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Each Bank's Biggest Weakness, A Tax Proposal With Big Travel Hacking Implications & Lake Tahoe Trip Report May 06, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss each bank's biggest weakness, a troubling new tax law proposal that could change travel hacking and Shawn's recent trip to Reno / Lake Tahoe. We also update you on Mark's savings for college, the best Japanese onsens and award travel acronyms.

Episode Notes

5:48 - Lake Tahoe Trip Report

15:30 - Citi weaknesses

18:48 - Chase weaknesses

21:28 - AMEX weaknesses

24:48 - BofA weaknesses

27:06 - Troubling new tax rule?

32:56 - Money for college

34:22 - Japanese onsens

35:52 - Award travel acronyms

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Travel Is A Struggle, Amex's Positive Change & Solo Travel With Kids Apr 29, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Joe's recent travels and how travel is not ready for prime time. We also give some tips on how to stay ahead of the bumpy ride that is travel. We then discuss Amex's positive change, why solo travel with our kids is amazing and Marriott's stupidly insane credit card fee.

Episode Notes

3:20 - Travel not ready for prime time

9:45 - Ideas for saving stress and time during current travel conditions

13:32 - AMEX increases credit card limit

20:50 - Planning a last minute trip

22:14 - Solo family travel

29:14 - Hotel charges a credit card fee??

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Chase Made Their Portal Worthless, Capital One Revamps Their Program & Is The Citi Premier Worth Even More Now? Apr 22, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss why the Chase portal is now worthless, miles and points plays we avoid like the plague and whether the latest Citi Premier refresh adds value. We also talk about combining those pesky Amex Uber credits, Capital One greatly improving their program and if Bellagio jumped the shark pulling out their bathtubs.

Episode Notes

4:56 - Does being able to cash out Citi Premier make it more valuable now?

12:41 - Miles and points plays we avoid like the plague.

22:02 - Is the Chase travel portal now completely useless?

29:43 - Capital One vastly improves their program.

31:06 - How to combine Amex Uber credits for max value.

32:52 - Did Bellagio make a mistake removing the bathtubs?

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Amex Tries To Break Up Families, The Best Chase Card is Surprising & Doing Florida On The Cheap Apr 15, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we discuss Amex's negative Centurion Lounge changes, the new king of Chase card welcome offers & how Shawn saved money on his latest Florida vacation. We also discuss American Airlines' best kept secret and how snazzy Bellagios new rooms look.

Episode Notes

5:21 - United Quest and Chase personal card rankings

13:29 - AMEX Centurion removes guest privileges

20:29 - Saving money on car rentals in Florida

24:43 - How Shawn saved money on hotels in Florida

39:29 - AA reduced mileage awards

40:29 - Bellagio room renovation

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Why Does IHG Suck, Our Favorite One Card Wallets, Maxing Out Delta's Promo & Status Apr 08, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast Bethany from Bougie Miles joins us to talk about how IHG's latest devaluation is the last straw, maxing out Delta's new promo and how to get status on the cheap and our favorite one card wallets. We also talk about a new airline status match opportunity, an awesome new Virgin Atlantic change and 5 amazing places to visit.

Episode Notes

4:50 - IHG devaluation

14:26 - One card wallet

21:03 - Delta status opportunities, How To Earn Delta Status Cheaply

28:21 - 5 Favorite locations after 140+ countries visited

29:15 - Founderscard Virgin Atlantic status

30:26 - Flying to Japan with miles or other miles

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Preferred Blows Reserve Out Of The Water, Easy Miles & Points Wins, Shawn Hits Up South Beach Apr 01, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about Shawn's recent visit to South Beach and Central Florida. We also talk about why the Sapphire Preferred has been kicking the Sapphire Reserves butt lately. Lastly, we talk about the small miles and points wins we love, and hate.

Episode Notes

8:56 - The Best Sapphire card

18:40 - Easy wins that bring joy

23:56 - Shawn went to Miami!

37:19 - Free golf with hotel stay

38:24 - Don't be your own worst enemy

40:03 - Hilton certificates are...not ideal

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Bumpy Travel Future, Free Night Shopping Spree & Hyatt Invades Vegas Mar 25, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about our plans to use our plethora of free night certificates, how the return to travel will be mighty bumpy and Hyatt's big new move into Vegas. We also go over the Disneyland reopening, how Amex is giving bonuses out early and the application rules for every bank!

Episode Notes

6:59 - Hyatt taking over Vegas

15:49 - The bumpy road back to travel

24:23 - Using our free night certificates

34:06 - Disneyland is reopening, check out Disney Hacks

35:01 - AMEX gave Mark his sign up bonus early

35:47 - Credit card rules by bank

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Amex Dropping Bombs, Our Bougie Birthdays & Our First Mileage Run Of 2021 Mar 18, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about a mileage run to Panama, Amex's amazing new offers and stacking the deals for big wins. We also talk about our favorite birthday trips, maxing out Chase Freedom's new categories, Hyatt's continued expansion and much more.

Episode Notes

5:55 - Shawn's winning! (Panama airfare deal and mileage run)

14:01 - Insane increased Amex sign up offers

18:58 - Coolest birthday trips

30:55 - Maxing out Chase Freedom's 2nd quarter

31:39 - Hyatt 1,000 Hotel Promo

32:58 - Amex Hilton & Bonvoy transfer bonuses

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Smuggling Booze Into Hotels & Cruise Ships, Citi Fraud Fiasco Update & Was Frontier Status Even Worth $49 Mar 11, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we talk about maxing out Frontier status, yeah that is a thing. We also discuss Virgin Hotels' food policy and if we sneak food and drinks while traveling and Mark updates everyone on his Citi fraud fiasco. Lastly we talk about some increased card offers, Disneyland, wanderlust in Bhutan and a booking flights guide.

Episode Notes

5:43 - Frontier status match and how much a pain it was to use

12:59 -No drinks or food for Virgin Hotels

21:34 - Disneyland cleared to reopen

25:21 - Update on Citi fraud fiasco

32:22 - The curious case of Bhutan travel

33:35 - Delta has increased offers on their cards

34:19 - How far in advance can I book my flights

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Why Resort Fees Aren't All Bad, Application Spree Results & The Craziness Of North Korean Money Mar 04, 2021

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In this episode of the Miles to Memories podcast we debate resort fees and discuss why they maybe aren't so bad. We also take about saving for college with travel hacking, recent application spree results and why North Korean money is so interesting.

Episode Notes

3:45 - Resort fees - are they as bad as everyone says they are? (Shawn's solution)

17:27 - Mark's application spree

23:03 - North Korean currency and foreign currencies in general

30:00 - Mark's college savings update

31:45 - The Affirm "Debit" card

34:43 - AMEX launches cell phone protection

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