One New Years Resolution You Will Want To Keep

Tonight as you raise that glass to toast the changing of the year, think about what you would like to do more of in 2017 or even into 2018. If travel tops the list, then start planning now. I have several clients right now who are already thinking ahead to summer 2018. And that's the way to do it if you want to travel for almost free.
It takes a while to rack up all those points/miles to take an entire family around the globe. But you can do it, if you put a plan in place early.

Here's the checklist:
1. Where do you want to go?
2. What airlines fly there? And who are their partners?
3. What credit cards offer bonuses for those airlines?
4. You may need to call the airline to confirm how many points you need to fly from A to B
5. Put a plan in place
6. Apply for the first card

For travel in summer 2018, you will want to book your flight by November of 2017. If you wait too much longer, the lowest fare economy award seats will be gone. And when you are traveling with a family of 4 or 5, snagging these low award fares are key.

Good luck and have a safe and happy New Year!