TravelStories Episode 51: Everyday Carry
Everyday Carry Episode 51: Show Notes. Today’s episode is years in the making as finally, Tom and Trevor sit down and do a deep…
My successful delayed baggage claim through American Airlines and Chase
On December 24, 2024, American Airlines suffered a nationwide groundstop which naturally resulted in a series of delays. My partner and I were scheduled on a short nonstop flight..
TravelStories Episode 50: Points, Perks, and Possibilities with Joey Redmond
Episode 50: Show Notes Are loyalty programs becoming less valuable, or are they evolving to meet the demands of modern travelers? In this episode,…
Cash, leverage, debt, equity, and the difference between fake and real opportunity costs
Worth doing with cashMany years ago when I spent more time on the travel hacking circuit, I heard a guest talking about a then-current Office Depot/OfficeMax deal. She exclaimed,..
Upton Sinclair, petty capitalism, and intrusive thoughts
“It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.”I’ve been thinking about that line from Upton Sinclair’s campaign me..
Comparing Bank of America Preferred Rewards and US Bank Smartly relationships
For a good number of years, Bank of America has offered the highest cashback rebate on unbonused spend through their “Preferred Rewards” relationship program. Once you’re enrolle..
Two years investing with Prosper peer-to-peer lending
For the last few years I’ve been scaling up my investments with the Prosper peer-to-peer lending platform. Since there is essentially no community information available (the Pros..
TravelStories Episode 49: Talking a World of Topics With Ryan Smith
Episode 49: Show Notes In this episode, we welcome Ryan Smith, the news managing editor for upgraded points and a prolific writer published by…
TravelStories Episode 48: Festivus with Dia Adams
Episode 48: Show Notes What’s the holiday season without a little airing of grievances? Join us for our Festivus 2024 special, where we pull…
Two steps forward and one step sideways with Hyatt awards
I’ve seen a number of people write about two big improvements to the World of Hyatt award booking system: during the reservation process, Guest of Honor Awards (giving the guest
Vermont, the ratchet of prosperity, the community of isolation, and the isolation of community
I recently spent a few weeks in Vermont during what they hilariously call “stick” season, the one between “leaf-peeping” and “ski” seasons (because the leaves have already fallen..
TravelStories Episode 47: Turkey Day Travel and Travails
Episode 47: Show Notes What happens when Thanksgiving travel takes you across the Atlantic and through the heart of Europe? In this episode, Tom…
TravelStories Episode 46: Being a Thrifty Traveler with Kyle Potter
Episode 46: Show Notes. The travel space is constantly evolving, and the way in which airlines handle rewards systems is no different. Today on…
Robinhood never understood what their appeal was
I’ve written a number of times about Robinhood, the free stock-and-ETF trading app, over the years, and back in March I wrote about what I described as “one of the
Milenomics² Podcast NoAF Episode 77: Revisiting Be Your Own Elite in 2024
0:22 Delta Selling 80+% of First Cabin 15:40 How to Move Forward (or How to Get Started) Finally, This might not be the best…
TravelStories Episode 45: An Expedition into the Unknown
Episode 45: Show Notes. We’re always looking to try new things, but our recent trip to Colombia and Spain unlocked new levels of exploring…
TravelStories Episode 44: Lufthansa First Class with JT Genter
Episode 44: Show Notes. Lufthansa’s First Class is revered as one of the more aspirational airline products to flight; Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal (FCT)…
Small Town Paradox Draft #2
The Small Town paradox: or why you don’t have to leave the USA to get great exchange ratesIt’s a classic case of supply and demand: the fewer flight and lodging
Osaka for Kids:
Osaka Kids Plaza
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Tokyo Metro Fail
Image via Tokyo MetroBeing a DC native, I’m pretty confident on most subway systems. Even the Deal Kids have taken more trains in more cities than they could count. From
Dear Deal Mommy: How Do I Get 4 Tickets to X on Y Date, Cheap?
This is the latest of the series “Dear Deal Mommy” where, you guessed it, I answer readers’ questions. If you have a travel related question, please send it to me at info@thedeal..
The Gift of Experience
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When Money is Not Your Limitation, How Do You Decide Where to Go?
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