Earn miles while saving and paying for college | Coffee Break Ep31 | 10-28-24
Release Date: 10/29/2024
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info_outlineIn today's coffee break, we'll talk about how to earn miles while saving for, and paying for college. There are mileage earning strategies for contributing to college savings, paying for college, or paying towards student loans.
(01:23) - Use rewards credit cards to buy "gift of college" gift cards
Read more about earning miles for college here: https://frequentmiler.com/miles-for-college/
(02:26) - Best options for buying Gift of College gift cards
(06:06) - Best online option for buying Gift of College gift cards
Visit GiftCards.com here
(07:56) - Use either of above to earn welcome bonuses with ANY card
(08:37) - The Great Double Dip for earning while saving for college, and then again while spending for college
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