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In this podcast, Frequent Miler founder Greg, and senior author Nick debate current topics in the points & miles world.
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Greg and Nick discuss:
00:29 Mailbag: A special congratulations
3:35 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?
5:55 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth mattress running for Marriott status with the current off-peak promo?
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-promos-free-night-with-homes-villas-stay-and-more-with-week-of-wonders/
13:33 Main Event: Raising points while raising children
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/a-bundle-of-points-with-our-bundle-of-joy-nearly-200k-points-earned-in-the-first-month-of-life/
40:13 Post roast
55:12 Question of the Week: Orphaned Turkish miles will expire soon. Pay to extend, transfer more to book a speculative trip, or let them expire?
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Music credit: Annie Yoder
Hotel Loyalty Wars
Hyatt and Marriott battle while Hilton and IHG stand back. Will Marriott follow-up with a huge Bonvoy Brilliant offer? Will Hyatt improve their credit card offer? How will Hilton and IHG respond?
00:21 Giant mailbag
02:02 What Crazy Thing Did Citi Do This Week?
05:52 Mattress Running the Numbers Wyndham is out with 3 new credit cards. And, guess what? The business card is surprisingly strong!
Wyndham card review:
14:26 Main Event Hotel Loyalty Wars: Hyatt and Marriott battle while Hilton and IHG stand back
Analysis of the 5 night Marriott offer:
Register now for Hyatt's Bonus Journeys promo:
40:35 Question of the Week
No Post Roast this week, but please read about last week's post roast here:
This week's main event: HUGE credit Card offers are back and bigger than ever. Which is best? What's coming next? We also cover the latest Marriott deals. Is it time to mattress run Marriott?
00:57 Giant mailbag
02:30 Crazy Citi thing...
04:29 Mattress Running the Numbers: Take advantage of Marriott's overlapping offers to get Platinum status
14:40 Main Event: Huge credit Card offers are back and bigger than ever. Chase business cards are fair game again. Sapphire Preferred 80K. Capital One 100K. Freedom 80K-ish. Which is best? What's next?
37:15 Post Roast Nick takes issue with Greg picking the World of Hyatt card as a must-have beginner card. Greg fights back...
This week: With Hyatt's generous overlapping offers, Nick is thinking of going big. Will he book a 30 night stay? Also: Chase is out with huge signup offers. Should we grab what's there now or wait for even better?
Greg and Nick analyze Hyatt's latest COVID inspired promotions. They're sweet! How will the others respond? We put down our bets.
In light of the coming Chase Freedom Flex and enhancements to the Chase Freedom Unlimited, is the Sapphire Reserve the king of the Ultimate Rewards wallet, or should you save money with the lower fee of the Sapphire Preferred or Ink Business Preferred? Greg and Nick discuss that, airline change fee changes, and more.
This week's timestamps may be added after publication.
Music credit: Annie Yoder
1:02 Mailbag: Nick closes the loop on Capital One and offers Confession Time
7:13 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?
9:50 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the Marriott status challenge worth mattress running?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVurTjC6afE&t=1933s
19:28 Main Event: Pandemic Vacation Take 3
51:40 Question of the Week: Does opening credit cards affect your insurance rates?
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Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:45 Reader Feedback: Greg's trip to Ventana Big Sur
4:26 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? A $900 million mistake
8:46 Mattress Running the Numbers: Targeted Marriott promotion for a free night cert after one paid night
16:24 Main Event: Searsiously? Did Sears make Citi more valuable?
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/on-my-mind-shop-your-way-gift-cards-are-a-big-deal/
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/shop-your-way-gift-cards/
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citi-double-cash-complete-guide/
43:24 Post Roast: Greg roasts Nick's ommissions. (Nick roasted Greg during the Main Event)
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/the-case-against-citi-thankyou-points-on-nicks-mind/
52:32 Question of the Week: What is the best credit card for accelerating retirement savings through manufactured spending?
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Music credit for intro/outro: Annie Yoder
0:33 Reader feedback: A change in our ratings 4:57 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Ritz-Carlton edition.
9:41 Mattress Running the Numbers: Choice 50K promo at all-inclusive resorts
21:41 Quick Hits: Southwest Travel Funds to points conversion: Do it or not and why?
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/southwest-travel-funds-conversion-live-its-a-great-deal/
28:16 Quick Hits: Get 10K miles from United MPX
32:42 Quick Hits: An easy 20K Aeroplan miles, almost for free
36:08 The new Aeroplan: What's changing and why you may or may not be excited
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/the-new-aeroplan-award-chart-first-reaction/
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/air-canada-aeroplan-guide/
58:11 Post Roast: Greg picks at Nick's post
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/no-annual-fee-wallet/
1:04:54 Post roast: Nick picks a few bones with Greg
1:11:20 Question of the Week
Music credit: Annie Yoder
00:51 Reader feedback: Nick's confession time
Related post on product changing Capital One cards: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/capital-one-product-change-dilemma/
9:44 What crazy thing did Citi do this week?
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/someone-in-ihg-marketing-was-having-a-laugh/
17:02 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is it worth transferring Ultimate Rewards to IHG for easy elite status?
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/top-tier-status-via-chases-ihg-transfer-bonus/
29:05 Main event: Do credit card category bonuses matter much?
https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/nicks-wallet-completely-revamped-in-6-months/
47:20 Post Roast
54:33 Question of the Week: When does it make sense to diversify into a third currency? Should this reader go after ThankYou points?
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