Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCash or Miles? The 2025 Points Valuations That Could Change How You Travel
Get fresh NerdWallet data on what your points and miles are really worth in 2025 — and why the answer might change how you book travel.
Should you take a $650 flight voucher or 32,500 miles? How much…
Published on 1 day, 15 hours ago
Airport Lounge Access, Family Award Travel, and Cruise Savings: Your Questions Answered
Learn how to get into airport lounges, stretch rewards for family travel, and score the best cruise deals from New York.
How can you get into airport lounges if you don’t have elite status? What’s th…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
How to Pay for Study Abroad and Save Overseas (Plus: Alaska Airlines’ New Rewards Program and Premium Travel Card)
Budget smarter for study abroad and learn how to cover costs with scholarships, aid, and credit cards. Plus: get the inside scoop on Alaska Airlines’ new premium airline credit card.
Can you save mon…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Pack Smarter, Spend Less: How to Travel Light Without Losing Comfort
Learn how to pack smarter and lighter with actionable tips to save money, avoid fees, and travel stress-free.
What travel gear can you stop packing to cut costs? How much money can you save by packin…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Lost Bag Bailout: How Travel Insurance and Credit Cards Can Save You Thousands
Handle lost luggage like a pro with tips for getting reimbursed and packing smarter to avoid future headaches.
What should you do when your luggage disappears on an international trip? Which credit c…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Lost Bag Bailout: How Travel Insurance and Credit Cards Can Save You Thousands
Handle lost luggage like a pro with tips for getting reimbursed and packing smarter to avoid future headaches.
What should you do when your luggage disappears on an international trip? Which credit c…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Your Travel Credit Card Questions Answered: What to Keep, What to Add, and When to Redeem
Optimize your travel rewards strategy with the latest card and perk updates, smart downgrade-and-reapply moves, and tips for combining and redeeming points for maximum value.
Hosts Sally French and M…
Published on 1 month ago
New Consumer Protections Could Save You Hundreds on Your Next Flight
Learn how new consumer protections can help you get refunds, rebook faster, and stress less when you fly.
What protections do you have if your flight is delayed, canceled, or your bag goes missing? H…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Italy Beyond the Tourist Map: How to Get Around, Spend Less, and Explore Like a Local
Plan smarter for your next trip to Italy with cost-saving tips and strategies to avoid common tourist traps.
When is the best time to visit Italy? How can you avoid overspending while still having an…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How to Travel the World on $75 a Day: What Savvy Travelers Do Differently to Make Every Dollar Count
Stretch your travel budget with smarter planning, real savings hacks, and $75-a-day global travel strategies.
Can you really see the world for just $75 a day? Can you cut travel costs without sacrifi…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago