Episode 77 – Airline Status or Be Your Own Elite? w/ Sam Simon from Milenomics
Episode Description
Sam Simon from Milenomics (the Professor) drops by for a hearty debate with Trevor about whether it’s worth chasing airline status or just
Should long-term taxable investors consider dividend-minimal funds?
I’ve been thinking lately about the role taxes play in calculating investment returns. It’s not a question that’s very relevant to most people, since for the vast majority of Ame..
Spread, Scale, Time, and Probability of Malfunction: The Net Present Value of a Deal
I’ve been batting this idea around in my mind for a while now while trying to discern why certain deals are worth pursuing while others can be a waste of
United MileagePlus Shopping adds Button
If you’ve followed the blog over the past few years, you know I’m a huge fan of Shopping Portals I use them when I buy anything, whether it is to resell
Student Spring Break Packing List for Europe: What to Take, What to Leave Behind
I recently saw a Facebook question asking about a teenager’s first trip to Europe. Instead of answering in Facebook, I thought I’d put together a handy resource that anyone can
In memoriam: OPEN savings, selling Membership Rewards points for 2.5 cents each
It’s been widely reported in recent days that American Express is ending its OPEN savings program for small business credit cards on June 1, 2018. Long-time blog subscribers know..
Three keys to saving money with the Disney Dining Plan
Do you save money with the Disney Dining plan? My stance on the Disney Dining Plan for years has been simple. I’d always say something along the lines of, “The
The Hyatt-Oasis partnership is live, and won't work for travel hackers
All the way back in October I wrote about the announcement of a partnership between Oasis, a luxury short-term home and apartment rental company, and the World of Hyatt loyalty
Last Chance! NapaDO tickets close March 9th!
We attempted to break the mold–yet again–with NapaDO. We kind’ve broke the mold with the first few ResellingDO’s. That said the Merryvale winery, that is graciously working with ..
How long should you wait between credit card applications? (Reader Question)
So today IRL I had a friend ask me, “How long should I wait before applying for a new credit card?” This friend, who I’ll call Nicole, had been poking
US Bank Real-Time Rewards are good, not great
I’ve seen a few posts from folks lately about US Bank’s introduction of so-called “Real-Time Rewards,” which allow you to book travel reservations with your card directly instead..
Discomfort matters little when you’re happy
When I tell people I took a 9 hour train across Sri Lanka, half of the time standing on the jam-packed car without air conditioning, almost unable to move an inch, the reactions ..
Some Thoughts on Stewardship
My kid stayed home from school last Thursday as did 3/4 of his high school. Not due to illness or bad weather, but because someone threatened to shoot his school
Could the Delta NRA Spat break the Atlanta Fortress Hub?
I hate to get into politics, but there is an aviation-linked story that is just too amazing to skip. You see, Delta Airlines posted last week that it would no
My 10 Favorite SPG Low Category Redemptions
SPG is my favorite program for low category hotel redemptions. They have the most such properties that are interesting throughout the world – even in Western Europe, as you’ll s..
Summer Suggestions: Amalfi Coast
Welcome to my new series, Summer Suggestions, where I recommend places for you to visit this summer because we can’t! While I’ll offer some ideas about how to get there,
Estimate Your Personal Breakage Rate
“Sam, the funniest thing happened, I was cleaning my car and I found an old unopened $500 VGC. Hilarious, right?”
No. Not hilarious.
Or maybe you’ve cleaned out a drawer and found
Using bank points to book cash flights and travel: a primer
The miles and points game has definitely changed over the past few years. These days, you may get more value using points to book cash flights instead of stressing searching
Walt Disney World on Points & Miles 2018: Disney Dining
Paired with a ride on the World Famous Jungle Cruise, Skipper’s Canteen is one of our favorites
We’re just back from a trip to Walt Disney World during the week Massachusetts
How worried should Delta American Express cardholders be about RAT?
I’ve been watching with interest as datapoints have rolled in of American Express signup bonuses being denied to people who meet the minimum spend requirement with manufactured s..
Episode 76 – Hyatt Globalist thoughts and best ways to earn Ultimate Rewards with FQF
Episode Description
Free-quent Flyer returns to talk thoughts on Hyatt Globalist status and solid ways of earning Ultimate Rewards..
The high-employment generation
The lives of Americans my age are overwhelmingly defined by a single formative experience. Not the September 11 attacks, which happened at the beginning of my junior year of high
Amex Hilton ASCEND 75k Upgrade Offer – No Lifetime Clause
Some people, including myself, are seeing a 75k offer for upgrading their no-annual fee Amex Hilton Honors card to the $95 annual fee Ascend card (aka Surpass refresh). Importan..