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Power Pointers: New TPG video series for beginners launches today
Marc Ramos
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Marc Ramos is a video producer at TPG who joined the team in 2019. He's on a mission to create fun and engaging content that helps our visual learners turn their travel goals into reality. When he's not working, you can probably find him at the movies, the grocery store or in his apartment writing and recording music.
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March 29, 2022
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Power Pointers: New TPG video series for beginners launches today
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We know that learning about points and miles can get very overwhelming, very quickly.
However, our new video series is here to change the game.
Welcome to Power Pointers.
Today, we're launching a new show where we walk you through everything you need to know to start stacking up those credit card points and frequent flyer miles. We'll help make your travel goals a reality.
Related: Beginner's guide to points and miles
In this first episode we'll talk you through the basics: What points and miles are, how to earn them and how to best leverage them for maximum value.
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Ready to step into the larger world of points and miles? Then watch the whole video here:
Related: How to decide whether to use cash or miles for airline tickets
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