Jarrod has been writing about credit cards and loyalty programs, along with various travel and finance topics, for over 5 years. As an expert in the field, he is regularly called upon to comment on the latest news in the space, and has been featured in publications like the New York Times, Matador Network, and Yahoo Finance.
With a B.S. in Economics earned from Northern Kentucky University, Jarrod uses his experience to analyze the best credit cards and rewards programs for readers. He also regularly attends conferences to learn and share ideas with fellow travelers. So, if you see him at conferences like TravelCon, CardCon, or Frequent Traveler University, be sure to stop and say hello!
Jarrod first became fascinated with the world of travel rewards as the perfect way to visit dream destinations without breaking the bank. On his first major award trip, he spent 3 months traveling through Europe, financed nearly entirely with points, while flying in premium cabins and staying in 5-star hotels along the way. Now, he is on a mission to help others realize their travel goals and upgrade their travel experiences.
Jarrod is a Northern Kentucky native but now calls New York City home. He also runs his own travel blog, the Freequent Flyer Blog, where he provides credit card consultations to those who are new to the world of travel rewards.
Outside of writing, he loves trying new restaurants, reading, and cheering on Liverpool F.C.
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Countries Visited: 18
U.S. States Visited: 22
Highest Hotel Status: Hyatt Globalist and Hilton Diamond
Highest Airline Status: Air Canada Aeroplan 50K
Favorite Airline Alliance: Oneworld
Favorite Business Class: JetBlue Mint
Best Redemption Value: 10 cents per point flying CVG to CDG in Delta One
Favorite Type of Points: American Express Membership Rewards
Top 3 Cards in Wallet: The Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express® Gold Card, and The World of Hyatt Credit Card
