How to Save $20K on a Luxury Trip to Japan with Shang from @savemycents | Ep 40

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Shang from @savemycents is a mom, management consultant, financial influencer, and blogger living in Manhattan.

In today's episode, Shang and I discuss how she and her husband saved more than $20K on a luxury trip to Japan and Hong Kong using points and miles. We also talk about some different money mindsets, frugality, and #doitscared.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction: $20K Japan-HK Savings
(08:34) - SPG Points for Japan
(15:24) - Learning Travel Hacking
(20:16) - Mindset, Gratitude, Confidence
(25:18) - $20K Savings: Hotels, Flights
(32:55) - Business Class with Child
(37:04) - Recommendations, Future Plans
(42:41) - Embracing Uncertainty, Savings

You can find Shang at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savemycents

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Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel

Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

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