Tag: podcast
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Roll your own hotel elite status
Is hotel elite status worth it? This week, we talk about ways to get elite treatment without investing the time and effort in enough...
Roll your own airline elite status
You can get elite treatment without paying the price for elite-level loyalty. This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we talk the perks...
Delta breaks up with its loyal customers. It’s not you, it’s Delta
Delta doesn't want your undying devotion, they just want your dollars. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that Delta has redesigned...
Citi’s awesome rewards program
The Citi ThankYou program gets less attention than its transferable points program brethren. Does Citi have a sleeper cell of cards that can provide...
Two for the price of one: How to get a free companion ticket
Whether you've got a partner for life or a freeloading friend, this week we talk how to bring a companion for free when you...
10 tricks for spending fewer points for flights & hotels (game show edition)
Get your pen and paper ready and see how many of this week's 10 tricks for spending fewer points for flight and hotel rewards...
Chase Ultimate Rewards points: Best ways to get great value
After discussing card strategy last week, this week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we discuss strategies to get the most value that you...
