165. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of 2025 in Points and Miles

Do you feel overwhelmed by the constant changes in the points and miles world? In this episode, we break down everything that happened in 2025 , from exciting new card releases to some challenging policy changes. Whether you're feeling discourage d by the negative headlines or wondering if this hobby is still worth it , we're here to reassure you that there are still plenty of opportunities to earn points and travel nearly free . We'll share our personal experiences with the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2025. You'll learn which new cards are worth keeping, how to adjust to devaluations , and why prioritizing elevated offers and diversifying your points balances is more important than ever. We'll also discuss how we're adjusting our strategies moving forward . You can find links to resources mentioned in this episode plus the transcript here: pointstalksquad.com/165 Ready to get started with NEARLY FREE travel? Click here for the exact offers we would sign up for this month: Points Talk is also on YouTube! You can watch this episode here: youtube.com/@pointstalksquad Let us know what you want to hear on the podcast by sending us a DM on Instagram: instagram.com/pointstalksquad

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165. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of 2025 in Points and Miles is an episode from Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad by Alex, Pam and Jess.

This episode is 39:26 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

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