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...
When can you get the same card (and welcome bonus) again?
Did you know that it is sometimes possible to get the same credit card that you have had before and get the new cardmember welcome bonus again? In some cases, you might be able...
Delta’s Big Flip-Flop
Delta has walked back their elite status changes in a big way. Long-term elites and credit card enthusiasts have come out as good as gold. Has Delta gone too far and made elite status...
Must-have Amex cards
American Express features the widest array of desirable rewards credit cards on the market, but which are must-have winners for your wallet? This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we discuss who should...
Buying groups: Big risks / big rewards
Buying groups can be an appealing way to increase credit card spend (thereby earning nearly limitless rewards), but not without significant risk. On this week's Frequent Miler on the Air, we discuss what buying...
