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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00:27 Giant Mailbag gets lost in the mail
1:01 What crazy thing did IHG do this week? Extending free night certificates in the most confusing way possible.
https://frequentmiler.com/rumor-ihg-to-extend-free-night-certs-but-too-late-for-most/
8:24 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth the time to do a survey to get 10K Hilton points?
13:13 Main Event: Chase Ultimate Rewards: More ultimate than before
https://frequentmiler.com/chase-to-add-air-canada-aeroplan-as-transfer-partner/
https://frequentmiler.com/chases-secret-transfer-partners/
https://frequentmiler.com/resources/
https://frequentmiler.com/air-canada-aeroplan-guide/
https://frequentmiler.com/latam-pass-a-sweet-spot-to-south-america-hiding-in-chases-secret-transfer-partners/
50:36 Post Roast: Nick roasts Greg for Marriott post
https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-devalues-homes-villas-point-redemptions-bonvoyed/
54:33 Greg roasts Nick on purchase protection
https://frequentmiler.com/amex-purchase-protection-to-the-rescue/
1:03:05 Question of the Week: How do I use the rest of my Amex airline fee credits?
https://frequentmiler.com/amex-airline-fee-reimbursements-still-works/
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Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:31 Giant Mailbag: A blast from the past about Delta systemwide upgrades
2:39 What crazy thing did Delta do this week?
https://frequentmiler.com/delta-boosts-elite-status-boosts-for-2021/
6:38 Mattress running he numbers: Choice 50K promo update
https://frequentmiler.com/get-50k-choice-points-free-night-with-500-all-inclusive-booking/
10:50 Main Event: American Airlines miles now worth more. So how can you get a bunch of miles?
https://frequentmiler.com/american-airlines-ends-international-change-fees-united-plans-to-match/
https://frequentmiler.com/aa-introduces-elite-choice-rewards/
47:03 Post Roast
https://frequentmiler.com/perry-lane-hotel-savannah-luxury-collection-marriott-bottom-line-review/
54:44 Question of the Week: How do you get a single room for four people in London?
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Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:20 Giant Mailbag
3:28 Bonus segment: Free gift for readers/listeners
6:14 What crazy thing did American Airlines do this week?
https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai...
12:07 Mattress Running the Numbers: Are the Marriott / Hilton transfer bonuses worth it?
https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai... https://frequentmiler.com/40-transfer...
14:58 Main Event: Hyatt top tier status is easier than ever
https://frequentmiler.com/wow-hyatt-s... https://frequentmiler.com/ludicrously...
56:20 Greg's top picks: How high should the World of Hyatt credit card be? Should existing cardholders cancel and re-apply?
https://frequentmiler.com/top-current...
1:01:56 Post Roast: No tips on how to get the Sears ThankYou Mastercard?
https://frequentmiler.com/store-credi...
1:07:36 Question of the Week: What might be asked on an Amex Financial Review and how should I answer?
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Music credit: Annie Yoder
0:27 Reader feedback: The opposite of the "joy of free" is "the pain of fees".
6:11 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? First up: ThankYou points devaluation
https://frequentmiler.com/citi-devalues-thankyou-points-transfers-to-shop-your-way-lose-20-bonus/
12:04 Next crazy thing: Amex hides away 10x earnings on Platinum card. 14:17 link: https://frequentmiler.com/yes-your-new-platinum-card-is-earning-10x-where-appropriate/
16:59 What crazy thing triple header! What happened to Delta this week?
21:10 Mattress running the numbers: Choice promo for 2K / 5K points for 2 or 3 night stays
23:32 Rocking Cyber Monday: Avoid the stress, beware the hype
https://frequentmiler.com/amazon-discount-with-membership-rewards-points/
https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-amex-offer-get-8-points-per-dollar-at-amazon/
https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-amex-offer-get-8-points-per-dollar-at-amazon/
https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-3x-10x-chase-spending-offers-on-a-plethora-of-cards/
https://frequentmiler.com/citi-cards-5-back-for-online-shopping-november-24-30/
51:41 Post Roast
Feeling thankful: https://frequentmiler.com/feeling-thankful-in-2020/
57:00 Question of the Week: Can you take back a suite night award and then get a do-over on the upgrade request? Should you?
Music credit: Annie Yoder
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00:17 Reader feedback: Can't leave a Stitcher podcast review?
2:21 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? A triple header! 1) Citi (3:26) 5% cash back for online purchase with a (semi) working registration website - stack with other deals https://frequentmiler.com/citi-cards-5-back-for-online-shopping-november-24-30/
2) Barclays (8:35) Crazy spending offers for existing cardholders! 60K points/miles with $3K spend - without a new credit card! https://frequentmiler.com/wow-amazing-barclays-spending-offers-via-email/
3) Choice privileges (14:23 Redeem fewer points for gift cards....except it doesn't work (and it's a bad deal anyway)
16:09 Mattress running the numbers: Is the Choice 70K points promo at all-inclusive resorts worth a mattress run to Mexico (or somewhere else?)
https://frequentmiler.com/70k-points-with-500-all-inclusive-booking-via-choice-privileges/
27:01 Main Event: Free points. Free money. Just ask.
https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-retention-offer/
https://frequentmiler.com/my-575-phone-call-complete-in-20-minutes/
52:44 Post Roast: Cash app. Are the wins way too small to care?
https://frequentmiler.com/stop-sleeping-on-the-cash-app/
58:28 Question of the Week: Which card(s) should Kathy use to pay a $10K tuition bill right now?
https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-sign-up-offers/
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Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:26 Giant Mailbag: Don't fly over the head of the beginners
6:16 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Amex is wasting money marketing Canadian cards to us.
9:44 Mattress running the numbers: Are the Marriott spending offers actually a good deal?
https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoy-business-amex-offer-spend-20k-get-25k-bonus/
22:01 Main Event: The amazing 250,000-point offer
https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-125k-10x-platinum-offer-for-some-targeted/
https://frequentmiler.com/my-plan-for-maximizing-the-incredible-amex-platinum-offer/
https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/
https://frequentmiler.com/huge-new-100k-offers-on-jetblue-plus-business-cards/
1:10:50 Post Roast: Did Greg get the top 8 hotel credit cards wrong?
https://frequentmiler.com/best-hotel-credit-cards/
1:17:32 Question of the Week: Could opening a "lesser" Amex card help you get rid of the no-bonus-for-you pop-up?
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Music credit: Annie Yoder
Topics & timestamps:
00:08 Giant Mailbag: Were we wrong about the Hyatt credit card spend promo?
3:28 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Now redeem Shop Your Way points for gift cards in useful denominations!
https://frequentmiler.com/shop-your-way-gift-cards/
8:53 Mattress Running the Numbers: Which card should you be using for grocery right now?
https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-3x-10x-chase-spending-offers-on-a-plethora-of-cards/
18:48 Main Event: Manufacturing spend and cash with buyers clubs
https://frequentmiler.com/is-a-buyers-club-a-good-idea-for-you/
47:41 Post roast
Greg roasts Nick: Credit card cewll phone insurance
https://frequentmiler.com/cell-phone-insurance-success-lessons-learned/
Nick roasts Greg: Pandemic battle: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Amex Gold
https://frequentmiler.com/pandemic-battle-sapphire-reserve-vs-amex-gold/
1:00:04 Question of the Week: Are Simon Mastercards any good?
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00:23 Mammoth Mailbag: FrequentMiler.com is ours! Some great swag can be yours.
https://frequentmiler.com/frequentmiler-com-is-ours-celebrate-w-huge-swag-giveaway/
8:23 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Chase targets the old Hyatt credit card with a spending offer not available on the new cards. Why??
11:47 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the offer for a Hyatt Cat 1-4 free night certificate for $4K spend a no-brainer?
20:22 Main Event: Delta Diamond Devalued, but not destroyed
https://frequentmiler.com/is-delta-loyalty-still-worth-pursuing-on-my-mind/
https://frequentmiler.com/delta-torpedos-skymiles-value-for-partner-awards/
https://frequentmiler.com/delta-eliminates-domestic-change-fees-on-all-but-basic-economy-tickets
https://frequentmiler.com/delta-status-match-challenge/
43:42 Post Roast
https://frequentmiler.com/planning-for-a-miles-points-afterlife/
51:00 Question of the Week
Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:54 Giant mailbag
3:01 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?
7:21 Mattress running the numbers: IHG's targeted free night offer
16:46 Best rewards for stuff-seekers
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/great-value-for-non-travel-rewards/
Additionally, for those interested in reading more about the Bank of America options:
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/bank-of-america-rewards/
55:06 Post Roast
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/top-current-credit-card-offers/
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/virgin-atlantic-mastercard-65k-offer/
1:02:53 Question of the Week: Can you refer your spouse to two Amex cards and get two bonuses?
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Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:10 Giant mailbag
1:33 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week?
4:56 Mattress running the numbers: Did we lead readers astray with our mattress running advice given the new Amex credit card offers?
15:50 Main Event: Defending yourself against Amex's war on gaming. What's safe for ramping up spend?
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/amex-refer-a-friend-three-for-all/'
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/pay-taxes-via-credit-card/
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/miles-for-college/
39:15 Post Roast: Is it really worth the cash to mattress run Globalist?
49:51 Question of the Week: Should Nick get the Hyatt credit card?
Music credit: Annie Yoder
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