Don’t Change What You Spend—Change Where It Takes You

Unlock the true value of your spending with a bespoke strategy, curated insights, and custom trip planning.

Points & Strategy Consulting

One-on-one sessions to help you earn more, redeem better, and build a points strategy that aligns with your travel goals. We audit your cards, assess your needs, and deliver a plan that drives maximum return.

Let’s Talk Points

The Lounge Membership

An exclusive members-only hub featuring premium blog posts, real itineraries, redemption case studies, tools, templates, cultural guides, and curated travel galleries. Built to give you an edge every time you travel.

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Custom Trip Planning

Share your travel goals and get a personalized itinerary with point-friendly flights, hotel options, and clear booking steps — all tailored to your budget, schedule, and travel style.

Plan My Trip

About The Points Manipulator

The Points Manipulator (TPM) is a premium credit card rewards and travel consulting service that empowers people to unlock the full value of their everyday spending. By strategically earning and redeeming points and miles, TPM helps clients travel more often, more comfortably, and more affordably — without spending more.

At its core, TPM is about turning informed strategy into elevated travel. Whether you're just starting out with a few credit cards or you’re a seasoned points optimizer, TPM offers a clear path to smarter travel.

TPM is led by Lauren — a lifelong traveler, photographer, and strategist with deep expertise in credit card rewards and real-world travel logistics. What began as a personal obsession with optimizing trips has grown into a structured system others can rely on to plan better and travel better.

Every TPM service is designed to deliver clarity, efficiency, and high-value results. If you want to make travel easier, smarter, and more rewarding — TPM is here to help you get there.

The Trips That Prove the Point

OUR TRIP TO SANTORINI WAS INCREDIBLE!

Thank you so much for making this trip such a wonderful experience. Your attention to detail, your thoughtful understanding of our needs, your cheerful attitude... they made this whole process incredible.