About this episode
In this episode, I’m joined by Mari from Mari on the Map to talk about one of the easiest, most underrated ways to earn more points right now: shopping portals.With banks tightening welcome offers and approvals getting harder, portals let you earn thousands of extra points on purchases you’re already making — no new cards required.We cover:How Mari went from casual points user to running family trips on milesWhat shopping portals are (Rakuten, airline portals, bank offers)How to stack: portal → the right card → card-linked offersThe Rakuten x Bilt (referral links) partnership and when it makes senseCommon mistakes that break tracking (gift cards, coupon codes, ad blockers, apps)How portal earnings can turn into Hyatt nights, domestic flights, or even saver fares to EuropeTools that make it easier: SaveWise and CardPointers (my affiliate links)Quick action steps:Check SaveWise (or Cashback Monitor) before you buyInstall the Rakuten browser extensionUse a card that earns more than 1X on everyday spendTurn on and activate card-linked offersTry one stacked purchase this week and watch the points roll inFind Mari:Instagram: @marionthemapWebsite: https://marionthemap.com/Course: Mad Miles Masterclass Support the showFull episodes, including video, are available on Youtube. Check out more from Genni: Join the Lazy Budget Travel Tips Facebook Group Grab the FREE Budget Travel 101 Course Follow Genni on Instagram Traveling Franklins Blog Get the Weekly Newsletter! P.S. If you’re loving the podcast, buying me a coffee (or burrito… iykyk) is a simple way to support the show and help
