You know I love a deal, so I've been dying to go to Japan. With the exchange rate, the trip is basically on sale.

I mean, you can get Michelin Star quality food for the price of a fast food meal. And don't even get me

started on the thrift shopping. Japan's secondhand scene is legendary and your dollar, well, your

yen, is going to stretch so much further than you think.

I'd love to go in late March or early April to see the cherry blossoms.

Yes, that's peak season, but I have a plan for that.

One way I can earn a little extra cash for the trip is by hosting my place on Airbnb while I'm out of town.

Hosting my home on Airbnb can help offset the cost of travel, making that dream vacation less of a dream and more of a reality.

But it's not just me.

While you're away, you could host your home on Airbnb, and now hosting is easier than ever

with Airbnb's co-host network. You can hire a vetted local co-host to take care of the hosting

for you. A co-host can create your listing, manage reservations, message guests, and provide on-site

support, so the stay runs smoothly even when you're away.

You get to share your space with someone traveling to your area while you're off making

memories somewhere else. If you've considered hosting but need a little help, find a co-host at

Airbnb.com slash host. You've heard me talk about Built as the loyalty program that

lets you earn points on rent wherever you live, and they just leveled up even more. As of 2026,

homeowners can also earn up to 1.25x points on their mortgage payments. This is thanks to Bilt's

three new credit cards, the Palladium

card, obsidian card, and blue card. All three turn your housing payments, rent or mortgage, into

flexible rewards, so you can choose the card that fits your lifestyle without missing out on

points and exclusive benefits. Built points can be redeemed at top airlines and hotels, Amazon.com purchases,

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