Chase Freedom Flex vs. Chase Freedom: Review
Updated: February 2021
I've been getting a lot of questions about the differences between the (no longer available) Chase Freedom credit card and the new Chase Freedom Flex.
You can no longer apply for the old...
Chase Freedom Flex vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited: What’s the Difference?
Ever since Chase announced the launch of the new Chase Freedom Flex credit card, which essentially replaced the soon-to-be legacy Chase Freedom card, I've spent quite a bit of time comparing and contrasting those...
How Does Opening a New Credit Card Affect Your Credit Score?
One of the most common questions that I get, right after "Which credit card should I get?" is:
How Does Opening a New Credit Card Affect Your Credit Score?
Understandable question! Nobody wants to hurt their...
MilesTalk University: How to Use One Airline’s Miles to Fly Free on Another Airline
Partner Award Redemptions
A beginner question I get a lot involves the three airline alliances (OneWorld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam) and how you use your miles on one airline to book a an award flight...
A Post of Posts: A list of MilesTalk’s most useful / enduring posts
A funny thing with a blog is that when you write content, the blog doesn't really know if it's a one time deal or a post people could reference for years to come.
I've set...
MilesTalk LIVE! Q&A – Ep. 1 Aug 7: 8pm ET / 5pm PT
Go LIVE, they said! And so, we are...
Join me tonight, August 7th, from 8pm - 9pm Eastern time for the first "MilesTalk Live" broadcast.
First of many? Maybe! Let's see how this goes!
Details below:
For the...
Chase Sapphire Reserve or Sapphire Preferred: Which is right for you?
NOTE: On January 12th, 2020, the Chase Sapphire Reserve's annual fee will increase from $450 to $550 and add new benefits. I will revise this post on / after January 12th with the "new...
How to book a First Class award to Europe for 50,000 points (aka “Using...
Specifically, a First Class or a Business Class award....
The Airline: Amercian Airlines
The Arbitrage: Book the American Airlines flights using Etihad Airways miles
The cost: 50,000 Etihad miles (plus minor fees) for a one-way flight from anywhere...
Frequent Flyer Mile Arbitrage: A Reader Success Story
Not all award charts are created equal.
The same flight in the same class on the same airline can cost wildly different amounts to book depending on which airline's miles you are using to book...
MilesTalk: The Book! On Sale Now
In the world of miles and points, there is a LOT to absorb when you are first getting started. My friends never understood how I worked my magic to fly all around the world in First...
