If You Need to Cash Out Some Points Right Now, That’s OK
This should sound obvious. But I know that, in the online communities of frequent flyers, it's sacrilege. I've been on record myself saying that cashing out points of miles for anything other than travel, which...
New 25% Citi –> Qantas Transfer Bonus
While I'd been hoping that we'd see a Citi ThankYou transfer bonus to Cathay Pacific AsiaMiles while AsiaMiles is running it's own 10% transfer bonus, it hasn't materialized. There is a potential, targeted 25%...
Should you Pay Taxes with a Credit Card? [2021]
Updated Jan 2021 to reflect that Pay1040 increased their fee from 1.87% to 1.99%. PayUSATax is now the lowest at 1.96%.
Should you pay taxes with a credit card?
There is one credit card that I...
Top MilesTalk Posts of 2019
These posts were the most widely read and shared posts on MilesTalk in 2019. If you haven't read them yet, they're new to you! ;-)
10. What is a Mile or Point Worth?
The MilesTalk "miles...
Recapping 2019 in Miles and Points – and 2020 Predictions
As we wind down 2019, I thought I'd recap what I think were the major things to happen in miles and points in 2019 and make a few predictions for 2020.
2019 Miles and Points...
When Does the Citi Rewards+® 10% ThankYou Point Rebate Post?
If you've read my post about the Citi Trifecta, you know that the Citi Rewards+® is an integral part of the Citi Trifecta, due to the annual rebate of 10% of points redeemed, up...
Citi Stack: Up to $30 off $90 at Amazon (Targeted)
There are two offers floating around now, totally stackable if you are targeted. I got both, and you may have as well.
$15 off $50 at Amazon with 1 ThankYou point
First, there's one for $15...
Citi Plans an American Airlines Banking Account – But….
According to CNBC, Citi is planning to finally launch a bank account for Citi AAdvantage credit card holders in states where Citi has no physical presence. It will supposedly be high-yield (that could mean...
How to Lower BA Business Class Surcharges by 42% or More
For many years, British Airways hasn't exactly had a reputation for stellar international business class.
In fact, they earned a reputation where their First Class was considered an OK Business Class and Business Class itself...
$75 off $750 on Citi Prestige Hotels
$75 off $750 of Hotel Bookings with a Citi Prestige
Trying to soften the blow of new rules for the Citi Prestige credit card that no longer allow us to use the Citi Concierge and...
