Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles

From Practicing Medicine to Points Pro: Learn How Travel Rewards Fit into a Wealth-Building Strategy with Devon Gimbel (Ep. 61)


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Have you ever considered how strategic use of points and miles can be a powerful tool for building wealth?

In this episode, host DeAndre interviews Devon Gimbel, a former physician who has successfully transitioned into a points and miles expert. Devon discusses her journey from medicine to mastering travel rewards and details her ambitious family trip to the Maldives, where she leveraged her expertise to secure a luxurious stay at the Park Hyatt Maldives. 

The conversation delves into practical strategies for maximizing travel rewards, balancing spending and saving, and utilizing everyday expenses to generate valuable points. Additionally, Devon emphasizes the importance of financial education and responsible planning—especially for individuals managing consumer debt—and explores scenarios where buying points can further enhance financial growth. 

Tune in to discover how you can transform your travel experiences into opportunities for financial advancement.

 

Key Highlights:

  • Career Transition: Devon successfully shifted from medicine to becoming a points and miles expert.
  • Family Travel Strategy: Planning an ambitious family trip to the Maldives required careful budgeting and mastery of travel rewards.
  • Luxury Experience: The exceptional service at the Park Hyatt Maldives underscores the value of premium travel experiences.
  • Wealth Building Through Travel: Points and miles can be leveraged as tools for financial growth and wealth building.
  • Balanced Spending: Striking a balance between spending and saving is essential for maximizing travel rewards.
  • Financial Education: Continuous learning about personal finance is critical, especially for managing consumer debt.
  • Smart Points Strategy: Buying points in specific scenarios can be beneficial when approached responsibly.
  • Customized Approach: Listeners are encouraged to develop their strategies to optimize travel rewards and achieve financial growth.
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    Resources:

    • Start here to learn how to unlock nearly free travel
    • Sign up for our newsletter!
    • This month’s best current card offers
    • LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course: Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!
    • BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
    • Truicity Wealth Management
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      Connect with DeAndre Coke: 

      • Instagram: BoldlyGo.world
      • Website: BoldlyGo.world
      • YouTube: BoldlyGoWorld
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        Connect with Devon Gimbel:

        • Instagram: pointmeto_firstclass
        • Website: Point Me to First Class
        • Facebook: PointMeToFirstClass
        • Podcast: Point Me to First Class
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