A point is not equal to a point… or a mile
It's amazing to me how often I hear newcomers to this hobby compare signup bonuses or earn rates of various miles and points and...
How To Combine Chase Ultimate Rewards Points from Multiple Cards – and Why You...
To those of us that have been doing this a while, it's elementary. But if you are new to all of this, many things...
Maui Travel Tips
This post is a continuation of my Hotel Review for the Waldorf Astoria Grand Wailea in Maui, Hawaii.
I thought that rather than cram in...
What Does “No Preset Spending” Limit Mean?
I thought I'd take a minute to clear up a bit of credit card terminology that trips a lot of people up and that's...
Are You Covered for Rental Car Damage When You Pay With Points (CDW /...
Updated April 2021:
I'm always trying to think about topics to cover where I once had a question and it took some research and...
Chase Freedom Unlimited Card Review
Is the Chase Freedom Unlimited a Good Card?
Absolutely. The Chase Freedom Unlimited credit card is one of the staples of the Chase Trifecta.
If you...
Chase Reconsideration Line: How It Works
When you apply for a new Chase credit card and get rejected, the first thing many people want to do is find out why...
Chase Trifecta: Three credit cards that maximize Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
I can craft a custom miles and points strategy for anybody as long as I know things like spending volume, spending habits (categories of...
The Cheapest US-Europe Business Class Award: 88,000 Points Round-Trip
Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, I've dialed way back on posts like this - the core of this website. In this case, it was...
New to Miles and Points? Watch my NY Times Travel Show Seminar Here
In January, I presented a seminar at the New York Times Travel show in New York City with Jamie Larounis of The Forward Cabin.
The...
