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Frequentmiler.com is ours! Celebrate w/ huge swag giveaway

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I started this blog as a hobby in 2011.  When I picked the name "Frequent Miler," I made sure that the FrequentMiler ID was...
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Planning for a miles & points afterlife

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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...
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Gold card adds Uber benefits, but is it enough?

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Today American Express has announced a new Uber benefit on the Gold Card that will eventually replace the airline incidental credit on that card,...
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The right stuff for stuff-seekers, +3x strategy, questioning the value of Gold and more

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Given the general trends regarding travel and borders that are closed in many places, readers have frequently asked about the best ways to redeem...
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Great value for non-travel rewards (want stuff?)

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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...
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[Update: Expires 10/28] 5 Free Nights! Should you go for it?

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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...
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Amex Gold: Keep or cancel?

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After this post was published, Amex announced new benefits for the Gold card: $10 per month Uber / Uber Eats credit and 12 months...
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Beginner with business credit card plan: Over 500K points & 2 years Companion Pass

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Separately I published a first year credit card plan for a single person with no ability or willingness to apply for business cards: Beginner...
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Surprising debit card benefits

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One of my favorite things about getting in "the game" with credit cards is the incredible benefits. I clearly remember the first time I...
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My Amex +3X strategy (on my mind)

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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...
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Defending yourself against Amex’s war on gaming & more

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Amex's new incredible referral offers combined with some excellent big spend bonuses on a few Amex cards make it tempting to put the pedal...
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Which enhanced Marriott bonus is best? 5 nights vs points & Platinum

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Update: The Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless offer for 5 free night certificates is scheduled to end on 10/28/20. Yesterday, American Express unveiled new enhanced welcome...
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Justifying the Hyatt Globalist mattress run: is it worth using points for a “cash”...

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The year 2020 has finally pushed me to the absolute brink of sanity, as clearly evidenced by the fact that I've booked a 30-night Hyatt...
Amazon Prime Day 2020

Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals, stacking opportunities, and competitor sales

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If you're reading this off-line, I recommend clicking here to view in your browser. This way you're guaranteed to see the latest updates. Update 10/14/20:...

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