Money Hacks Ep 60: Maximising air miles and credit cards

9:04 min

Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down actionable financial tips.

Singaporeans love to get out of the country at every opportunity and this episode focuses on understanding credit cards and air miles better. We speak with Mark Cheng,  media sales lead at financial comparison site MoneySmart.sg

He breaks down the various options:

1. Which card is better, those that accrue miles or points? (1:17)

2. What misconceptions are there? (2:00)

3. What to consider before redeeming your air miles (4:08)

4. How do you maximise your air miles? (5:06)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.

Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T 

Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ

Money Hacks Ep 60: Maximising air miles and credit cards
9:04 min
Synopsis: In this fortnightly podcast series on Mondays,&nbsp;The Business Times&nbsp;breaks down actionable financial tips.
Singaporeans love to get out of the country at every opportunity and this episode focuses on understanding credit cards and air miles better. We speak with Mark Cheng,&nbsp; media sales lead at financial comparison site MoneySmart.sg
He breaks down the various options:
1. Which card is better, those that accrue miles or points? (1:17)
2. What misconceptions are there? (2:00)
3. What to consider before redeeming your air miles (4:08)
4. How do you maximise your air miles? (5:06)
Produced by: Chris Lim and Lee Kim Siang
Edited by: Adam Azlee
Discover Money Hacks Podcast fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on:
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Feedback to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.
Thank you for your support! ST &amp; BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra:&nbsp;<a href="https://str.sg/Jw5T" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://str.sg/Jw5T&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1574499827373000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFYjMlXN7DBxGHDF4kQZUjGh80nqw">https://str.sg/Jw5T</a>&nbsp;
Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1574499827373000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFB2fiUF_2QFMETw6mtMcnKF7CVng">https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ</a>

Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 

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Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. 
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis &amp; The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

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