
Brian Kelly is the founder of TPG, the leading voice in loyalty programs, points and miles, credit cards and travel. He has grown TPG to be a powerhouse travel and lifestyle media platform that reaches over 11 million unique monthly visitors around the world. He also serves as a committee member for Rainbow Railroad, a global ambassador for PeaceJam, a co-chair of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Leadership Council, a goalkeeper for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a member of PTTOW.
Brian has found a unique way to reach his audience and inspire millions to live their best lives through his supercharged personality, deep industry knowledge and extensive worldwide travel. Through his content and creativity, annual TPG Awards, reader events, video series and social media, Brian has introduced new platforms in an effort to bring the latest and greatest to millions of TPG followers and travel consumers. He has been recognized on AdWeek’s Young Influentials list, labeled Forbes’ No. 1 travel influencer and included in Travel + Leisure's Most Notable People in Travel and Out100's lists, among other awards and accolades. His long-standing knowledge and expertise have garnered the trust of the nation’s top morning shows, with appearances on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Good Morning America and more.
Put as much as you can on credit cards so you earn valuable points, but make sure you pay off your bills in full every month to avoid interest.
I consider Bilt points to be the most valuable of all the points currencies I have since Bilt (which I am an investor and advisor for) is the only program that lets you earn points on rent payments (on up to 100,000 points per calendar year) and then transfer them to a bunch of partners, including United Airlines, American Airlines and Hyatt. Cardholders must use the card five times each statement period to earn points. Cardholders must use the card five times each statement period to earn points.
The Capital One Venture X is my go-to card for everyday spending categories not covered by other cards because it awards 2 points per dollar spent on whatever I buy. As an added bonus, it comes with lounge access, so I can travel in style.
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card