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About Nick
Nick Serati is our co-founder and joined Thrifty Traveler in 2016, shortly after Thrifty Traveler’s launch. In a previous life, Nick worked in supply chain management and traveled extensively for work. That time on the road started his obsession with credit card points and airline miles in 2009. Since then, he has accumulated more than 10 million points from credit cards, traveling, and maximizing his spending. These miles have afforded him and his wife, Abbey, and their three daughters many trips all over the world.
Nick developed a love for travel at a young age by tagging along with his dad to conventions and meetings all over the United States. When Nick isn’t working, he is likely playing golf, shuttling his daughters to their many activities, or planning his next vacation – using points and miles, of course.
Nick has been quoted as an expert in credit cards and travel rewards in stories at creditcards.com, Bankrate, Investopedia, Best Life Online, and more.
Got a story idea or a tip? Email him at nick (at) thriftytraveler (dot) com
Nick's Favorites
Emirates First Class from Los Angeles to Dubai. Booked with 150,000 Alaska Airlines miles.
When redeeming credit card points and airline miles, flexibility with your dates and destinations is key.
World of Hyatt
Nick's Latest Articles
No-Brainer to Head-Scratcher: Dissecting the Bilt 2.0 Blunder
How to Hit the Minimum Spend (& Earn That Bonus) Responsibly on Credit Cards
Just Opened the Capital One Venture X Card? Here’s What to Do Next
Bilt Card 2.0 is Here: New Cards, Mortgage & New Hurdles for Earning Points
Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates … But Is it Real?
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Card Review: A Solid Bonus & No Annual Fee
The Best Credit Card Points to Earn in 2026 to Fuel Your Travels
New Leak: Bilt Revamp Could Mean Fees to Earn Points on Rent & Mortgage
Why Hilton’s Points Pooling Feature is One of our Favorite Hotel Benefits
Cashback vs. Travel Rewards Credit Cards: Which is Best?
Big Bonus: Earn 75K Miles With the Capital One Venture X!