About Unchained Plans

The Logic Behind the Freedom Fund

I spent more than 20 years building financial systems for companies — and one day it hit me: I’d created freedom for everyone but myself.

So, I took the same logic that helped billion-dollar budgets grow and applied it to something way more personal — travel.

The result? A simple system that helps you turn everyday spending into a Points Portfolio that quietly funds your next trip.

No hacking. No hype. Just real strategy for real life — so your savings stay where they belong, and your freedom starts paying for itself.

About Lisa Bauman

Lisa’s background spans decades of financial leadership.

She’s held CFO and VP of Finance roles at organizations like BrandSafway, Certus Energy Solutions, and Transplace — building systems for long-term growth and smarter decision-making.

She holds a BBA in Accounting and Information Systems from Baylor University and a Master’s in Finance from the University of Houston, along with certifications in Marketing and Product Strategy from SMU.

That blend of finance, strategy, and user-centered design is what makes Unchained Plans different.

Lisa applies the same frameworks used in global financial planning to help individuals build personal travel systems that actually work — quietly, strategically, and sustainably.

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Why Unchained Plans Is Different

There are plenty of “travel hacking” sites out there — but Unchained Plans is the opposite.

We’re not here to overwhelm you with complicated spreadsheets or point transfers. We’re here to make it easy.

Each Unchained Plans system is:

  • Financially Sound: Grounded in real planning logic, not hype.
  • Strategic by Design: Created by someone who’s managed complex systems for decades.
  • Built for Longevity: Designed to grow quietly alongside your savings.
  • Accessible and Real: For people who value freedom, not fine print.

Our Mission

To make financial freedom feel less like a fantasy and more like a flight booking confirmation.

Because freedom shouldn’t wait until retirement — it should compound along the way.

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FAQs About Unchained Plans

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What makes Unchained Plans different from other travel-points sites?

Most points sites teach you how to chase deals. We teach you how to build a Points Portfolio — a simple, strategic system that quietly grows in the background, just like your investments. It’s not about hacks or hustle. It’s about freedom that’s funded, not financed.

Can I really build a Points Portfolio without being a “travel hacker”?

Absolutely. That’s the whole point. You don’t need a dozen credit cards or spreadsheets full of expiration dates. We show you how to align your existing spending with high-value programs so your travel plan runs itself — quietly, strategically, and sustainably.

What kinds of people get the most out of Unchained Plans?

Our community includes midlife professionals planning early retirement, new grandparents funding family trips, and anyone craving less stress and more strategy. If you want to travel smarter without over-complicating your life, you’ll fit right in.

How does Unchained Plans make money?

Transparency matters. We earn from our digital products and education — not hidden affiliate deals or card-chasing commissions. Our loyalty is to your long-term freedom, not to a bank’s bonus calendar.