Greg The Frequent Miler
Greg is the owner, founder, and primary author of the Frequent Miler. He earns millions of points and miles each year, mostly without flying, and dedicates this blog to teaching others how to do the same.
[Expired] Easier point alchemy via Choice (buy United miles for 1.1 to 1.3 cents...
Here's a simple, but limited time opportunity to buy United miles for 1.1 to 1.3 cents each (depending on which promotion you are targeted for). If you have travel plans where you can get good value from United miles, this can be a great way to get a huge discount.
Point alchemy: Turn pennies into United miles (Buy miles for 1.15 cents each)
Through a combination of deals and tricks, there is currently a way to buy United miles for only 1.15 cents each. The trick is to buy SPG points at a discount, convert them to Marriott points, redeem for a travel package, ...
Plastiq restores Amex payments within limited industries
For a while now the Plastiq bill payment service has been unable to process Amex cards. Plastiq has now reached out to let us...
5 things you need to know about the new Hilton credit cards
Amex and Hilton have unveiled their new credit card line-up. I'm particularly excited about their new high-end card with free Diamond status, up to $500 in statement credits, an annual free night, etc. Here are five things you need to know...
Newbie’s Second Dance
The informed newbie that I've written about before is back with a second round of credit card applications. He succeeded in a few ways that may surprise you. Read on for details...
The Amex war on gaming heats up
The Amex war on gaming kicks into high gear on Nov 1 2017. At that point, Amex's new rules explicitly disallow abuse, misuse, or gaming. What does that mean, and what should you do if you're a "gamer"?
A simple Chip & PIN solution for US tourists
Do you ever feel like an idiot abroad when paying by credit card and, unlike everyone else, having to sign for your purchase because you're American? It turns out that there's a ridiculously easy solution. As long as you have...
Use your FlexPerks points before 12/31!
This is a reminder to FlexPerks cardholders that US Bank will be changing the value of your points beginning January 1 2018. Starting January...
The Marriott 120K Offer [targeted]. Is it any good?
A targeted Marriott 120K offer has been spotted in the wild. Is it worth pursuing? The answer depends on...
Best Marriotts in the US to spend your free nights
Category 5 Marriotts in the US worth visiting can be tough to find. I searched through all of them and picked the ones with the best reviews, best locations, and best looks. Here's where to use your free nights...
Earn Inner Circle Status in the combined IHG Kimpton program
Now that Kimpton Rewards is merging with IHG Rewards, there will be great new options for redeeming IHG points and IHG free night certificates. That's the good news. The bad news is that achieving Kimpton top tier status will be harder. Here's how to do it without...
What is the best credit card?
There's no single best credit card. The best one depends upon your goals, and your life situation. But if you're looking for the best rewards, we can help. Here is how to find the best rewards for...
Top 5 Cat 5 Marriotts in the World
Marriott provides many opportunities to earn free category 1-5 nights. Their credit cards each offer a free cat 1-5 night per year. They frequently...
Loyalty alchemy. Turn Amtrak coal into United gold, and more…
One of the things that has long fascinated me about points and miles is the fact that great opportunities are sometimes opened up by...
