Credit card cell phone insurance success & lessons learned
I hate phone cases. My wife "Some people" think I'm crazy, but I just don't think it makes sense to buy a sleek, thin, beautifully designed electronic device only to hide it in a...
Delta Diamond devalued, but not destroyed
Delta Diamond status is highly regarded among frequent flyers - so much so that it has seemed worthwhile to Greg to spend enough money on Delta credit cards to keep that status. Unfortunately, Delta...
Is Delta loyalty still worth pursuing? (on my mind)
Delta miles seem to drop in value every time I turn around. The latest hit is to international partner awards (see: Delta torpedoes SkyMiles value for partner awards). Delta's partner award prices for flights...
Setting up a business: easier than you might expect
At any moment in time, at least several of the very best credit card offers of the moment are business credit cards. We've long included tidbits reminding readers that they may have a business...
Frequentmiler.com is ours! Celebrate w/ huge swag giveaway
I started this blog as a hobby in 2011. When I picked the name "Frequent Miler," I made sure that the FrequentMiler ID was available on Twitter, but it never occurred to me to...
Planning for a miles & points afterlife
Don't worry, there's no bad news coming in this post. Rather, a presentation at the recent Chicago Seminars made me realize that if something ever happened to me, my family likely wouldn't have any...
Gold card adds Uber benefits, but is it enough?
Today American Express has announced a new Uber benefit on the Gold Card that will eventually replace the airline incidental credit on that card, but both benefits will overlap in 2021. This will be a...
The right stuff for stuff-seekers, +3x strategy, questioning the value of Gold and more
Given the general trends regarding travel and borders that are closed in many places, readers have frequently asked about the best ways to redeem points for things other than travel and still get good value....
Great value for non-travel rewards (want stuff?)
Update 11/15/20: Transfers from Citi to Shop Your Way no longer have 20% bonus. Point transfers from Citi are no longer recommended.
A couple of years ago a friend asked me which credit card she...
[Update: Expires 10/28] 5 Free Nights! Should you go for it?
Update 10/22/20: We can now confirm that the Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless offer for 5 free night certificates is scheduled to end on 10/28/20.
Update 10/19/20: A reader reports receiving an email with a new...
Amex Gold: Keep or cancel?
After this post was published, Amex announced new benefits for the Gold card: $10 per month Uber / Uber Eats credit and 12 months Uber Eats Pass subscription. The new Uber Eats benefits may...
Beginner with business credit card plan: Over 500K points & 2 years Companion Pass
Separately I published a first year credit card plan for a single person with no ability or willingness to apply for business cards: Beginner credit card plan: over 500K points in 12 to 15...
Surprising debit card benefits
One of my favorite things about getting in "the game" with credit cards is the incredible benefits. I clearly remember the first time I went into an airport lounge (thanks to a Priority Pass...
My Amex +3X strategy (on my mind)
Amex's "3 for All" referral offer is a crazy valuable deal for big spenders. If you're lucky enough to be targeted, you can refer a friend to another Amex card (it doesn't have to...
