What You've Learned
✓How to choose your first travel rewards card
✓How welcome bonuses work and how to maximize them
✓Strategies to meet minimum spend without overspending
✓Deep knowledge of Chase, Amex, Capital One, and Citi
✓Important issuer rules like Chase 5/24
✓How to maximize bonus categories
✓The value of airline and hotel loyalty programs
✓Shopping portals and dining programs for extra points
✓How to evaluate whether annual fees are worth it
Your Milestone
"I have my first rewards card and strategy"
You understand how to earn points efficiently through cards, loyalty programs, portals, and everyday spending.
Your Action Items
Before moving to Level 3, consider completing these steps:
- Sign up for loyalty programs — United, American, Delta, Southwest, Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton at minimum
- Evaluate your readiness — Take our Am I Ready? quiz if you haven't
- Choose your first card — Use our First Card Finder for a recommendation
- Set up shopping portal alerts — Install browser extensions to never miss bonus points
What's Next: Level 3 — Redeeming
You're earning points. Now it's time to use them. In Level 3, you'll learn:
- How to find award availability
- When and how to transfer points
- Step-by-step booking your first award flight
- Getting great value from hotel points
- Common mistakes to avoid