It’s easy to think of points and miles as a variant of Monopoly money. They can be easy to throw around and spend nonchalantly.
To other people, though, travel rewards can be easy to hoard. They are a form of currency, after all, and we can become as tight-fisted with our reservoir of points as we are with our hard-earned savings account balances.
However, there is one very important distinction between travel rewards and cash: Unlike most true currencies, which can appreciate if invested wisely, your points and miles are almost guaranteed to lose value over time.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
