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Episode 40: How to Save $20K on a Luxury Trip to Japan with Shang from @savemycents

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Shang from @savemycents is a mom, management consultant, financial influencer, and blogger living in Manhattan.

In today’s episode, Shang and I discuss how she and her husband saved more than $20K on a luxury trip to Japan and Hong Kong using points and miles. We also talk about some different money mindsets, frugality, and #doitscared.Shang and I also discuss how many points and miles influencers make money through credit card affiliate links. Remember: never ever ever just apply through Google. Always use a friend or creator’s links. Please especially support points and miles creators who share content from other points creators, helping to make our community more inclusive. If you’re looking for more pages to support, many of these wonderful and generous creators are listed on the “resources” highlight on my Instagram @geobreezetravel. And if you would like to support this show when you apply for your next card, my affiliate links can be found at www.geobreezetravel.com/cards.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savemycents

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