Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide
Marriott's rewards program, named "Marriott Bonvoy," in my opinion offers better than average rewards for paid stays, a fair elite program, a huge selection of hotels that run from very low end to ultra-luxury,...
What’s in Nick’s Wallet? 2024 Edition
Yesterday, Greg wrote a post about what's in his wallet. I didn't initially intend to write my own version of this right away, but I couldn't help but enjoy the contrast: while Greg says...
What’s in Greg’s Wallet? 2024 Edition
In the latest Ask Us Anything livestream, a participant asked how many credit cards we each had. I estimated that between my wife and I we had over 80 cards open. Yes, wow. But...
Quick-Fire Q&A from Jan 2024 Ask Us Anything
On the first Wednesday of every month we run an hour-long Ask Us Anything session live on YouTube. With such limited time to answer your questions, we always receive far more questions than we...
Stephen’s elite status plans for 2024
Greg recently shared his plans for earning elite status with airline and hotel loyalty programs in 2024, while Nick did the same this morning. Tim and I are both going to share our plans...
Nick’s 2024 elite status plans
In 2024, I intend to enjoy some of my elite statuses. I don't anticipate chasing after qualifying for many statuses this year, but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve and angles...
Hana-Maui Resort, Destination by Hyatt: Bottom Line Review
The "Road to Hana" is one of the more touristed parts of the island of Maui. However, as famous as the road itself is, folks often do it as an out-and-back day trip, spending...
T-Mobile giving out free Hulu, a gift card fraud lawsuit and what player 2...
T-Mobile is giving some customers free Hulu (but the bad kind), a Japan Airlines flight bursts into flame and what your player 2 really wants to say about points and miles. All that and...
Spit shining our 2024 crystal ball
Each of us took a swing at predicting what will happen with loyalty programs and credit cards in 2024. Some of it will surely prove to be absolutely hogwash -- other predictions will prove...
Chase Ink Business Cash Credit Card Review (2024)
A no-annual fee card that earns up to 5x Ultimate Rewards? Let me introduce the Chase Ink Cash. This is one of the most rewarding credit cards out there, and it's been a fixture...
Ways we’re using Dell credits (and maybe making a dent in AA elite requirements)
The other day, I wrote a post about how I need to trim my collection of Platinum cards. On the chopping block in the not-very-distant future are four or five Business Platinum cards. While...
Shortcuts to Hyatt elite status and Milestone Rewards
Hyatt's top tier Globalist elite status is awesome. It offers suite upgrades, free full breakfast, free parking, waived resort fees, and more. No other major chain offers elite status that compares. But... getting Globalist...
(Update: Now live) Huge (mostly positive) changes to Hyatt’s Milestone Rewards
Update 1/3/24: These Hyatt Milestone Rewards changes are now live. You can transfer suite upgrade awards and club access awards to others, plus there are now Guest of Honor Awards that can either be...
Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits. Which to pick? (Pick by 1/7/24)
If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit". A second Choice Benefit is available for those who complete...
