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CategoryRobinhood 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
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)…
Venti pivots (out of existence)
As far as I know, I’m the only person who has written in detail about Venti, the weird high-interest travel savings program, so it falls to me to pass along
TravelStories Episode 43: End of Summer Travel
Episode 43: Show Notes. As we wave goodbye to summer, Thomas and Trevor walk us through their most recent end-of-season trips: A Carnival cruise…
Complete guide to all 3(+) Zillions/Zift card designs and Just4U earning
In Friday’s post I gave a breakdown of my experience with fixed value $100 “bonus” Zillions/Zift gift cards, which cost a flat $100 but have a $105 value that can
Complete list of all 77 Zillions/Zifts bonus gift card redemption options
Earlier this week I wrote about the return of my favorite Just4U promotion: bonus points on “Online Exchange” cards, which can be redeemed online for a variety of electronic gift
My favorite Just4U gift card promotion is back
The only grocery store loyalty scheme I pay any attention to is the Safeway/Albertsons/etc. Just4U program, which periodically offers bonus points on the purchase of gift cards. ..
Don't forget resort fees when pricing Guest of Honor awards on paid stays
World of Hyatt elite “milestones” are, in addition to being a clever marketing gimmick, one source of additional value you accumulate as you earn elite qualifying nights each yea..
Correction: Membership Rewards-HawaiianMiles-Mileage Plan transfers are instant, when they work
Last week I wrote about Alaska Airlines’ announcement that miles could now be transferred back and forth between Mileage Plan and Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles.I wrote, “it tak..
TravelStories Episode 42: The Points Guy is Bilt for Rewards with Richard Kerr
Episode 42: Show Notes We Welcome Richrd Kerr, VP of Travel at Bilt Rewards. Richard is a miles, points, and travel enthusiast whose vast…
Things are looking good for the Membership Rewards-Hawaiian Airlines-Alaska Airlines play
Last month I wrote about one possible use of the world’s most-hoarded, least-useful loyalty currency, American Express Membership Rewards: transferring them to Hawaiian Airlines ..
Checking In Ep 28: Fractional Vacation Home Exchange w/Elite Alliance
I’ve long been intrigued by the luxury hotel timeshare market, where you get the quality and amenities of a five star hotel combined with…
TravelStories Episode 41: Perspective and Camp Mom with Dia Adams
Episode 41: Show Notes. Note: The video of this podcast can be viewed on Youtube, find it here. Family travel can be just as…
Quick hit: Hyatt Milestone 2K Next Stay Awards don't stack, but do post on award stays
I’ve been plugging along earning top-tier Hyatt Globalist status through manufactured spend on the Chase World of Hyatt credit card, and recently hit the 30-night and 40-night mi..
TravelStories Episode 40: Virgin Voyages
Episode 40: Show Notes. We’re heading back to the high seas! During this episode, Tom shares all the details of his recent trip with…
What are Membership Rewards points for?
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a travel hacker in possession of Membership Rewards points, must be in want of a way of disposing of them.This is the main
TravelStories Episode 39: SightDOING with Becky Pokora
Episode 39: Show Notes Are you bored of the usual tourist travel tropes and looking for more? Have you ever wondered how to turn…
Another improvement, and giving up on Venti, the gimmicky travel savings account
I’ve written before about signing up for Venti and about some improvements they made after reading my initial post. To recap, you deposit money through them with a partner bank,
Milenomics² NoAF Podcast Episode 75: Transfer Bonuses, Heightened Offers & Booking Partner Awards.
0:21 Transfer Bonuses 08:24 United Premium Cabin Awards (on United Metal) Gets Even More Expensive (Live and Lets Fly) 15:21 JetBlue Plus 80,000 16:14…
Quick hit: mobile balance loads trigger refreshed Amex personal Gold credits
I applied for an American Express Gold card back in April so have been following especially closely the recently announced changes to the card: a $325 annual fee, $50 semiannual
TravelStories Episode 38: Exploring the French and Italian Rivieras with Family
Episode 38: Show Notes Have you ever wondered what it’s like to travel the stunning coastlines and towns of the French and Italian Rivieras?…
TravelStories Episode 37: Menagerie of Travel Topics
Episode 37: Show Notes In today’s organic, stream-of-consciousness episode, we take a look at some of our recent travel experiences, explore current industry trends,…
What I learned attending the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (twice)
I’ve been out of the country for a few weeks visiting the Czech Republic, building the trip around attending the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. This was my second