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.
Best credit cards for Black Friday deals
Like it or not, this week is all about shopping for deals. We're doing our best to help with our continually evolving Black Friday...
Amex product change via chat (it’s back and better than before)
I hate having to call to accomplish pretty much anything. If there's a way to do what I need online, that's always my preference. ...
Does Chase 5/24 ruin my Hyatt Globalist plans?
This year, for better or worse, I've left Hyatt behind in order to focus on achieving high level Marriott status (see: Marriott Platinum Premier: Into...
Marriott Platinum Premier: Into the home stretch
Prior to the August 18th Marriott Mergerpocalypse I talked myself into reaching for Platinum Premier 75-night status. And, I’m getting close. I see the...
(EXPIRED) My thoughts about the big Capital One news
Yesterday we learned that Capital One "Miles" will soon be transferable to airline miles. This is big news because it's finally possible to get...
Capital One Transfer Partners
Capital One "Miles" are transferable to many airline and hotel partners. Below you’ll find a complete list of Capital One transfer partners as well...
Is 4X worth $295 per year? Evaluating the new Amex Business Gold Card.
On the heels of the new (and well regarded) consumer Gold card, Amex introduced their new Business Gold card... and the world shrugged. Why? ...
Category chasing vs. minimum spending
Recently I published a series of posts detailing the cards that offer the best rewards when used together. For example, if you're at a...
Super Combos Cash Back Credit Cards
There are many great cash back credit cards available with repeatable earning rates up to 2.6% everywhere. It gets better if you're willing to carry a few cash back cards. In addition to your "everywhere" card, you can earn up to 5% cash back within common categories of spend (grocery, gas, restaurants, etc.). The best of the best is the...
[EXPIRED] Up to 18 miles per dollar at Staples via Alaska Mileage Plan shopping...
The Alaska Mileage Plan shopping portal is offering 10 miles per dollar at Staples today. If you have a card that earns 5X at...
Redeem Points for Experiences. A complete Roundup.
I've long argued that the best use for points & miles is for travel. It's often possible to get outsized value from your points...
Necker Island available again to book with miles
If you have a week free in January or August 2019 and you have 1.2 million Virgin Atlantic miles burning a hole in your...
Should I ditch my Sapphire Reserve?
Last week, news broke about Citi's upcoming changes to their ultra-premium Prestige credit card: starting next year they'll add 5X rewards for dining &...
Amex and Citi capture my wallet but not my spend
There was a time, not long ago at all, when I maximized my wallet with just two cards: Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Freedom Unlimited. I got 3X for travel and dining with the Sapphire Reserve, and I got 1.5X everywhere else with the Freedom Unlimited. Now, Amex and Citi have shattered that approach.
