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AA’s gloves are off, BAAd service, proper place pronunciation and more

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In today's Frequent Miler week in review around the web, we have a post covering AA's blunt response to a DOT complaint over the credit-card-shenanigans shutdowns, good tips for recon and customer service calls,...
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Amex clawback theory, Hyatt’s awesome promo, pick a partner and more

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This week's Frequent Miler on the Air ran long, but it's packed with stuff that's worth checking out. From Greg's storytime tip that might save you big someday to his theory on the Amex...
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Cancelling your Prestige or Premier card? Here’s how to keep ThankYou points alive.

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I’m a huge fan of transferable points programs, (like Citi ThankYou points).  These are programs that allow you to transfer points to multiple loyalty programs at a fair exchange rate.  By collecting points in...
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On my mind: Hyatt’s awesome promo

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A couple of days ago Hyatt announced an excellent new promo offering up to 25% back on awards, free parking, and triple points for Hyatt dining.  The 25% rebate, in particular, has me intrigued. ...
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Pick a single transfer partner for each program’s points…

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If you had to transfer all of your Citi ThankYou points, Chase Ultimate Rewards points, or Amex Membership Rewards points to a single partner today, which partner would you pick and why? This question...
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Why there are no 2X everywhere cards in my wallet

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There are two fantastic 2X Everywhere cards available in the US.  No, I'm not talking about Jennifer Garner's Capital One Venture card.  That's a good card, and it does earn 2 Capital One "miles"...
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Last Chance Deals: Happy Gift Card Amex Offer & Visa & Mastercard Gift Card...

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Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Only three deals are ending this week, but they're all great...
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April travel survey time capsule, home haircuts, Citi craziness and more

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This week around the web, we have a post with a very interesting infographic reporting when very frequent travelers say they'll travel again, the compound returns of cutting your own hair (strange but true),...
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Planning now for future travel, grabbing easy money, great pandemic credit card enhancements and...

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Should you plan now for future travel? See where Greg and I land differently depending on whether we're discussing earning points or burning points and what type of points they are in this week's Frequent Miler...
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My ever changing pandemic wallet

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Early this year I opened the kimono to show off the cards I keep in my wallet.  I was proud that I had a solid performing mix of cards in my wallet for every...
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2 credit card guide: A European vacation with two welcome bonuses

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While travel to Europe in the near term is highly unlikely for most Americans, many of us are likely thinking ahead to 2021 and beyond in terms of travel preparation. In future years, Europe...
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Traveling with six & credit cards for four: a Card Talk intervention

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Frequent Miler's Card Talk is a new bi-weekly series in which Nick and I meet with a reader to do a credit card intervention.  What credit cards should you get and which should you...
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Manufacturing free nights (Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott)

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Many of us aren't currently doing much traveling, but we are still earning points through credit card spend. This brings up the question of which cards to use and which types of rewards to...
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Last Chance Deals: 10% Staples & Lowe’s Amex Offers, Several SoFi Deals & More

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Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Tuesday is both the last day of the month and the...

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