Game changing transfer bonuses: The Bilt card ain’t just for renters anymore
People often ask whether the Bilt card has a use case if you're not a renter. A year ago, I'd have said "not really" for most people. But that has changed: last week, we...
Pay Taxes, Earn Big Rewards
You may not ever hear two people who are more excited about paying their taxes than Greg and I sound on this week's Frequent Miler on the Air. That excitement stems from the fact...
Marriott’s marriage to MGM Resorts: A match made in Bonvoyland
After having some time to digest the full details of the Marriott and MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy marriage, we discuss the headline benefits (and how we really feel about them) on this week's...
Shortcuts to airline elite status
Want to rile up frequent flyers who earn elite status the old fashioned way? Let's talk all about shortcuts to airline elite status. Whether you're starting from scratch and need to generate elite status...
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...
The single best deal of 2023
A few days ago, I crowned a Deal of the Year champion, but on this week's Frequent Miler on the Air, Greg and I discussed the nominees I listed and additional reader suggestions to see...
The 2023 Bonvoyed Awards
As we close out 2023, it is high time we took a moment to recognize the low points in loyalty by honoring those who have dishonored their loyal members with unexpected devaluations, unfriendly changes,...
The travel rewards we want most
The Frequent Miler team has enjoyed some incredible award travel, but this week on Frequent Miler on the Air Greg and Nick daydream about the award redemptions that we'd like to book someday. Our...
Our favorite travel rewards for 2023
In 2023, our travels returned to full speed ahead and have collectively taken us all around the world. This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we look back at our favorite points and...
The art of extreme stackery
For those who love it, shopping is its own reward. For everyone else, we can console ourselves by earning big rewards while shopping. In this week's podcast, Nick and Greg discuss the art of...
Your companion is now free to move about the country
Want to "free" up a companion to move about the country -- and maybe even a few other countries, too? This week we talk about what I've often called the best deal in domestic...
A good deed is its own reward (but we can do better)
Maximize your charitable giving by being strategic about how to earn rewards. From how to donate without saddling your chosen charity with processing fees to the best ways to stack up rewards on spend,...
Wringing Value from United miles
United Mileage Plus is a perennially popular award program with US-based travelers. While United rarely wins the race to the lowest award pricing thresholds, there are numerous ways to nonetheless get very strong value...
How to get awesome value from American Airlines miles
If you want to fly fancy, American Airlines miles can get you amazing value for some of the best in-flight experiences thanks to their partner awards. They can also be really handy in some...
