Stay ConnectedEarn miles without flying. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the loyalty game. You can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points and miles without traveling, then learn how to use those points towards luxury travel.
In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
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00:37 Giant Mailbag: Google Fi limited to 30 days abroad
4:01 What crazy thing....did the IRS do? https://frequentmiler.com/judge-rules-some-credit-card-rewards-earning-activity-is-taxable/
18:21 Mattress running the numbers: Hyatt Bonus Journeys Q2
32:00 Main Event: Sweet-spot awards come home
https://frequentmiler.com/my-top-dream-uses-for-110k-brex-points/
https://frequentmiler.com/emirates-sweet-spot-awards-first-class-from-30k-round-trip/
55:28 Post Roast (Nick Roasts Greg about Brex)
https://frequentmiler.com/brex-bonus-110k-transferable-points-without-a-credit-inquiry/
1:01:48 Post Roast (Greg roasts Nick about Marriott and Hyatt posts with duplicated content)
https://frequentmiler.com/mix-free-night-certs-points-paid-nights-with-hyatt-pay-my-way/
1:07:23 Question of the Week: Will getting a Chase card I had before cause the bank to cancel all my credit cards?
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00:40 Giant Mailbag: "It's like a 21c hotel on steroids"
3:52 What crazy thing...did Nick's wife do this week?
10:07 Mattress running the numbers: Last call for a Hyatt mattress run
https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-cash-or-points-worksheet/
16:50 Mattress running the numbers: Planning your Marriott mattress run
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/
https://frequentmiler.com/official-word-marriott-mixed-paid-award-stays-will-earn-double-credit/
22:20 Main Event: Delta devaluations and sweet spots
https://frequentmiler.com/delta-miles-are-worth-less-on-my-mind/
Delta devaluation for partners to Europe: https://frequentmiler.com/ouch-big-delta-devaluation-on-partner-awards/
40:12 Good uses of Delta miles: https://frequentmiler.com/best-uses-for-delta-miles/
50:45 Post Roast: I spy with my little eye...missing updates from the SeatSpy post!
https://frequentmiler.com/seatspy-an-awesome-tool-for-finding-ba-and-virgin-award-flights/
https://frequentmiler.com/lie-flat-to-hawaii-how-to-use-seatspy-to-find-saver-awards/
55:58 Question of the Week: Does it make sense to get a VPN or Google Fi for a 4-month trip abroad?
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3:08 Audience Feedback
4:33 Mattress Running the Numbers: Best Western elite status with just 3 stays
https://frequentmiler.com/best-western-slashes-elite-requirements-for-2021/
9:06 Main Event: Extreme stacking gone wrong
https://frequentmiler.com/hugely-profitable-rewarding-the-motley-fool-subscription-with-amex-offer/
https://frequentmiler.com/amazing-looking-motley-fool-offers-that-arent/
https://frequentmiler.com/stack-drop-chase-boa-offer-for-56-or-more-in-profit/
https://frequentmiler.com/1800flowers-extreme-stacking/
https://frequentmiler.com/walmart-plus-savings/
https://frequentmiler.com/shopathome-honoring-walmart-deal-if-youre-persistent/
For more on the good old says (this no longer works), see: https://frequentmiler.com/sears-and-kmart-extreme-stacking/
37:05 Post Roast: Is Nick wrong about the Companion Pass?
https://frequentmiler.com/companion-pass-with-a-single-southwest-credit-card/
42:10: Post Roast: Why did Greg publish a Schwab Platinum cash out guide?
46:35 Question of the Week: If it sounds too good to be true, how do we know it isn't?
https://frequentmiler.com/my-experience-setting-up-a-new-llc/
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00:22 Giant Mailbag
https://frequentmiler.com/a-trip-down-the-turkish-miles-smiles-rabbit-hole/
4:52 What crazy thing....double header!
5:29 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week?
Marriott launched a new promo, but many members have been unable to register.
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/
For the tip about customizing payments to mix some paid and some award nights:
https://frequentmiler.com/bet-didnt-know-maximizing-marriotts-5th-night-free-longer-stays/
10:46 What crazy thing....did Delta do this week?
14:19 Main Event: Amex changes the game
https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-cards-enhancements-for-2021-dining-wireless-and-spend-bonuses/
https://frequentmiler.com/amex-gold-10-uber-benefit-now-live/
https://frequentmiler.com/amexs-preemptive-retention-credits-mark-a-strategy-shift/
37:36 Post Roast: Greg's turn
https://frequentmiler.com/the-perfect-hyatt-mattress-run/
41:14 Post Roast: Nick's turn
https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/
48:47 Question of the Week: Can you double up on Hyatt elite night credits by cancelling the credit card and re-applying?
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00:24 Giant Mailbag
2:03 What crazy thing did....Spirit Airlines do?
9:17 Mattress running the numbers: The Motley Fool
https://frequentmiler.com/hugely-profitable-rewarding-the-motley-fool-subscription-with-amex-offer/
21:22 Main Event: Is Chase dropping the hammer on manufactured spending?
38:10 Post Roast (Greg roasts Nick)
https://frequentmiler.com/saving-thousands-of-miles-with-united-excursionist-perk/
44:11 Post Roast (Nick roasts Greg)
https://frequentmiler.com/brex-bonus-110k-transferable-points-without-a-credit-inquiry/
48:29 Question of the Week: Is the Turkish sweet spot for United domestic flights gone?
https://frequentmiler.com/turkish-miles-smiles-complete-guide/
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00:36 Giant Mailbag / What crazy thing did Chase do this week?
8:49 Mattress running the numbers: Is the Wyndham nights + points + coupon deal worth mattress running?
https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-timeshare-offer-199-for-3-night-stay-15000-points-100-coupon/
https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-timeshare-presentation-survival-guide-get-your-no-face-on/
14:51 Main Event: No such thing as a free upgrade: Passing the GUC
https://frequentmiler.com/passing-the-guc-greg-gives-global-upgrades-to-nick-with-a-catch/
Resource mentioned: https://frequentmiler.com/delta-global-upgrade-certificates-partner-airlines/
40:00 Post Roast: Greg wrote abut a "perfect" non-mattress run, but was it even a mattress run?
https://frequentmiler.com/the-perfect-hyatt-mattress-run/
43:41 Post Roast: Greg roasts other bloggers for being excited about the new Free Spirit. Nick defends Spirit.
54:25 Question of the Week (#1): Will mobile check-in work for a no-contact Hyatt mattress run?
56:03 Question of the Week (#2):Is an Amex referral shutdown forever?
1:01:49 Question of the Week (#3): How do I keep my Membership Rewards points alive?
https://frequentmiler.com/keep-points-alive/
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00:47 Giant Mailbag: Marriott's elite benefits guarantee is back
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-spg-elite-benefits-guarantee/
9:59 What crazy thing.....did First Tech do this week?
https://frequentmiler.com/first-tech-federal-credit-union-referral-offer-get-100-for-both-parties/
13:46 Mattress Running the Numbers: Double points with Choice Privileges
https://frequentmiler.com/choice-privileges-promo-earn-2x-bonus-points-on-stays-through-2-28-21/
18:13 Main Event: The year of the mattress run
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-launches-easy-elite-status-for-2021-and-cheaper-saver-awards/
https://frequentmiler.com/shortcuts-to-marriott-platinum-elite-status/
47:00 How does Marriott's promo compare to Hyatt's?
50:00 If you were to mattress run either Marriott or Hyatt for elite status, which would it be?
https://frequentmiler.com/which-marriott-elite-benefits-apply/
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-complete-guide/
1:13:49 Why aren't we talking about Hilton or IHG?
1:16:20 Post Roast
https://frequentmiler.com/the-year-of-the-mattress-run-top-tier-status-in-6-programs-in-48-nights/
1:19:36 Question of the Week: Does it make sense for a big spender to keep the old Marriott card or should they upgrade to the Ritz?
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00:23 Giant Mailbag: Choosing Marriott elite nights over suite nights.
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-choice-benefit-valuations-which-to-pick/
8:15 What crazy thing did Amex do this week?
-Random Hilton free nights
-Extra Dell credits that aren't correct
14:37 Mattress running the numbers: Should Greg really transfer Membership Rewards points to Hilton?
24:14 Main Event: Amex races out of the gate. What's next?
https://frequentmiler.com/amex-adds-30-monthly-paypal-credit-to-platinum-card-for-6-months/
https://frequentmiler.com/great-amex-offers-for-personal-platinum-cardholders/
https://frequentmiler.com/amex-offer-spend-500-get-25-10-times/
1:04:51 Post Roast
Nick roasts Greg over Delta elite status
https://frequentmiler.com/gregs-delta-elite-plans-for-2021/
1:12:01 Greg roasts Nick over the Southwest Companion Pass
https://frequentmiler.com/is-the-southwest-companion-pass-still-worth-it-in-2021/
1:17:55 Question of the Week: Do you earn elite nights when booking through The Hotel Collection from Amex?
https://frequentmiler.com/hacking-hyatt-prive-for-the-win-in-new-york-city/
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1:03 Pop quiz
3:17 Giant Mailbag: Letter from LarryinNYC
5:48 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week? The round-around we got over a member-to-member transfer.
11:50 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth subscribing to the Motley Fool just to earn the 7500 Ultimate Rewards points?
https://frequentmiler.com/7500-ultimate-rewards-points-with-99-motley-fool-subscription/
17:18 Main Event: 2020's Deal of the Year
https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-chase-pay-yourself-back/
https://frequentmiler.com/wow-amazing-barclays-spending-offers-via-email/
https://frequentmiler.com/wow-17k-business-class-to-from-europe-on-iberia-through-march-2021/
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-boundless-5-free-nights-should-you-go-for-it/
https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-125k-10x-platinum-offer-for-some-targeted/
https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/
https://frequentmiler.com/hsbc-600-bank-account-bonus-available-with-easier-requirements/
https://frequentmiler.com/airlines-eliminate-change-fees-aa-alaska-delta-united/
https://frequentmiler.com/amex-refer-a-friend-three-for-all/
1:02:01 Post Roast
https://frequentmiler.com/loyalty-alchemy-convert-citi-to-choice-9k-to-15k/
https://frequentmiler.com/use-your-expiring-ihg-free-night-for-status-match-opportunities/
1:08:13 Question of the Week: Isn't 5x Ultimate Rewards better than 5x Marriott, Southwest, or United?
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1:00 Giant Mailbag
5:32 What crazy thing . . .
8:25 Mattress running the numbers: Is Marriott's targeted 22.5K offer worth chasing?
https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-marriott-bonvoy-promotions/
16:41 Main Event: Rewards that can't wait
https://frequentmiler.com/end-of-year-checklist/
https://frequentmiler.com/amex-airline-fee-reimbursements-still-works/
https://frequentmiler.com/rumor-ihg-to-extend-free-night-certs-but-too-late-for-most/
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-instant-status-match-challenge-from-ihg-hilton-hyatt-and-accor/
38:06 Post roast: Isn't the Verizon credit card a total snoozer? Did Nick miss his chance to roast a prime cut?
49:06 Question of the week: How can I get just a few Membership Rewards points ASAP?
https://frequentmiler.com/verizon-visa-mini-review-good-choice-for-verizon-wireless-customers/
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