hotel Recommendations w/ Lee Huffman - Episode 13 Tips on How to Travel w/ Dietary Restrictions w/ Chef Tina McDermott - Bonus Episode (between 77 and 78) Summer Bucket List: 15+ Fun Things to Do at Home or Closeby - Episode 100   Favorite resources for those looking to brainstorm their bucket list and make it happen:   Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K   Monthly Bucket List Goals PDF  https://buymeacoffee.com/edbl/e/165156    How to Travel for Free Using Miles & Points: 5 Simple Steps to Start Travel Hacking Ebook   Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!   Hello@KarenCordaway.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.      

Do you want to travel more but spend less? Join Larry as he sits down with Lee Huffman, the mastermind behind BaldThoughts and host of the We Travel There podcast! Lee shares his top travel tips from how to maximize travel rewards to advice for aspiring content creators. Follow along to learn how Lee transitioned from corporate finance to becoming a travel hacking expert and discover the secrets behind stretching your travel dollars further than you've ever imagined. Larry and Lee discuss:  Lee's background in finance and his journey to becoming a travel ‘guru' Travel hacks for beginners, including using dining programs and shopping portals Real-life examples of saving big on travel costs Lee's favorite content and advice for aspiring content creators And more!   Resources: Mitlin Financial   The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrance Sprung    Connect with Larry Sprung:  LinkedIn: Larry Sprung Instagram: Larry Sprung Facebook: Larry Sprung X (Twitter): Larry Sprung   Connect with Lee Huffman:  Instagram: Lee Huffman LinkedIn: Lee Huffman X (Twitter): Lee Huffman Bald Thoughts  We Travel There    About our Guest: Lee Huffman is the writer behind Bald Thoughts and host of the We Travel There podcast.  Lee loves to write about the latest trends in travel, credit card rewards, and personal finance. It's a passion of is to educate people on how to "win" at the rewards game and achieve financial independence.   Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset® are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.

Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. February is Low-Vision awareness Month, and we're excited to welcome Lee Huffman from the American Printing House for the Blind. Lee is a familiar voice for AccessWorld enthusiasts , having held down the helm for AccessWorld before joining APH. Lee, who also has low vision, shares his experiences and offers great insight into where we've been, and where we are going in regards to technology for low-vision consumers. Hosts Aaron and Tony along with Lee also share the challenges that often rise up when companies try to have a one-size-fits-all approach toward accessibility, not recognizing the vast spectrum that exists for users with varying conditions like low-vision. Read more about low-vision and assistive tech in the February issue of AFB's AccessWorld E-Zine, which can be delivered right to your inbox this Feb. 20th. Visit www.afb.org/aw and sign-up today. You can also access back issues for free! Listen to past episodes and access transcripts on AFB's podcast page. Transcripts are usually available within 48 hours after an episode drops. You can also check out other podcasts produced by AFB. And, while you're there, consider making a tax-deductible gift to the American Foundation for the Blind. Your gift helps us create a future of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision.

Where have you seen inflation the most? Maybe in travel. Between flights, the rental car, lodging, and admission fees, it feels like it takes FIVE bags of Benjamins to leave your back door for a long weekend! On today's show, we're thrilled to welcome travel savings expert Lee Huffman. He shares tips, tricks, and best practices to get the most out of your travel savings, wherever you may go. Be sure to tune in and get the most travel savings on any upcoming travel plans you have. In today's conversation, Joe and Lee dive into travel savings when traveling domestically vs. travel savings for international travel. They chat about the travel savings to be had through rewards programs, how to accumulate the most points for your travel savings, and which programs offer the best value. They also touch on how Airbnb and VRBO stack up against the big hotel chains. They also dig into the best flight rewards programs for your travel savings. And they discuss the value of TSA Precheck and Global Entry. In today's headline, we see how the recent Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) may fall short of its stated intention—to keep up with rising inflation. We throw out the Haven Lifeline to Patrick who has a question about 529 plans for his future children. Plus, Doug dazzles us with his 90s fashionista awareness trivia. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/travel-savings-and-tips-with-lee-huffman-1423 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever think that you aren't sure where you're headed with your money? Today we talk to TWO guests who began experimenting and found themselves much more prepared for the future than they'd thought. First, Annie decided it was time to experiment with "van life" during the pandemic. Her goal? To see if living and working from anywhere was actually viable. She'll share her stories, including what worked, what didn't and what she thinks about trying again long term. Plus, Tonia shares her story of how she realized she could actually quit her job! That was a welcome shock and now she shares what it's going to take for her to jump off the employment treadmill and into a new life. Think that's awesome? We're also joined by special guest co-host Becky Heptig, who along with her husband Stephen retired at 60 after only beginning the journey toward financial independence ten years earlier! She's the co-host of the hot new podcast "Catching Up To Fi," and she helps steer this ship today! Welcome to a very special edition of Stacking Benjamins! On today's show, LIVE from Bali, Indonesia, Joe shares interviews and stories with a live audience at Amy Minkley's FI Freedom Retreat, where he was a keynote speaker. Not only does Becky Heptig from the Catching up to FI Podcast co-host, but she also shares her and her husband's success story about how they achieved financial independence in a relatively short time, starting from zero at the age of 50. Joe's interview with attendee Annie is an eye-opening look at just how different financial independence can look for different people, with Annie's path fully embracing the location independence through #VanLife. Could camping, vagabonding, and generally roughing it be right for your financial independence? Annie shares the pros and cons of adopting this lifestyle. Joe also sat down to talk with Tonia, who's story about how she unknowingly stumbled her way to financial independence hopefully will help you realize that maybe you're closer than you think to success! Learn from Tonia how to make the right moves to secure your financial independence by starting early. Stick around when Doug calls in some Bali-related trivia. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/live-from-bali-financial-independence-retreat-1422 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Tune in on Wednesday when we're going to help you see the world for less money (and to better splurge so that you create awesome memories) with the man behind the We Travel There podcast, Lee Huffman. Written by: Kevin Bailey Miss our last show? Listen here: The Money Tipping Point: When Do Saving, Spending and Earning Habits Go Too Far? (SB 1421). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For individuals with visual impairments, navigating life's changes can present unique challenges. Transitioning from one phase of life to another can be daunting, whether it's moving from education to the workforce, adapting to new life circumstances, or pursuing your passions. Melisa Matthews and Lee Huffman, experts from APH Connect Center, brings a wealth of experience in empowering individuals with vision impairments to conquer these transitions confidently. Whether you're a student stepping into a new academic phase or someone transitioning to the professional world, these experts will provide you with the tools you need to thrive. Tune in to gain inspiration, gather actionable advice, and embrace the incredible impact that mastering transition skills can have on your journey. Join us on this empowering episode to elevate your life! You will also hear more from them in our TVI Online Symposium this September so don't forget to register today! ⁠⁠https://tvisymposium.com⁠ Follow us on social: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn

Be amazed as we have Lee Huffman on the show to share his experience launching a travel podcast and his tactics to source and interview potential guests worldwide. Check out this episode if you're also curious about how to pick the destinations and plan your next trips effectively!   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why the We Travel There podcast started Creative way to structure your podcast How to create the name and artwork for your show Tips and tricks to amplify the growth of your listener base The importance of being consistent with your uploads   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Calendly Google Calendar Later   ABOUT LEE HUFFMAN Lee Huffman hosts the We Travel There podcast, a show that brings in guests from different parts of the world to uncover hidden gems and must-visit destinations so listeners can travel like locals. Lee is a freelance writer specializing in credit card rewards, travel, and personal finance. In 2012, he started Bald Thoughts, a blog that teaches people how to maximize miles and points to travel more, spend less, and live better.    CONNECT WITH LEE Podcast: We Travel There with Lee Huffman Apple | Spotify Website: Bald Thoughts | We Travel There Facebook: Bald Thoughts | We Travel There Instagram: @baldthoughts | @wetravelthere Twitter: @BaldThoughts | @WeTravelThere Tiktok: @baldthoughts   CONNECT WITH US If you are interested in getting on our show, email us at team@growyourshow.com. Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Upgrading your podcast equipment or maybe getting your first microphone? Get Your Free Equipment Guide! We also have free courses for you on everything you need to know about starting a great podcast! Check out our first six episodes through the links below! Identify Your Avatar - Free Course 1/6 What To Do BEFORE You Launch Your Podcast - Free Course 2/6 How To Launch A TOP Show - Free Course 3/6 Best Marketing And Growth Strategies - Free Course 4/6 How To Monetize Your Podcast - Free Course 5/6  Top 22 Pitfalls On Starting Your Own Podcast - Free Course 6/6 If you want to make money from your podcasts, check out this FREE resource we made. Our clients use a sponsor sheet, and now they are making between $2,000 to $5,000 from sponsorship!  Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review here! 

Episode Description On this episode Shawn is joined by long time miles & points blogger and podcaster Lee Huffman from Bald Thoughts. Shawn and Lee discuss some of the pitfalls of miles & points and how to avoid them. They also discuss freelance corporate content vs. personal blogs, the dangers of some travel hacking social media content, leaving his job to relocate across the country, the joys and realities of family travel and some of the cool places to see around his new home in Tennessee. Episode Notes 0:00 - Intro and hello to Lee Huffman from Bald Thoughts and We Travel There 8:45 - Bald Thoughts background and history 20:09 - Freelancing vs. having your own blog 27:40 - The Seven Deadly Sins of Travel Hacking 39:21 - How do you know who to trust on social media? 47:02 - Traveling in Tennessee Automatic Miles Millionaire Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Not everyone has the privilege to travel for fun... but if you do have the ability, do you really have the privilege not to see more of the world?Guest: Lee Huffman, We Travel There—-----------------Promo: Family PlotDisclaimer: Paul, Avast podcastArt: Karin HeimdahlMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/—-----------------Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off)Sponsor: Komuso Design (code bliss15 for 15% off)

We're excited to bring you our interview with Eric Lee Huffman (@ericleehuffman on Twitter; @eric_lee_huffman on IG) Eric played Sullivan, the Sierra Youth Academy director in “Stand By Ben”. We talk about his experience filming the episode, dive deep into how actors approach bringing life to a seemingly two-dimensional role, and other projects that he has in the works. The three of us had a great time recording this episode, and we hope you enjoy it. But first, we discuss our respective top 3 episodes from the first half of this season. Thank you to our patrons: Al’s Place Leap Fan Site, Bourbon and Boardgames, Carolyn, Cosplay Dad, Joanne Bartlett, Dana Bius, Rich Bourque, Kevin, Kevin Butcher,Carol Davis, Deckslower, Dermot Devlin, Barry Donovan, Brian Dreadful, Troy Evers, Larry Ganni, Jason Geis, Michelle Hoffman, Amy Holtcamp, Bess A Korey, Lady Eternal, Robb Nunn, Oddly Specific with Audra, Christopher Redmon, Adrian Sal, Karyn Saxon, Mike Stoufer, Heather Strbiak, Damon Sugameli, Larry Trujillo, Stuart Williams, Jill Wilson, Our Anonymous Patrons Become a patron or donor yourself: Monthly: Fate’s Wide Wheel on Patreon One-Time: Fate’s Wide Wheel on Buy Me a Coffee Send us an email: fateswidewheelpodcast@gmail.com We have Merch: Check us out on TeePublic, and keep checking back in as we add more items. Fate’s Wide Wheel Apparel Storefront We Frequently Use These Resources: Beyond the Mirror Image: The Observer’s Guide to Quantum Leap, by Matt Dale Quantum Leap Info, by Matt Dale (a collection of all-new info about the pilot Matt can gather) Al’s Place by Brian Greene The Quantum Leap Podcast

Podcast Links and Show Downloads If you appreciate what we do, do something for us: share this show with your friends and family on your favorite social platforms and subscribe to this podcast! It'll take you 2 seconds, but it can really help us. More Awesome Travel ShowsEp 29: 5 Countries Where You Can Retire on $2,000 a Month or LessEp 137: 10 Tips to Travel Abroad on a Budget (for Weeks at a Time) Have you tried to get away this summer? If so, you've noticed that travel prices are through the roof. Domestic airfare has taken off: is up 34% this year compared to 2019. Car rental prices have hit the gas: Up 20% between January and May of 2022 Hotels are producing sleepless nights: Up 36% from last year. So, what can a frugal traveler do? That's what we're going to discuss today: getting the biggest bang for your travel buck. I'm Stacy Johnson. As usual, my co-host will be financial journalist Miranda Marquit. Listening in and sometimes contributing is our producer, Aaron Freeman. And this week's special guest is Lee Huffman, from BaldThoughts.com and the host of the podcast We Travel There.  Become a member: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/members/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Huffman spent 18 years as a financial planner and corporate finance manager before quitting his corporate job to write full-time in 2018. Lee has been writing about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance, and other personal finance topics since 2012. He enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less, and live better through the power of travel rewards. When Lee is not getting his passport stamped around the world, he's researching methods to earn more miles and points towards his next vacation. His writing can be found on many popular travel and personal finance websites such as The Points Guy, Investopedia, and NerdWallet. You can follow Lee's travels at BaldThoughts.com or listen to his weekly travel podcast at WeTravelThere.com. In this episode you will learn: How to save money on flights and hotels Ways to travel hack without a credit card Resources to leverage for travel tips and travel hacking Connect with Lee: Travel site http://baldthoughts.com Travel podcast http://wetravelthere.com Social Media: http://twitter.com/baldthoughts http://instagram.com/wetravelthere http://instagram.com/baldthoughts Connect with us: Instagram: @richbyintention Twitter: @richbyintention Get our FREE Cheat Sheet to Get on the Same Page about Money with Your Partner, Click Here.

Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts discusses 7 times in which you shouldn't use a card with the highest rewards Episode 1859: 7 Times You Shouldn't Use a Card With the Highest Rewards by Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts BaldThoughts.com is a travel blog showing readers how they can take fantastic vacations using very little of their own money. How does that work? They use miles, points, mistake fares, and an assortment of tips and tricks to travel the world for pennies compared to what others would normally pay. The original post is located here: https://baldthoughts.boardingarea.com/smartest-way-to-use-a-credit-card/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  ·        Note: The podcast ad for the IMPACT app is unscripted and being recorded live. It may contain some slight differences. Please visit https://impact.interactivebrokers.com/ for full details of products and services. Interactive Brokers, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. ·        The projections or other information generated by IMPACT app regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Please note that results may vary with use of the tool over time. ·        The paid ad host experiences and testimonials within the Podcast may not be representative of the experiences of other customers and are not to be considered guarantees of future performance or success. The opinions provided within the ad belong to the host alone.    Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts discusses 7 times in which you shouldn't use a card with the highest rewards Episode 1859: 7 Times You Shouldn't Use a Card With the Highest Rewards by Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts BaldThoughts.com is a travel blog showing readers how they can take fantastic vacations using very little of their own money. How does that work? They use miles, points, mistake fares, and an assortment of tips and tricks to travel the world for pennies compared to what others would normally pay. The original post is located here: https://baldthoughts.boardingarea.com/smartest-way-to-use-a-credit-card/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  ·        Note: The podcast ad for the IMPACT app is unscripted and being recorded live. It may contain some slight differences. Please visit https://impact.interactivebrokers.com/ for full details of products and services. Interactive Brokers, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. ·        The projections or other information generated by IMPACT app regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Please note that results may vary with use of the tool over time. ·        The paid ad host experiences and testimonials within the Podcast may not be representative of the experiences of other customers and are not to be considered guarantees of future performance or success. The opinions provided within the ad belong to the host alone.    Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts discusses 7 times in which you shouldn't use a card with the highest rewards Episode 1859: 7 Times You Shouldn't Use a Card With the Highest Rewards by Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts BaldThoughts.com is a travel blog showing readers how they can take fantastic vacations using very little of their own money. How does that work? They use miles, points, mistake fares, and an assortment of tips and tricks to travel the world for pennies compared to what others would normally pay. The original post is located here: https://baldthoughts.boardingarea.com/smartest-way-to-use-a-credit-card/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  ·        Note: The podcast ad for the IMPACT app is unscripted and being recorded live. It may contain some slight differences. Please visit https://impact.interactivebrokers.com/ for full details of products and services. Interactive Brokers, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. ·        The projections or other information generated by IMPACT app regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Please note that results may vary with use of the tool over time. ·        The paid ad host experiences and testimonials within the Podcast may not be representative of the experiences of other customers and are not to be considered guarantees of future performance or success. The opinions provided within the ad belong to the host alone.    Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to number 46! Today I am joined by Lee Huffman from the We Travel There Podcast and Bald Thoughts blog. Lee talks about the premise of his podcast, what he has learnt about the various cities on his episodes and also some lessons learnt about running a podcast. We also discuss the USA, international travel, how to budget your travel and also some of Lee's favourite places he has travelled. Below is his details to check him out! Enjoy the episode! Lee Huffman - host/writer/bloggerBald Thoughts blog website - www.baldthoughts.comBald Thoughts Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/baldthoughtsPodcast Name - We Travel TherePodcast Website - wetravelthere.comWe Travel There Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wetravelthere/We Travel There - available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more!Winging It Podcast Merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/winging-it-travel-podcast?ref_id=25823Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or message on my social media on the links below.Follow me on:YouTube - Winging It Travel Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AInstagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelPodchaser Review - please head to Podchaser and leave a review for this podcast - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-1592244Thanks, James!

We've all been sitting at home for the past year and now everyone is getting the travel bug. That's why today we're kicking off the Summer Travel Series with an interview with Lee Huffman. Lee hosts a podcast called We Travel There and he writes a frugal travel blog at BaldThoughts.com. I've been curious about the world of travel hacking, so I have plenty of questions for Lee about using travel points, how to find the best travel resources, and, of course, where to travel. Check out this interview to help you plan your summer vacation.  Outline of This Episode Where should we get started? What should one look for in travel points? How saving miles and points are like saving for retirement The go-to resources to use Places to check out  How should we all get started traveling again? The pandemic has left many of us homebound for over a year, so now that many people are fully vaccinated, everyone is ready to get on the road again. The big question is: how should we get started?  Lee recommends using the travel credits that you may have accrued from canceled vacations over the pandemic. Those credits and vouchers may have expiration dates, so be sure to check the fine print to ensure that you don't lose out.  He also suggests getting your summer trips booked ASAP. The sooner you book, the sooner you'll be able to find reward availability and lower prices. The more people begin traveling the higher the prices will rise.  What about international travel? Travel within the U.S. is on the rise, but people are also itching to travel internationally. Since the vaccine rollout has been different in each country, it is important to carefully investigate the specific travel rules for the country you wish to go to. Each country has its own pandemic rules and regulations. Some countries require negative Covid tests upon arrival and others may require you to be fully vaccinated. It is also important to remember that if you travel internationally, you will need a negative Covid test to enter the U.S. again, regardless of your vaccination status. Listen in to hear how many hotels in Mexico are helping travelers with this requirement. What are the best ways to earn points? You can earn travel points and rewards even when you are not traveling by using a credit card. Lee recommends the Capital One Venture Rewards card to get started. You can get cash back or earn extra miles with each purchase that you make. Listen in to hear how you can get started with the Capital One Venture rewards program to start traveling this summer.  Lee compares saving miles and points with saving for retirement. He states that the two best days to start saving your miles are 10 years ago and today. He also mentions the importance of using your miles periodically. You don't want them to become devalued over the years.  How to use your travel miles There are more ways you can earn travel miles than just making purchases. There are apps that you can use like Dosh to help you earn extra miles on each transaction.  If you have had a travel rewards card for years but find it difficult to use, you won't want to miss this interview with Lee Huffman as he explains how you can best use your hard-earned miles. He not only mentions how to use your miles, but he also includes fantastic resources that you can check out to help you find availability so that you can actually use the points that you have accrued.  Make sure to check out Lee's podcast, We Travel There, to get inspiration for your next travel destination. He interviews locals to help his listeners understand how to get there, where to go, what to do, how to get around, and where to stay.  Resources & People Mentioned Dosh rewards app Juicy Miles - app for redeeming rewards.  Capital One Venture Rewards card Frugal Travel Facebook Group with Holly Johnson Connect with Lee Huffman BaldThoughts.com WeTravelThere.com Connect with Benjamin Brandt Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http://retirementstartstodayradio.com/ Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retiremeasap Subscribe to the newsletter: https://retirementstartstodayradio.com/newsletter Subscribe to Retirement Starts Today on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Podbean, Player FM, iHeart, or Spotify

Wondering how to travel on a budget? Learn how to capitalize on points for your travel from hotels to credit cards from popular travel and finance blogger Lee Huffman, Founder of BaldThoughts. Find out what the best rewards programs are, how the pandemic has affected the travel and credit card industry, and travel hacks for your next vacation. 

We've all been sitting at home for the past year and now everyone is getting the travel bug. That's why today we're kicking off the Summer Travel Series with an interview with Lee Huffman. Lee hosts a podcast called We Travel There and he writes a frugal travel blog at BaldThoughts.com. I've been curious about the world of travel hacking, so I have plenty of questions for Lee about using travel points, how to find the best travel resources, and, of course, where to travel. Check out this interview to help you plan your summer vacation.  Outline of This Episode [1:32] Where should we get started? [5:45] What should one look for in travel points? [11:02] How saving miles and points are like saving for retirement [13:00] The go-to resources to use [17:53] Places to check out  How should we all get started traveling again? The pandemic has left many of us homebound for over a year, so now that many people are fully vaccinated, everyone is ready to get on the road again. The big question is: how should we get started?  Lee recommends using the travel credits that you may have accrued from canceled vacations over the pandemic. Those credits and vouchers may have expiration dates, so be sure to check the fine print to ensure that you don't lose out.  He also suggests getting your summer trips booked ASAP. The sooner you book, the sooner you'll be able to find reward availability and lower prices. The more people begin traveling the higher the prices will rise.  What about international travel? Travel within the U.S. is on the rise, but people are also itching to travel internationally. Since the vaccine rollout has been different in each country, it is important to carefully investigate the specific travel rules for the country you wish to go to. Each country has its own pandemic rules and regulations. Some countries require negative Covid tests upon arrival and others may require you to be fully vaccinated. It is also important to remember that if you travel internationally, you will need a negative Covid test to enter the U.S. again, regardless of your vaccination status. Listen in to hear how many hotels in Mexico are helping travelers with this requirement. What are the best ways to earn points? You can earn travel points and rewards even when you are not traveling by using a credit card. Lee recommends the Capital One Venture Rewards card to get started. You can get cash back or earn extra miles with each purchase that you make. Listen in to hear how you can get started with the Capital One Venture rewards program to start traveling this summer.  Lee compares saving miles and points with saving for retirement. He states that the two best days to start saving your miles are 10 years ago and today. He also mentions the importance of using your miles periodically. You don't want them to become devalued over the years.  How to use your travel miles There are more ways you can earn travel miles than just making purchases. There are apps that you can use like Dosh to help you earn extra miles on each transaction.  If you have had a travel rewards card for years but find it difficult to use, you won't want to miss this interview with Lee Huffman as he explains how you can best use your hard-earned miles. He not only mentions how to use your miles, but he also includes fantastic resources that you can check out to help you find availability so that you can actually use the points that you have accrued.  Make sure to check out Lee's podcast, We Travel There, to get inspiration for your next travel destination. He interviews locals to help his listeners understand how to get there, where to go, what to do, how to get around, and where to stay.  Resources & People Mentioned Dosh rewards app Juicy Miles - app for redeeming rewards.  Capital One Venture Rewards card Frugal Travel Facebook Group with Holly Johnson Connect with Lee Huffman BaldThoughts.com WeTravelThere.com Connect with Benjamin Brandt Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http://retirementstartstodayradio.com/ Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retiremeasap Subscribe to the newsletter: https://retirementstartstodayradio.com/newsletter Subscribe to Retirement Starts Today on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Podbean, Player FM, iHeart, or Spotify

In this session of the Everyday Bucket List Podcast, I chat with Lee Huffman again of BaldThoughts.com & The We Travel There Podcast. We discuss travel credit cards such as Chase, American Express, Southwest & more. He explains rewards, points & other ways to save on travel or free up money for your trip. Plus, he explains travel credit cards with no annual fees & the benefits of the other cards that have fees. Listen in, see what's right for you and maybe even take notes for this show. Show Notes: Click the link below or you can copy and paste it into the browser. https://karencordaway.com/best-travel-credit-cards/

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In the session of the Everyday Bucket List Podcast, I chat with Lee Huffman of BaldThoughts.com and The We Travel There Podcast and website. Find out why Nashville, Tennessee is worth visiting, what it's best known for, what you should not miss and how to spend a day or several while there. Also, what hotels he recommends. Show Notes: Click the link below or you can copy and paste it into the browser. https://karencordaway.com/nashville-tennesee-things-to-do/

Find Lee below: We Travel There podcast (iTunes, but you can find it on your favorite podcast app) WeTravelThere.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Listen to Lyn talk about visiting Indianapolis on the We Travel There podcast. Download our FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks Lyn uses to fly her family free:https://familiesflyfree.com/7hacks

This month we are featuring an interview with fellow podcast host and travel writer, Lee Huffman! Host and founder of the We Travel There website and podcast, Lee also manages his other brand, Baldthoughts.com where he writes about all things travel related. Lee is an avid traveller, family man and lover of using points to [...] Read More... The post Lee Huffman of We Travel There Joins Us on the Podcast! appeared first on OceanScapeYachts.

Lee and I chat chat about credit, saving and strategies to earn and using credit cards points. Lee Huffman spent 18 years as a financial planner and corporate finance manager before quitting his corporate job to write full-time in 2018. Lee has been writing about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance, and other personal finance topics since 2012. He enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less, and live better through the power of travel rewards. When Lee is not getting his passport stamped around the world, he's researching methods to earn more miles and points towards his next vacation. His writing can be found on many popular travel and credit card websites such as The Points Guy, Investopedia, Forbes Advisor, and NerdWallet. You can follow Lee's travels at BaldThoughts.com or listen to his weekly travel podcast at WeTravelThere.com. Follow host: www.itsmymoneyjournal.info IG - www.instagram.com/itsmymoney_ Twitter - www.twitter.com/itsmymoney_

The best way to forget about 2020 is to start planning for 2021. Lee Huffman is our guest on this episode and he shares how his clients who had an annual plan in place for 2020 handled the economic shock significantly better than his clients who did not.You can register for Lee's 2021 Strategic Planning Session on January 14, 2021 for just $95 by CLICKING HERE.Lee Huffman is the CEO and Master Leadership Coach for Professional Development USA which Launched in 2003. Lee is an author, a serial entrepreneur and a former Fortune 100 executive who financially retired at the age of 40. After a few years playing really bad golf, Lee launched his coaching business to serve the owners of small- to medium-sized businesses. Lee brings a very unique mix of entrepreneurial and corporate experience to all of the business leaders he chooses to work with.The Professional Development USA team has coached and trained over 25,000 business leaders in over 35 countries. From start-up entrepreneurs to family-owned business leaders, to licensed professionals and Fortune 500 executives.Here are links to connect with Lee Huffman:Professional Development USA Website = CLICK HEREThe 2021 Annual Planning Registration Link = CLICK HEREIf you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

In today's episode, we will speak to my good friend Lee Huffman from the We Travel There podcast. Next to his podcast, Lee is a freelance writer about all topics personal finance and of course traveling (credit cards, points and miles, travel hacks and so on).  What I did not know was that Lee recently left a very well-paid job and moved cities within the US to live a more balanced lifestyle, pursue his passions, and to spend more time with his kids. And this is what we will talk about today, how and why Lee made drastic changes to his lifestyle and how you can too even with a regular income. This episode is for you if you are looking at making intentional changes to your lifestyle, improve your work-life balance, and still progress on your financial goals. Enjoy and share with a friend if you liked it

Connect BudgetsandBrews.com FaceBook Page Instagram Twitter YouTube Rich & Tony interview Lee Huffman, Podcast Host, Blogger, Travel, & Personal Finance Expert. Lee has been a Financial Planner & Corporate Finance Manager for the past 18 years before transitioning to freelance writing full-time. He specializes in loyalty programs, travel, credit card rewards, personal finance, & real estate. Lee's content has been featured in Forbes, MSN Canada, Investopedia, Business.com, & NerdWallet just to name a few. Topic Discussions: Best credit cards for building credit Best credit cards for balance transfers Best credit cards for cash back Best credit cards for travel rewards Best credit cards for students At the end of the episode, join us for “Rich and Tony's Beer Review” where we act like Beer Connoisseurs, but have no idea what we're talking about. This week's beer on tap is: New Glarus Brewing Company Spotted Cow (Distributed Exclusively in Wisconsin) Show Notes: https://muckrack.com/media-outlet/BaldThoughts https://www.supermoney.com/find-best-credit-cards/ Balance Transfer https://www.supermoney.com/reviews/personal-credit-cards/citi-simplicity https://www.supermoney.com/reviews/personal-credit-cards/citi-double-cash-card Building Credit https://www.supermoney.com/reviews/personal-credit-cards/discover-it-secured-credit-card https://www.supermoney.com/walmart-mastercard-credit-card-depth-review/ Travel https://www.supermoney.com/reviews/personal-credit-cards/chase-sapphire-preferred-card https://www.supermoney.com/reviews/personal-credit-cards/capital-one--venture-rewards Student Credit Cards https://www.supermoney.com/reviews/personal-credit-cards/discover-it-chrome-for-student https://www.supermoney.com/reviews/personal-credit-cards/deserve-edu-mastercard-for-student

Lee Huffman, the blogger behind Bald Thoughts and the We Travel There Podcast, shares how to travel for cheap (or free) with credit card rewards and points. This year, may not be the best for travel, but it is a great time to save up the points and miles for your next big vacation. Lee shows us which cards are worth it, how to responsibly earn points and rewards, and how some simple steps can net you a nearly free dream vacation!

It's natural for most people to want to travel more, to get to see more of the world than their own backyard, but in most cases, it can also be financially prohibitive. But nowadays, there are more and more options out there for you to be able to travel more without the huge financial strain it would usually place on you and your wallet. Lee and Kat Hughes are joined by Lee Huffman, a former financial planner who quit the corporate life to write about finance, among other things, full-time. Lee joins Lee and Kat to talk about ways for you to travel more without breaking the bank. With Lee's advice and full encouragement, you may just be inspired to take that trip you've been wanting to for the longest time!

This is our last episode! Lee Huffman of Bald Thoughts comes on the show to talk about how walked out on his job in corporate finance and started supporting his family by traveling the world and writing about it. Lee teaches how to use credit card points and miles to travel with free flights, hotels, and all types of amenities.Eighteen minutes in we dig deeper and Lee starts talking about how his father’s passing triggered him to make the jump to become a travel writer and podcaster specializing in world travel. From this we move into the importance of “presence” in parenthood, the difference of living between Nashville and Los Angeles, and the importance of being the “center of your web” in business networking.At about 32 minutes in, we take a hard left turn and Lee allows us to reminisce about a couple different Fraternity parties he would have thrown at Phi Kappa Tau - Fullerton in the late 90’s and we revisit some old stories, well outside the statute of limitations. Finally, we rely on Lee’s podcasting experience and ask him what we can do to make the Aloha Friday Podcast better. Bentonville, Arkansas makes a surprise appearanceAnd you heard that right, this is our last podcast… of this season. We heard from Lee, but we also want to hear from you! What would YOU like to hear differently next season? Less Marcus? More Naomi? More actresses? More comedians? More old stories? More news? We know what we want to change, tell us what YOU’D like to hear! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT on our podcast to get notification when we start producing Season 2!Some of the links mentioned by Lee Huffman:* CashbackMonitor.com - get rewards on online shopping* BaldThoughts.com/dosh - additional cash back from credit cards at participating retailers and restaurants* BaldThoughts.com - miles and points blog - reviews of credit cards, flights/hotels, and products* WeTravelThere.com - weekly travel podcast; 30 minutes interview that come out every Monday* BaldThoughts.com/freecourse - free 7-day email course to show how to take your dream vacation for less

What if you could travel the world and fuel your finances at the same time? Lee Huffman, founder of Bald Thoughts, invites us into his world of travel rewards, tips, and deals. He lets us know what it's like to write consistently with such a distinct focus and what keeps him going. Lee lets us know how he got into travel rewards He shares how he keeps content fresh and the connected topics he explores The importance of passion and enjoyment when you choose a niche How he combats burnout when sticking to a specific topic For more, visit https://plutusfoundation.org/2020/020-lee-huffman/

Lee Huffman is a Travel Rewards Expert and Chief Bald Officer at baldthoughts.com. Since appearing as a guest on his We Travel There podcast, I’ve been fascinated. Whether traveling the world for free or very little cost, helping others do the same, or sharing insights gained from locals in cities around the world, Lee is super engaging and always keeps in mind that we can’t just show up one day and be awesome. Success takes work and we must find those who truly resonate with us if we’re to serve well.   About the Guest: Lee Huffman spent 18 years as a financial planner and corporate finance manager before quitting his corporate job to write full-time in 2018. Lee has been writing about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance, and other personal finance topics since 2012. He enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less, and live better through the power of travel rewards. When Lee is not getting his passport stamped around the world, he's researching methods to earn more miles and points towards his next vacation. His writing can be found on many popular travel and credit card websites such as The Points Guy, CompareCards.com, and ChooseFI.com. You can follow Lee's travels at BaldThoughts.com or listen to his weekly travel podcast at WeTravelThere.com. Personal Links: Travel blog: BaldThoughts.com Twitter.com/baldthoughts Instagram.com/baldthoughts Facebook.com/baldthoughts Podcast: WeTravelThere.com Resource Links: Thinkcon: http://thinkoutreach.org/ThinkCon/ Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/ Yoast: https://yoast.com/ free email course "7 days to your dream vacation for less": BaldThoughts.com/emailcourse   About the Host: Dan McPherson, International Speaker, Business and Personal Development Coach, and CEO of Leaders Must Lead, is on a mission to help Creatives and Entrepreneurs create and grow profit and understand that Dreams ARE Real. With more than 25 years’ experience in corporate roles leading teams of up to 2000 and responsible for more than $150M in revenue, Dan is a recognized expert in leadership, sales, and business strategy. Through his Leaders Must Learn Mastermind, Dreams ARE Real Podcast, Foundations of Success Training, and powerful 1-1 coaching, Dan helps hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world from musicians and artists to chiropractors, coaches, retailers, and beyond experience success and accomplish their goals. To learn more about Dan or to follow him on Social Media, you can find him on: Website: www.leadersmustlead.com Leaders Must Lead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadersmustlead Free Coaching Assessment: https://leadersmustlead.com/free-coaching-assessment Dreams are Real Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/365493184118010/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadersmustlead/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadersmustlead YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZXypDeFKyZnpeQXcX-AsBQ   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated. They help my podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes the show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

This week we are chatting with Lee Huffman from the We Travel There podcast about his recent father-son trip to Amsterdam and Billund, Denmark. Learn about everything LEGO including LEGOLAND Denmark, LEGO House, and the LEGO Hotel. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Allianz Travel 02:19 - Talking with Kim and Tamara 06:58 - Talking with Lee Huffman 10:10 - Break down of trip 14:45 - LEGO 26:27 - Final tips 32:09 - Lee’s favorite travel gear ABOUT ALLIANZ TRAVEL We all travel for different reasons. Some to get closer as a family and some to get away from it all. Some to discover new sounds, new tastes, and others to discover themselves. No matter your reason, Allianz Travel Insurance is the ultimate wingman—having your back while helping you make the most of every moment. True experts providing protection for all the reasons you travel.  Visit allianztravelinsurance.com, and see what award-winning travel insurance can do for your next trip. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Plan(s) underwritten by Jefferson Insurance Company or BCS Insurance Company. AGA Service Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans. ABOUT LEE HUFFMAN Lee Huffman spent 18 years in banking and investments and now uses that insider knowledge to write about credit cards, travel, and other personal finance topics. Lee enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less, and live better through the power of travel rewards. You can connect with him at BaldThoughts.com. Follow Lee Huffman on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also listen to him at We Travel There. TIPS TO AMSTERDAM AND LEGOLAND DENMARK Don’t be scared to take a solo trip with your kid, even if you are trying to squeak it into a week break that they have in school. Taking those solo trips with your kids and centering it around something they really enjoy or have wanted to do will create some great bonding opportunities. If you visit Amsterdam, you should think about getting the Amsterdam Pass. With the pass you can get free entry into over 50 attractions plus free bus and boat tours. Getting the pass will save you a good amount of money if you are planning to do a lot of sightseeing while you are there. If you plan on visiting the Anne Frank House, you will need to make sure that you book your tickets in advance, because they do sell out pretty quickly. You should also know that when you are booking your tickets you can only book them 60 days in advance! LEGO House is a really fun and interactive place to visit. Just ordering your food, you will get a pack of LEGOs, which is how you pick what you want to order according to the color and shape. You will stack what you want together and then put them into a machine that has a screen. The screen with then play a little video that makes it looks like little robots are making your food. They when your food is ready there are animatronic robots that are there to ‘serve’ you the food. You should reach out to the hotel you are staying in. They may be able to give a LEGO card which can get you some discounts or even something free at some of the local businesses. If you do go to LEGO House you should make sure that you go up the outside of the building to these little terraces that each have an activity center with different themes. Your kids will love to explore these before you leave. There are three properties that are part of the LEGOland property. The LEGOland Castle Hotel is a happy medium. You will get good accommodations without paying too much. The Wilderness Barrels and Cabins is comparable to camping, including having to walk to the bathroom. Than there is the Hotel LEGOland that is attached to the park and also the most expensive. A good thing to keep in mind when you are traveling with younger kids is that uou should run through what to expect with your kids before hand, that way they can be a little more understanding of what is going on each day. This may also get the kids excited and looking forward to the trip. If they are a little older, make sure that you are giving them a chance to pick out some activities or sights that they want to do/see. Try to involve them in the planning process a bit. If you are taking a solo trip with you kid, you should think about scheduling times in each day when you can call or Skype with mom/dad maybe even siblings. Always have your kids use the restroom before boarding!! FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Lee loves to wear a hoodie when he travels, especially on a plane so that he has a pillow/eye mask/blanket! MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Annual Travel Insurance Plan - We3Travel Upstairs Pancake House Lalandia LEGO Inside Tour - Travel Babbo Postgram Episode 93: Visiting Amsterdam with kids FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email at podcast@vacationmavens.com. You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Travel is expensive, and people living on a budget trying to pay their bills and stay on an even financial keel often can’t afford a vacation. We all need some time off from the daily grind but finding the money to do so can be difficult.  Credit card companies like Capital One have recognized this market and advertise products that allow you to accumulate airline “miles” with each dollar you spend on their card. Using them is part of a process called “travel hacking,” which allows many people to afford a decent vacation. That’s why in this episode of the podcast I talk with Lee Huffman, a personal finance writer who helps people get started on their journey to a better, and more affordable, travel experience.

This week Jeff is joined by Lee Huffman from Bald Thoughts and the We Travel There podcast. They chat about the benefits of attending an award travel/frequent flyer event such as the Chicago Seminars or CardCon. Find other folks to "geek" out with and in the mean time, you never know what you might learn! Tune in to get an exclusive scoop on an upcoming Award Travel 101 event too!LinksBaldThoughtshttps://twitter.com/BaldThoughtshttps://www.instagram.com/baldthoughts/WeTravelTherehttps://twitter.com/WeTravelTherehttps://www.instagram.com/wetravelthere/Chicago SeminarsCardConFinConNowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastTune in every Tuesday to NowBoarding for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!Recent episodes include:Last-Minute Summer Award Deals & United Stalks CustomersYour Flight Canceled? And, We Look At Moxy Hotels!Protect Your Privacy: Don’t Get Hacked By The Chinese Government10 Hour Amtrak Delays & Shady OTAsDisneyland’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge & What is Juice Jacking?Saving Plenty With Cash Back Offers & New AA International Routes!

ANNOUCEMENT: Frugal Friends Meet Up in Washington DC, Sept 7 @ 5:30 at Kalorama ParkSponsors:Rakuten: We love and use Rakuten all the time so we wanted to give them a shout out. If you’ve never used it, Rakuten is a shopping portal where you can get cash-back on purchases from your favorite stores. We use it for Groupon, Amazon, Walmart, travel sites and more. And, if you haven’t tried Rakuten yet we’ve got a $10 welcome bonus for you on your first purchase of $25 or more when you sign up through frugalfriendspodcast.com/rakutenVacation: All I ever wanted. When you have to get away a vacation is what you want. Some people prefer spending it alone, others with family and friends. Whether it’s a week away to forget someone or two weeks, which will still probably not be long enough to get over someone, try a vacation. Vacation, all anyone ever wants.Notable Notes:When people think of travel hacking often they think lots of cards to keep track of for a long time to get 1-2% back, but it’s not so. We jump into the conversation asking Lee all of the questions about travel hacking and how even amateurs can 'get there' frugally!What is travel hacking and why did you get started?What’s your strategy for beginner travel hackers?Determine where you want to go (who flies there, who provides lodging)Utilize shopping portals - cashbackmonitor.com tells you where to earn most cash backWhat are some commonly overlooked things people should consider?Consider automatic minimum payment to keep good credit scoreJoin mailing lists for hotels you want - you'll be the first to find out promosStack benefits (Dosh - dining cash back, Uber local credits, Hilton dining rewards)Learn more on travel blogs (Boarding Area, Points Guy, Frequent Traveler University)What are some tricks to get the minimum spend?Chase sapphire reserveChase Inc business preferredCapital 1 saver (4% cash back)Southwest CC - companion pass! - apply in late December (hit min spend in Jan.)BILL OF THE WEEK - Thank you Lee for sharing your bill about your credit card statement where you learned you got a free night at Hilton anywhere in the world!If you want to submit your bill of the week visit frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill to leave us a billLightning RoundOur favorite trips using travel rewardsLee: Traveled from Chicago to Belgium in business class through Marriot's 'nights&flights'Jen: Babymoon to Beaver Creek, CO and got 3 nights at the park Hyatt on points!Jill: Flights to Vegas and return flights from San Diego on Southwest points, AND rental car and hotels on Chase sapphire reserve points!Hear more from Lee at the We Travel There Podcast and his blog Bald ThoughtsFrugal Friends Book Club:It’s August and we’re reading The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins for book club!If you want a free copy, leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher, screenshot the review and send it to frugalfriendspodcast@gmail.com. We’ll select the winners at the end of the month.See ya next week!

Do you have travel plans in the near future? To take the sting out of hotel costs, many people are turning to things like credit card rewards, hotel loyalty programs, even third party websites such as Expedia, or Booking.com. But with so many options available, which loyalty program should you choose? Lee Huffman is a travel and finance blogger, and founder of the website, Bald Thoughts. Lee knows a thing or two about getting a great deal on a hotel, and he joins us this week to share some of his best tips. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/leehuffman The biggest myth about robo advisors is that they are all tech, and lack the personal touch. If youíre curious about moving over and have questions, our sponsor, Wealthsimple, now lets you book a 15-minute call with an experienced portfolio manager. Book your appointment today by heading over to https://maplemoney.com/wealthsimplechat

Lee started a podcast 11 months ago, and sits down with me LIVE on the Podcast Movement 2019 expo floor to chat podcasting!* How he took the leap and started* How he grew it* What he'd do differentlyAnd more. Enjoy!Don't miss our new Podcast Launch Checklist here: https://doyouevenblog.com/podcast-launch-checklist/:)

If you've ever considered blogging for a living, then this is the episode you'll want to play again and again. Lee Huffman is from Nashville, Tennessee. He is a former financial planner and corporate finance manager who now writes about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance, and other personal finance topics through his website Bald Thoughts and his podcast We Travel There.    He enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less, and live better. When Lee is not getting his passport stamped around the world, he's researching methods to earn more miles and points towards his next vacation.   On this episode we discuss: His blogging career The importance of building relationships at conferences My guest appearance on We Travel There talking about Cairns Travelling frugal and using points to get more out of your travel experiences Guest blogging Why you must plant the seed before you can harvest Treat writing for free like an internship Companies that allow for blogging in their marketing budgets Cold pitches His FREE COURSE - showing people how to use miles and points to make their travel dreams come true Websites Lee writes for ThePointsGuy.com, Choosefi.com, Supermoney.com, Financebuzz.com How do you promote your blog and get more traffic to your website (using social media, friendships, speaking at conferences and blogging about it, and using hashtags such as #kimptonhotels)  The 80:20 Rule - 80% of your time should be spent marketing your blog.  Final Tip To get your blogging noticed, review other peoples websites, reach out on social media and mention you could write an article to fill a whole in their content that they are missing.  Ask, would you be interested in reading my writing. Here’s a proposed title and structure of the article.  Initially, you will guest post for free until you build your reputation.  You need to get your name out there on other people’s sites, then when you want to charge you can show them your body of work and where else you have written.  If you have any questions about this podcast episode, please send me an email at tf@tysonfranklin.com, or you can contact Lee Huffman via BaldThoughts.Com, his podcast We Travel There or on social media @baldthoughts and @wetravelthere Podcast Reviews If you enjoy listening to It’s No Secret with Dr T., please tell your friends, and if you enjoy it a lot, leave a review on iTunes, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts.  Subscribe To My Newsletter If you'd like to be kept up to date with my EVENTS and other activities, please sign up to my NEWSLETTER. I promise not to spam you with daily emails.  Podiatry Business Mentoring  If you've considered getting yourself a business mentor or coach this year to help take your podiatry business to the next level, and you're sick and tired of all the beige programs currently on offer, please send me an email at tf@tysonfranklin.com and let's discuss your specific business needs.   FREE DOWNLOAD: First 16 Pages of My Book – It’s No Secret There’s Money in Small Business. If you're a Podiatrist you may prefer to order my first book; It's No Secret There's Money In Podiatry.  If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy:   152 - Investing In Your Business Future with Andy Wang

Lee Huffman – Former banker, writer who writes about early retirement, credit cards, and travel, and host of the We Travel There podcast, talks to Neil Henderson and Brittany Henderson, the hosts of The Road to Family Freedom podcast. Lee Huffman shares information about buying his first homes, delayed financing, how he built his real estate team, what we should know about interest rates, and his websites WeTravelThere.com and BaldThoughts.com. Three Key Take Aways from this Episode Lee has a total of 9 single family homes in his portfolio now.  As your equity goes up, your actual return-on-equity goes down.  Spending 8-10% of profit on property managers is money well spent to free up time. What you’ll learn about in this episode Lee shares how he got into real estate investing. What inspired his investments in single family homes in North Carolina? Where is real estate taking Lee now?  What is Lee’s overall goal in real estate? Is return-on-equity a calculation that Lee takes into account?   How did he go about educating himself when he started in real estate investing?  How does the “delayed financing” program work?   How much time does Lee spend each week working on real estate? Are there any systems that help Lee automate his business more?   What types of team members does he have? How did he go about building his team?   How long would he feel comfortable stepping away from his business?  What should investors know about interest rates?   Is there anything that Lee would do differently in his real estate career?  Your credit has to be good to invest.   Lee talks about WeTravelThere.com, BaldThoughts.com and his book. (https://www.roadtofamilyfreedom.com/subscribe/) Help Us Out! Help us reach new listeners on iTunes by leaving us a rating and review! It takes just 30 seconds and instructions can be found here (https://www.roadtofamilyfreedom.com/review/) . Thank you so much! We really appreciate it! Links from the show We Travel There (https://wetravelthere.com/) Bald Thoughts (https://baldthoughts.boardingarea.com/) 7 Days To Your Dream Vacation – Free Email Course (https://baldthoughts.boardingarea.com/7-days-to-your-dream-vacation/) Tweetable Topics:   Connect with Lee: Email:  lee@baldthoughts.com (mailto:lee@baldthoughts.com) Website: BaldThoughts.com (https://baldthoughts.boardingarea.com/) *FTC Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on the links, Road to Family Freedom will get a small commission. We are dedicated to finding the coolest products for families looking to building financial freedom through real estate and we never recommend anything that we don’t love.

This week Ed offers some insight on the news surrounding the 737 MAX and why you should have no concern flying 737s that aren't grounded. Jon Nickel-D'Andrea from No Mas Coach shares a review of a recent first class trip they took to Maldives. Lee Huffman from Bald Thoughts and the We Travel There podcast chats about how this show helps you better travel like a local. Jen Yellin from from Deals We Like has news on the highest credit card sign up bonus ever offered from Delta. Show NotesEd's post on the 737 MAXJon's post on their big trip to the MaldivesJen's post on the Delta credit card sign up bonuesWe Travel ThereEd's post on AirbnbDon't forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast where we dive in deep with your favorite BoardingArea travel bloggers, learning how they travel the world with miles and points.

When Lee Huffman needed to visit his mom while she was receiving treatment for cancer, his car broke down and he had to get a new one immediately. But without steady income, he could have been out of luck, if it weren't for one key thing he had going for him. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/leehuffman

Do Spring Break like a Financial Grownup! Amazing tips from guest co-host Lee Huffman, host of the We Travel There podcast which shares the locals perspective on destinations. Lee, who also writes the blog Bald Thoughts, shares 5 tips to save you money and let you focus on the fun. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/fggspringbreaktraveltips

Lee Huffman   Lee Huffman is a former financial planner and corporate finance manager who now writes about early retirement, credit cards, travel, insurance, and other personal finance topics. He enjoys showing people how to travel more, spend less, and live better. When Lee is not getting his passport stamped around the world, he's researching methods to earn more miles and points towards his next vacation."   Website link - BaldThoughts.com   Listen to another #12minconvo

Lee Huffman is the founder of the blog baldthoughts.com and the We Travel There Podcast. Lee recently left his high paying career in the banking industry to pursue his blog, podcast, and freelance writing full time. Lee has a lifelong passion for travel and helps others travel more efficiently while spending less money and getting the local experience. He also focuses on personal finance. If you follow Lee, his blog and podcast, you will learn how to “travel more, spend less, and live better.” You can find Lee at: Blog: baldthoughts.com Podcast: We Travel There Podcast Twitter: @BaldThoughts Instagram: baldthoughts

Our featured guest coming down to the basement has two kids... and he still kicked his job to the curb and made the jump to the self-employed route. Why did he do it? And HOW did he do it? Lee Huffman will tell us the story today. Plus, in today's headlines, USAA's Director of Life and Health Insurance, Sean Scaturro will walk us through open enrollment and health insurance, which can be a pretty daunting thing to take on. In our second headline, what are the hidden costs behind Amazon's recent wage hike for their workers? You might be surprise at what's REALLY going on. Later we'll throw the Haven Life Line to Ethan, who has a few questions on backdoor Roth conversions. Plus we'll answer a letter from Elizabeth, who's a little late to the financial game. What should her investing focus be... and what are some good financial tips for someone who got into the game later on? Of course, we'll still take some time for Doug's trivia. Thanks to LinkedIn for supporting Stacking Benjamins. Go to LinkedIn.com/sb and get $50 off toward your first job post.

Thanks for listening to the We Travel There Podcast. I created the show to encourage people to travel like a local. We’re going to travel around the world to interview people from all walks of life to uncover the hidden gems of the city by finding out the best things to do, eat, drink, and see from a local’s point of view. Initially, we’ll launch with four interviews - Nashville, Austin, Bentonville, and Melbourne - with two episodes a week being released for the next 8 weeks. Then, we’ll settled into a normal routine of releasing one episode every Monday. To see which cities we’ve interviewed and scheduled, please visit WeTravelThere.com/map If you’d like to be a guest on the show, please submit an application at WeTravelThere.com/guest As a way to say thank you for all of the comments and podcast reviews, we’re holding a sweepstakes. Through October 31, 2018, you can enter to win a $200 gift card to your favorite airline to help you buy a plane ticket for your next vacation. For more details and to read today’s show notes, visit WeTravelThere.com/first This episode is brought to you, in part, by our friends at RewardExpert, where they provide financial insights that make life rewarding. For more information, visit WeTravelThere.com/rewardexpert

#023 Creative financing is crucial for every real estate investor should know and implement in their business. Listen in as Dustin Heiner interviews Lee Huffman, a fellow investor on how he built his rental property business.   http://www.masterpassiveincome.com/023 http://www.masterpassiveincome.com/freecourse

On this week’s episode Ed chats with one of the “Happiest Travelers” he’s ever met, Charles McCool of McCool Travel. Find out some of his best tips and tricks when booking your next vacation as they discuss a unique perspective on how to make travel fun no matter your budget. Lee Huffman from BaldThoughts and the upcoming podcast We Travel There shares his expert knowledge on the ins and outs of the IHG credit card benefits. Ed answers our first listener submitted question from Liam in Montreal on the pros and cons of crediting to Air Canada or United Airlines. Thanks to our Sponsors! Gogo In-Flight Internet BookYourAward.com No-Jet-Lag Timestamps 01:05 - Listener Question: Should I credit to Air Canada or United? 06:10 - One of the happiest travelers Ed has met 10:40 - Travel isn’t “One Size Fits All” 15:50 - Playing the field when planning travel 23:08 - IHG Credit Cards 27:10 - 4th Night Free Tips & Tricks 32:35 - TF2P Show Notes & Links McCool Travel Blog McCool Travel Tips & Tricks for Happy Travel BaldThoughts Blog We Travel There Podcast BaldThoughts IHG Credit Card Review Check Out Some of Our Favorite Travel Podcasts ZorkCast

Welcome to Now Boarding: The Official Boarding Area Podcast! Each week one of Boarding Area's talented crew of bloggers will jump in the cockpit with "Captain" Ed Pizza, host of Miles to Go and writer of Pizza in Motion. On each NowBoarding flight, you'll get a chance to learn more about the folks behind your favorite travel blogs. How they got into blogging about flights, hotels, credit cards and other deals; their favorite destinations and preferred credit cards and loyalty programs. On Ep. 010, Lee Huffman of BaldThoughts joins Ed to chat about his love of Southwest Airlines & the difference between traveling with your spouse and traveling with your kids. Tune in learn about some of his favorite destinations, preferred travel brands and his new podcast, We Travel There! Thanks to our Sponsors! Show Notes

Lee Huffman is the Senior Travel Expert at RewardExpert.com. At RewardExpert, he writes about the latest trends in credit card rewards and teaches people how to travel for free using miles and points. ~ RewardExpert: https://rewardexpert.com Lee's Blog: https://baldthoughts.boardingarea.com/author/lee-huffman/ ~ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeshuadnoel Blog: https://medium.com/@jeshuadouglasnoel Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeshuadnoel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeshuadnoel Patterns & Peculiarities: https://amzn.to/2KqvzT3 Rattling Hi-Hats: http://bit.ly/rhhphilosophy

Open up a credit card, earn miles, get a free plane trip or hotel room. Sounds great, right? But what if you could exponentially increase your travel rewards? Fly free every time. Never pay for a hotel room again. Lee Huffman travels the world in...

Lee Huffman is a travel expert. Ask him how to save money on airfare or hotels and he can go on for hours with great idea after great idea. So, we ask him how to get to the best golf venues cheaply so we can actually afford to play golf there. And he gives us a ton of ways to save Big Bucks. Our trips were booked before the show was over! Check out http://baldthought.com/weekendgolf for some private deals for our listeners and many other travel ideas and spiffs. Lee is a very generous man, just sayin'.

Lee Huffman is a travel expert. Ask him how to save money on airfare or hotels and he can go on for hours with great idea after great idea. So, we ask him how to get to the best golf venues cheaply so we can actually afford to play golf there. And he gives us a ton of ways to save Big Bucks. Our trips were booked before the show was over! Check out http://baldthought.com/weekendgolf for some private deals for our listeners and many other travel ideas and spiffs. Lee is a very generous man, just sayin'.

Kristian talks to Lee Huffman, an SRE data center engineer formerly at GitHub. Kristian and Lee talk about working on “bare metal”, the importance of finding side gigs, and Lee’s experiences owning a live music venue.

Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.This week we welcome guest Lee Huffman. Lee is a banker, real estate investor, and travel hacker who knows how to hustle, and shares his experiences and wisdom earning big on the side. Resources Mentioned Bald Thoughts Bald Finance The Complete Beginner Guide to Travel Hacking Related Topics Bald Thoughts: April App Party Bald Thoughts: […] The post PPP012: I'm Lee and I Flip Houses and Travel for Free appeared first on Personal Profitability.

Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability. This week we welcome guest Lee Huffman. Lee is a banker, real estate investor, and travel hacker who knows how to hustle, and shares his experiences and wisdom earning big on the side. Resources Mentioned Bald Thoughts Bald Finance The Complete Beginner Guide to Travel Hacking Related Topics Bald Thoughts: April App Party Bald Thoughts: […] The post PPP012: I’m Lee and I Flip Houses and Travel for Free appeared first on Personal Profitability.

Thank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.This week we welcome guest Lee Huffman. Lee is a banker, real estate investor, and travel hacker who knows how to hustle, and shares his experiences and wisdom earning big on the side. Resources Mentioned Bald Thoughts Bald Finance The Complete Beginner Guide to Travel Hacking Related Topics Bald Thoughts: April App Party Bald Thoughts: […] The post PPP012: I’m Lee and I Flip Houses and Travel for Free appeared first on Personal Profitability.