50+ Ways to Earn More Points and Miles Without Spending More

Portal Basics

Chris Hutchins emphasizes the importance of shopping portals as a major way to earn extra points without additional spending. He highlights tools like Cashback Monitor, which allows users to compare rewards across different retailers and programs, including credit card points, travel points, and cashback offers 1. Chris also mentions Rakuten, which can be linked to an Amex account for transferable points, making it a versatile option for earning rewards 2.

Let's jump in first and start talking about shopping portals because I think this is one of the biggest ways that you can earn extra points without spending money beyond what you're already spending.

--- Chris Hutchins

Additionally, Chris shares his enthusiasm for helping others find deals and earn more points through various tactics, from buying gas and coffee to leveraging utilities and banks 2.

   

Top Portals

Chris dives into the top shopping portals like Rakuten, United, Alaska, and JetBlue, explaining how to strategically use them for maximum points. He advises keeping an eye out for shopping portal bonuses and elevated rates, which can significantly boost earnings 3. For instance, Rakuten sometimes offers ten times the points on everything, making it a powerful tool for accumulating rewards 4.

There are some weeks where Rakuten is ten x on everything. It's changing all the time.

--- Chris Hutchins

Chris also discusses the benefits of card-linked offers and tools like CardPointers, which help users automatically add offers to their cards and maximize points on purchases. He further explores options like Bilt Rewards for renters and Amex's rewards checking account for earning points on debit card purchases 5.