Ep #93 - An Update on Traveling the World by Optimizing Credit Card Rewards with Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski, founder of Rewards MD Artwork

beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha

Financial literacy is not emphasized enough for professionals during training, leaving many unprepared as they begin their careers. The topics covered in beyond MD apply to all professionals, including medical students/residents and practicing physicians. This podcast is led by radiologist Dr. Yatin Chadha and guided by expert analysis. Each episode, Yatin interviews accountants, lawyers, brokers, and advisors to heighten awareness on important topics, such as professional corporations, holding companies, trusts, estate planning, insurance policies, mortgages, real estate, and investing. It's time to take your financial knowledge base to the next level so you can get ahead outside of the workplace. Please send questions and topics of interest to beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com

All Episodes

beyond MD with Dr. Yatin Chadha

Ep #93 - An Update on Traveling the World by Optimizing Credit Card Rewards with Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski, founder of Rewards MD

June 19, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 93

Today I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski, founder of Rewards MD to discuss a topic that can benefit each and every one of us...

...traveling the world by paying less through optimizing credit card rewards.

You will want to listen to the end. Key links are at the bottom.

Discussion Points:

- introduction (2:18)

- Rewards MD & how it's different (5:44)

- what makes a good keeper credit card? (7:55)

- a summary of the various ecosystems (10:18)

- Amex platinum: worth it? (13:48)

- A framework for accumulating points (16:53)

- sign up bonuses (23:12)

- cards for sustainable point earning in Canada (27:27)

- Visa infinite vs. privilege - key considerations (30:50)

- aeroplan e-store optimization (33:38)

- Aeorplan status - why is this significant? (37:55)

- Paying taxes with credit cards (40:20)

- Amex business gold benefits (44:16)

- Risks of audits? (46:25)

- Chexy - pay taxes, rent, utilities (48:41)

- How to handle lump sum expenses (51:00)

- Approach to redeeming points (53:06)

- Building the ideal credit card wallet (57:45)

- Closing thoughts (59:50)

Dr. Benjamin Hutten-Czapski:

Dr. Yatin Chadha

beyondmdpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Yatin Chadha
Amex referral link: https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/referral/business-platinum?ref=yATINC4uFw&XLINK=MYCP