What does it really take to rebuild your credit?

In this episode of Road Trips & Runways, Jeremiah shares his personal journey from a 530 credit score to buying a home in less than three years. We talk about the habits that helped him pay off debt, improve his credit, and qualify for a mortgage—without chasing quick fixes.

We also share the credit cards we've opened recently, why paying your balance in full is essential if you want to earn travel rewards, and practical ways to meet minimum spending requirements using purchases you were already planning to make.

Whether you're working to improve your credit, hoping to buy a home someday, or looking to start traveling with points and miles, this episode is packed with real-life experiences and tips you can put into practice.

Thanks for listening to Road Trips & Runways! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you'd subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready to take control of their finances and start traveling smarter.

Join us this week as we discuss our most recent trip.

We visited 12 states from Maine down to Washington DC with a layover in Chicago. We share where we stayed, what flights we took, and how we got there.

(We forgot to break down what we spent on Breeze. We did not use miles for that flight. We paid $136.48 for each person.)

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Welcome to Roadtrips & Runways!

We're Karissa and Jeremiah, a travel-loving couple on a mission to take our two girls to all 50 states before they graduate high school—and we're doing it without a huge budget.

On this podcast, we'll share our favorite family adventures, couples getaways, travel hacks, points and miles strategies, and all the lessons we're learning along the way. 

If you've ever wondered how ordinary families can travel more, spend less, and create unforgettable memories, you're in the right place.

So whether you're planning your next road trip, dreaming about a weekend getaway, or just looking for a little travel inspiration, thanks for joining us.