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Chase's Excellent Offer, Vacation Report & Being Stranded In A Foreign Country During The Pandemic Jul 30, 2020

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In episode 50 we discuss Mark's trip to a lake house, Chase's awesome new grocery spend welcome offers and being stranded in a coronavirus free country.

Episode Notes

13:53 - Mark's lake trip

23:06 - Mark bought a house

29:18 - Chase Freedom and Freedom Unlimited New Offers

37:40 - Stranded in Tonga without the coronavirus

38:56 - Miraval BOGO promo

41:04 - Observation Deck with Tiny Urban Kitchen

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Five Must See Destinations, Hyatt Suites Bookable Online and Double Dipping Your Retirement Savings Jul 23, 2020

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In episode 49 we discuss five places you should consider visiting that you haven't before, whether Hyatt suites being bookable on points is a good or bad thing overall and how to invest credit card rewards into retirement for extra savings.

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5:57 - Hyatt suites bookable online with points

11:50 - How To Double Dip Your Credit Card's Cash Back Rate - Tax Free Earnings X2

19:54 - Five places you should visit

38:08 - Target Redcard perks

39:01 - iPhone class action lawsuit, claim $25 cash

40:28 - Analysis of the American Airlines DOT complaint response by Middle Age Miles

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Selling Your Credit Score, Are Amusement Parks Safe & When Reselling Turns Into Bankruptcy Jul 16, 2020

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In episode 48 we discuss whether or not selling your credit for cash is worth it, are amusement parks safe right now and when reselling leads to huge losses. We also talk about earning those spouse points with Amex account manager, reminder to check your passports & more.

Episode Notes

5:49 - Disney is open, are amusement parks safe?

15:54 - Credit piggybacking

23:38 - TPM went bankrupt, how can you protect yourself in the future

31:57 - AMEX account manager

33:04 - Check your passport expirations

35:01 - MTM Youtube channel

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Chase Backtracks, Amex Clawbacks & Our Flashbacks To Our First International Travels Jul 09, 2020

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In episode 47 we discuss Chase shutting down their bonus earning error, massive Amex clawbacks and reminisce about our first international travel experiences. We also talk about the best bank bonuses out there right now, amazing Vegas hotel rates & more.

Episode Notes

9:35 - Chase 5X was an error

15:14 - AMEX RAT claws back Hilton, Delta and Bonvoy points.

21:36 - American Airlines lawsuit shows how far they will dig. (h/t paxex.aero)

24:16 - Remembering our first international trips.

40:01 - The best nation wide bank bonuses this month

41:18 - Vegas has amazing hotel rates (practically free)

42:23 - Fluz Shop Small codes for Amex.

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10x on Chase Sapphire Reserve, Advice for Beginners and Covid Vacations Jul 02, 2020

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In episode 46 we discuss the newest spending bonuses on the Chase Sapphire cards. We also talk about things we knew when we first started this hobby, a potential Vegas shakeup and vacations we would take right now if we could.

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7:36 - Chase Sapphire Reserve new bonuses

13:02 - What we wish we knew when we were beginners

21:40 - Covid's got us thinking of traveling to _____

31:08 - The international flying experience right now

32:34 - AMEX Platinum credits

33:07 - Luxor closing?

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4 Card AMEX Wallet, Disney Ticket Reservations and Wynn Calls Us Scammers Jun 25, 2020

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In episode 45 we discuss Wynn calling customers scammers, Vegas paying people to wear masks and the perfect 4 card Amex wallet. We also discuss how to get your Disney reservations set up, issues with Virgin Atlantic miles & how to max out Citi ThankYou point earning.

Episode Notes

7:05 - Wynn calls people scammers for using comp promo

13:26 - Vegas casino gives free slot play for wearing masks

18:25 - How to get Disney reservations for the reopening and beyond

25:48 - The perfect AMEX 4 card wallet

27:01 - Blue Cash and Everyday cards

30:59 - Delta cards

36:55 - Hilton cards

42:02 - Business cards

46:04 - Virgin Atlantic and Delta problems?

47:17 - Citi TYP maximization

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Cashing Out Ultimate Rewards, Mask Shaming Experience & Why We Don't Give Friends Travel Advice Jun 18, 2020

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In episode 44 we discuss the ugly side of mask shaming and Mark's recent experience. We also discuss upgrading to the CSR, cashing out Ultimate Rewards points, why we don't talk to friends about miles and points anymore & much more.

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5:53 - Talking to friends about miles and points

15:50 - Mask shaming is ugly & Mark's recent experience.

24:19 - CSR upgrade & cashout plans

31:53 - Strange business questions from American Express

33:08 - Chase 3Q Freedom categories

35:21 - Disney reopening dates are set

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New Vegas Meet Old Vegas, Travel Fears & Our Future Bookings Jun 11, 2020

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In episode 43 we discuss Vegas opening back up, how it is different and how it hasn't changed. We also discuss Shawn's recent travels and what it felt like to be on the road plus upcoming travel plans.

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10:34 - Las Vegas reopened!

26:48 - Our summer travel plans

35:57 - Universal Orlando re-opening

37:23 - Chase Sapphire Reserve 5X

38:02 - Tri-state area travel restrictions to Florida

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Dealing With Negative Amex Changes, Identity Theft & New Reasons For Canceling Travel May 28, 2020

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In episode 42 we discuss negative Amex changes, new reasons for cancelling travel and what is like to fly during the pandemic. We also talk about Vegas, theme parks and casinos in general opening back up, maximizing Amex credits and identity theft.

Episode Notes

3:12 - Vegas and other locations reopening

9:11 - AMEX's old but new four credit card limit

15:30 - Cancelling travel and avoiding travel shaming

27:08 - Someone applied for a credit card in my name!

36:26 - Recent flying experience during the pandemic

37:04 - Maximizing new AMEX credits

38:03 - Theme parks reopening

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Talking FIRE, House Sitting & Travel Hacking with GoWithLess May 21, 2020

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In episode 41 Shawn and Mark sit down with Amy & Tim from Go With Less to talk all things FIRE, retiring early, travel hacking, house sitting and everything in between.

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1:16 - Introducing Go with Less

7:50 - Learning about FIRE

13:51 - Youtube channel

18:07 - has COVID-19 changed FIRE calculations

22:33 - House sitting

30:23 - Travel hacking on the road

39:44 - Travel hacking advice

45:00 - Best money advice

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