27 Nov 2025 11:51

Are frequent flyer points worth it? I asked a finance expert.

Finance expert, author, and media personality Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon joins Tobias to unpack one of the biggest questions in money and travel:

As a finance expert, is collecting frequent flyer points actually worth it?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✈️ How Nicole flew herself and her kids to Disneyland for $600 total 💳 The “six-prong strategy” she used to earn 254,000 Qantas Points in a single day 🏦 The credit-card-plus-offset-account hack that can save you tens of thousands of dollars off your mortgage 📉 How credit card limits affect your home loan borrowing power and how to avoid pitfalls 🔄 How often you should apply for new cards (and when NOT to) 🛏️ How cashback platforms can slash your travel costs 🛒 Her smart shopping decision-tree to guarantee points or cash back 👶 Why kids should have frequent flyer accounts too 💡 Why most pleave money on the table and how easy it is to fix

🎬 Credits: Guest: Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon Produced, edited and hosted by: Tobias Venus

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