United MileagePlus announces huge changes to earning and redeeming miles
There's an oft-repeated joke in travel circles that goes something like this: "Want to know what United is planning for next year? Look at...
Amex Platinum: The card most frequent flyers should have, but rarely use
Despite the eye-watering $895 annual fee, the American Express Platinum Card® is a great choice for most frequent flyers. Get the card for its welcome bonus, keep...
Adding to the collection: Cards I’ve opened recently (on Nick’s mind)
Over the last year, I've written about or otherwise discussed cards I intend to cancel or downgrade (see The white-hot ultra premium credit card...
Fine Hotels + Resorts® vs The Edit by Chase Travel℠ | Coffee Break Ep93...
Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Edit by Chase Travel℠ are hotel programs offered by American Express and Chase, which offer a similar array...
ALL Accor: A Guide to Accor Hotels’ Loyalty Program
Accor is a hotel program that's often an afterthought for US-based travelers... and not without reason. Although it has over 5,700 properties worldwide and...
Greg’s top picks (my favorite card offers)
Below you'll find my picks for the best current credit card offers, along with a dash of analysis.
Background
Our Best Credit Card Offers page always...
Chase Ink Business Cash Credit Card Review (2026)
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...
IHG One Rewards Complete Guide (2026)
IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program of the InterContinental Hotels Group. This program encompasses brands from long-term-stay value-options like Staybridge Suites and Candlewood...
Breaking my nonrefundable rule, more of Bilt’s rocky rollout, luxury booking experience compared and...
As a general rule, I don't make nonrefundable travel reservations. I broke that rule...and was promptly reminded why I ordinarily live by that rule.
Earlier...
Kimpton RiverPlace, Portland (Fine Hotels + Resorts®): Bottom Line Review
Last year, my wife and I made a terrific weekend in Portland, Oregon, out of a concert and two Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR)...
Private Island ultra-all-inclusive barefoot luxury: $2,500 rebate | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep345...
In today's podcast, we'll talk about why you might not want to toss out that United credit card mailer, how Bilt has led us...
My JetBlue blunders chasing Mosaic 2 or higher
Last year, my family of four completed the JetBlue 25 for 25 promotion, so all four of us now have JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic 1...
The Edit vs Amex: My experience at Pendry Chicago (and a point mystery)
Recently, my wife and I spent three nights at the Pendry Chicago hotel. I had booked the first two nights through The Edit by...
My EU261 compensation claim for a Finnair flight booked with Alaska Atmos rewards
In December, my family's trip from Rovaniemi, Finland, to Frankfurt, Germany (via Helsinki) was disrupted when a delay on the flight from Rovaniemi to...
