Best Frequent Miler Podcasts (2024)

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Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines Wedding Planning | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep269 | 8-23-24 59:31

26m ago59:31

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Late 2023, Alaska Airlines announced that it planned to acquire Hawaiian Airlines and just last week, the DOJ allowed the merger to move ahead. Today, we'll talk about how to prepare for this "wedding" between programs. (01:12) - The value of my Life miles just disappeared into Finn Air Listen to Ask Us Anything Ep69 here. Listen to Frequent Miler …

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Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard | Card Talk Ep3 | 8-22-24 14:26

36m ago14:26

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The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard is a new card that's coming out soon to replace the old Bank of America Virgin Atlantic Flying Club credit card. In this episode, we'll discuss more about this upcoming credit card. (00:10) - The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard replaces the old Virgin Atlantic Flying Club credit card Learn more about the Virgin Red R…

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Beyond the 4% Rule: Smarter Strategies for Financial Independence with Karsten Jeske 1:32:36

6h ago1:32:36

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#189: Learn to master retirement market risks and safe withdrawal rates with finance expert Karsten Jeske. We explore key strategies like the 4% rule, sequence of return risk, and delve into roles of taxes, annuities, inflation protection, portfolio allocation, and even the psychological aspects of retirement planning. Karsten Jeske is the founder …

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Amex Gold card - keep or cancel? | Ask Us Anything Ep69 | 8-14-24 59:31

1h ago59:31

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In addition to our regular weekly podcast, we also host an Ask Us Anything Live on YouTube once a month where the Frequent Miler team answers listener questions about points, miles, rewards cards, and whatever else comes to mind. This episode originally aired on August 14, 2024. (10:19) - Does Cathay Pacific still do multi-cabin award pricing? I tr…

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Best Uses for Virgin Points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep268 | 8-16-24 54:43

4d ago54:43

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You can use these points for cruises, hotels and some really compelling deals on flights, of course. In this episode, we'll discuss some of our favorite uses for Virgin Points. (01:28) - Tips for using AutoSlash for car rentals... (06:50) - The Amex Gold card's Dunkin' benefits can apparently be used at Baskin Robbins! Read more about the Amex Gold…

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My Must-Have Products and Services for Life, Work and More 1:02:29

5d ago1:02:29

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#188: Here are the 130+ things I cannot (or don’t want to) live without, including my favorite tech, web and mobile apps, travel gear, subscriptions, banks and financial tools. I also share health and fitness items, smart home gadgets, kitchen tools, must-haves for kids and more! Link to the full show notes with all the links and discounts for ever…

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Chris Hutchins' favorite life hacks | Coffee Break Ep22 | 8-13-24 19:45

2h ago19:45

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Chris Hutchins is the host of a podcast called "All the Hacks" where he talks about not just travel hacks, but life hacks as well. In today's episode, he shares some of his favorite life hacks with us. (01:09) - You can find the episodes where Chris Hutchins interviewed Greg and Nick on All the Hacks here: https://frequentmiler.com/check-out-greg-a…

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Tips for Better Family Travel | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep267 | 8-9-24 1:01:39

4d ago1:01:39

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We get asked a lot about how to travel as a family...or how to make family travel better. In today's episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we'll talk about tips for family travel. (01:11) - Everyone wants more family travel tips! See our Ask Us Anything episode 68, "How do you travel with young kids?" here. (03:31) - Free Spirit Travel More Masterc…

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Wells Fargo One Key+™ Mastercard | Card Talk Ep2 | 8-8-24 13:00

5d ago13:00

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There's a rewards program that's in common between Expedia, Hotels.com and VRBO. As a rewards program, it was fairly disappointing, but does that mean Wells Fargo's new One Key+ card is also going to be disappointing? We'll talk about it in today's Card Talk episode... (01:50) - Noteworthy perks of the Wells Fargo One Key+ card... (04:02) - Is the …

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42 Travel Planning Tips & Hacks from Travel Pro Leigh Rowan 1:12:15

12d ago1:12:15

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#187: Learn the art of travel planning to enjoy incredible vacations. Travel pro Leigh and I share over 40 practical tips to create the perfect itinerary, save on flights and hotels, find travel inspiration, experience destinations like a local, and much more. Leigh Rowan is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a full-service travel management co…

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Best card for groceries & dining (commenters strike back) | Coffee Break Ep21 | 8-6-24 18:43

7d ago18:43

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On a previous podcast, we discussed the most rewarding card for groceries and dining, picking ~4 cards we thought were good for both of these categories. We got a lot of feedback with other suggestions for cards readers thought we should have included. Were they right? Let's discuss... Find podcast episode 20 here: The most rewarding card for groce…

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Growing Points via Transfer Bonuses | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep266 | 8-2-24 1:13:07

11d ago1:13:07

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We love points that are transferable because we love the optionality of transferring to different hotel and airline partners, but also because there are sometimes transfer bonuses that you can take advantage of to maximize that value - just another reason to love transferable points. (01:33) - Conflicting reports on the ability to transfer IHG poin…

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Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card | Card Talk Ep1 | 8-1-24 5:01

13d ago5:01

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The Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card has no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, and a decent earning rate. This makes it a pretty easy card to justify keeping. In this episode of our brand new series "Card Talk", we'll highlight all the other notable elements of this card to help you determine if it's right for your wallet. (00:00…

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25 Money Rules (and When to Break Them) with Brian Feroldi 58:22

19d ago58:22

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#186: We'll break down 25 investing and finance rules of thumb, so you can learn to make better financial decisions, whether your goal is growing your wealth, retiring early, managing your portfolio, buying a car, or many other goals. Brian Feroldi is an investing expert and founder of Long Term Mindset, a financial education company. He is the aut…

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The most rewarding card for groceries & dining | Coffee Break Ep20 | 7-30-24 19:08

23d ago19:08

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Everybody eats! So everyone can make use of earning opportunities at restaurants or grocery stores. In this episode, we'll talk about our 4 favorite credit cards for exactly this. (01:31) - Amex Gold Card earns 4 points per dollar for US grocery stores (up to $25K in spend) and 4x for restaurant dining Read more about the Amex Gold Card here. (03:2…

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How to gift free hotel nights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep265 | 7-26-24 1:00:08

21d ago1:00:08

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(00:00) - Ever wanted to gift a free hotel night to someone else? In today's episode of Frequent Miler on the Air we'll discuss the ways you can do this! (01:18) - In response to Greg's post "Hilton Honors is winning me over, but I’d like one more enhancement…" one reader wonders, "Does Hilton pay influencers to do this?" (Read that post here: http…

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12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky 1:02:04

26d ago1:02:04

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#185: Learn a proven 4-step framework to create more time in your day for whatever matters most. In this episode, Jake and John share tactics to highlight your priorities, maintain laser focus, energize with healthy habits, and reflect in order to continuously improve and transform your life. Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky are the authors of the best…

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Rumored Amex Gold Card Changes: Good or Bad? | Coffee Break Ep19 | 7-23-24 19:42

22d ago19:42

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The Amex Gold Card is about to change. In this episode we'll review the current details for this card, the changes we predict to see, and whether those changes are good or bad. (01:05) - Current card details Learn more about the Amex Gold Card here (02:13) - What's (allegedly) changing? (04:50) - What might be good about these changes? (07:51) - Is…

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Hot Hotel Card Offers | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep264 | 7-19-24 1:18:18

25d ago1:18:18

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There are a bunch of hotel credit card offers that are bigger than usual right now, some of them pretty surprising. That's what we'll discuss in this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (01:20) - Booking Hilton stays with a mix of points and a free night award - just watch for a 3 night minimum. (Mail Bag) (05:32) - Read how to find SLH hotels bo…

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5 Hacks To Save $50k/yr (Lower Taxes, Free Travel, Waived Fees & More) 55:46

27d ago55:46

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#184: Sharing five tactics I've used recently to maximize points, lower property taxes, cut credit card annual fees, get a free companion pass, and earn thousands of dollars through bank and brokerage bonuses. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/5-tactics-to-maximize-savings Partner Deals DRAM: 20% off my favorite sparkling water with …

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Frequent Miler origin story - Carrie's story | Coffee Break Ep18 | 7-16-24 19:48

1M ago19:48

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(01:37) - Carrie saw Greg speak at Chicago Seminars in 2013 - the topic was Million Mile Madness. (02:10) - The next summer (2014) Drew and Carrie were invited to the "Ann Arbor Art Fair Do". While in Ann Arbor, they met Greg for kayaking. (05:02) - Over the next few years, Carrie periodically did freelance projects for Greg (including an infograph…

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Hilton delivers luxury through SLH | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep263 | 7-12-24 1:24:52

1M ago1:24:52

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Hilton has brought on their partner Small Luxury Hotels of the World which has been a bit more exciting than we expected it would be. In today's Frequent Miler on the Air episode we'll discuss more. (01:07) - a note about the alliteration in "pop-up prison" vs "pop-up jail" (Mail Bag) (02:56) - IHG Premier 60K certs (Card Talk) Read more about the …

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Debunking the Biggest Parenting Myths with Emily Oster 52:45

1M ago52:45

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#183: Economist Emily Oster uses data to challenge and debunk common parenting beliefs and shares data-driven strategies for parents to make more informed and confident decisions. We also cover data on polarizing topics like sleep training, breastfeeding, private vs. public school education, and more. Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brow…

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How do you travel with young kids? | Ask Us Anything Ep68 | 7-3-24 1:05:52

2M ago1:05:52

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In addition to our regular weekly podcast, we also host an Ask Us Anything Live on YouTube once a month where the Frequent Miler team answers listener questions about points, miles, rewards cards, and whatever else comes to mind. (01:25) - How do I know how much my points and miles are worth (and are all points and miles worth the same?) (06:04) - …

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How to get great value from your Platinum card | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep262 | 7-5-24 1:16:22

2M ago1:16:22

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The Amex Platinum card has had great welcome bonuses for a while now, but it's a very expensive card. Are there reasons to keep the card once the annual fee comes due? That's what we'll discuss in today's Frequent Miler on the Air episode. (01:36) - Online chat for immediate Avios refunds? (Mailbag) (05:26) - Wells Fargo Attune Card (Card Talk) Rea…

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Shortcuts to Elite Travel Status with Greg the Frequent Miler 56:44

1M ago56:44

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#182: We share 10+ insider secrets and shortcuts to earning elite status with airlines and hotels. We cover the basics of elite status and how to leverage credit cards, points and miles, and status matches to maximize travel perks. We also explore non-traditional methods like gifting and buying, vacation homes and corporate partnerships to earn and…

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Don’t take a siesta on Sonesta | Coffee Break Ep17 | 7-2-24 19:32

2M ago19:32

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Sonesta is a hotel chain with more than 1100 properties that we haven't paid much attention to until Tim wrote a recent post about the Sonesta Travel Pass, a program that sort of came out of nowhere. In this week's Coffee Break episode, we'll chat more about why you shouldn't siesta on Sonesta! (01:24) - Sonesta Travel Pass Basics (04:04) - Elite S…

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Navigating Amex’s Welcome Bonus Family Rules | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep261 | 6-28-24 1:25:29

2M ago1:25:29

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Amex has long had rules against getting a new welcome bonus for a card you’ve had before. Now, they’ve expanded those rules to include "families" of cards. In this episode we'll help you navigate this confusing and tedious concept. (01:31) - With pointsyeah a reader found an interesting redemption for ANA first class... but found a great discount f…

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Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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#181: Learn the profitable side hustle of turning everyday deals into a reliable income stream. Chris and Kai explore an unconventional approach to maximize savings, leveraging brokerage bonuses, meal kits, cell phones, buying groups and gift cards. They also share tips to find the best freebies and discounts. In 2023, Kai earned over $36,000 and 2…

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Frequent Miler origin story: Nick’s story | Coffee Break Ep16 | 6-25-24 24:00

2M ago24:00

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On a previous Coffee Break episode, we talked about the Frequent Miler origin story – Greg’s story. This week, we'll learn about Nick's origin story with the Frequent Miler team. (00:47) -Super quick recap of next 5 years from the start of the blog Greg posted a "Help Wanted" for full time employee, which you can read here (02:21) - How Nick got in…

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Best ways to get to Hawaii | Ep260 | 6-22-24 1:27:13

2M ago1:27:13

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(00:00) Intro: There are a multitude of ways to fly to Hawaii using miles and points (and even many ways to get a deal on cash tickets). On this week's show, we discuss ways to fly to Hawaii from around the US from as few as 10K or 13.5K points each way. (01:06) New FM intro (03:22) Card Talk: Sonesta World Mastercard https://frequentmiler.com/sone…

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Stocks vs. Real Estate: What’s the Best Investment to Build Wealth? 50:21

2M ago50:21

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#180: Chris hosts a debate about whether stock investing or real estate is the faster path to wealth. He's joined by experts from The Motley Fool and BiggerPockets who dive into tax advantages, cash flow potential, long-term returns, and wealth-building strategies associated with each investment path to help you make informed decisions. Jason Moser…

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Bilt is costing Wells Fargo dearly. Should you duck & run or double down? | Coffee Break Ep15 | 6-18-24 19:55

2M ago19:55

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(00:00) The Wall Street Journal reported friction in the relationship between Wells Fargo & Bilt. What was reported and what do we make of the details? Find out in this episode of Coffee Break. (01:16) What the Wall Street Journal Article says (02:01) Digging into article details a bit about the Bilt / Wells Fargo relationship (06:34) Fraud and Mon…

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Travel Wisdom from the World’s Most Traveled Man (Harry Mitsidis) 52:17

2M ago52:17

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#179: The world’s most traveled man, Harry Mitsidis shares his wisdom on the transformative benefits of travel. He provides insights on planning trips for the best experiences, shares his favorite destinations and highlights under-appreciated countries and regions. Harry Mitsidis is one of three people in the world to have visited every country twi…

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Top 10 Tips for Last Minute Award Travel | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep259 | 6-14-24 1:26:45

2M ago1:26:45

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Greg and Nick have been consumed with last-minute travel the last week and a half so it's great timing for them to summarize 10 important tips for last-minute award travel. (01:17) - Standing ovation for the annual challenge! (Mailbag) (06:43) - Annual Challenge recap and overview Watch the Stage 1 recap video here: https://youtu.be/bMt_NfuuINI?fea…

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How a Simple Change Can Improve Your Health, Sleep and More with James Nestor 1:01:19

2M ago1:01:19

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#178: Bestselling author James Nestor reveals how improper breathing can lead to health issues that include poor sleep, asthma, chronic congestion, ADHD, and anxiety. He shares research-backed techniques to identify and correct your breathing habits, highlighting the numerous health benefits of nasal breathing. James Nestor is a science journalist …

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Highlights and lowlights from the Last Minute Travel Challenge | Coffee Break Ep14 | 6-11-24 18:48

2M ago18:48

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Greg and Nick are busy returning home from a jam-packed week competing in our 2024 annual team challenge "Flying by the Seat of our Points". For this coffee break episode, we've highlighted a portion of the final livestream from Kuala Lumpur where the team reflects on the highlights (and lowlights) of their individual journeys. You can find out all…

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Catching up with the Last Minute Travel Challenge | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep 258 | 6-7-24 37:17

3M ago37:17

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This episode is a little different because Greg and Nick are busy competing with eachother for the Flying by the Seat of our Points Challenge! If unfamiliar, every year we put together a team travel challenge designed to force us to reach challenging and entertaining goals with our points and miles, and showcase what can be done with these tools. I…

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Best Bank Account Setup to Earn Interest on All Your Cash 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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#177: Chris shares the best accounts to replace your checking account and maximize interest earning. He evaluates must-have banking features, compares 10+ bank accounts, assesses the pros and cons of switching accounts, offers automation tips to elevate your banking experience and so much more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/best-…

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Our worst travel challenge moments | Coffee Break Ep13 | 6-4-24 19:29

3M ago19:29

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(00:00) - You know that sinking feeling when you know things are going wrong? With a brand new travel challenge just launched last night, we've got our past travel challenge snafus in mind. Coffee Break: Our worst travel challenge moments (02:53) - 40K to Far Away Learn more about the 2019 40K to Far Away Challenge here. (03:09) - Greg: Train break…

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Learning to Love LifeMiles | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep257 | 5-31-24 1:37:29

3M ago1:37:29

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Nick has loved LifeMiles for a long time but Greg has traditionally been less convinced. Recent changes make Greg curious to hear more about Nick's long-time love of LifeMiles. Can Nick convince Greg to become a fan? (01:33) - On Ep 255: Strategizing Hilton cards, credits, and free nights, Greg’s podcasted plan left people with questions about fami…

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Redeeming Points and Miles for Max Value (and What Not To Do!) with Nick Reyes 1:31:55

3M ago1:31:55

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#176: Chris and Nick share the strategies you need to know to easily get the most value out of your points and miles. They discuss the best and worst redemption options, transferring points, optimal ways to structure a trip, finding availability, tips for hotel and airline programs and more. Nick Reyes is the Senior Author at Frequent Miler and co-…

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World of Hyatt’s decline by a thousand cuts | Coffee Break Ep12 | 5-28-24 19:10

3M ago19:10

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You know we're fans of Hyatt...but some of their recent behavior has been downright painful! That's what we'll discuss in today's Coffee Break episode. (01:28) - Hyatt introduced Category 8, claiming it would only be for SLH (03:05) - Introduced peak pricing (04:26) - As feared, they moved Hyatt properties into that Category 8 (04:43) - Introduced …

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Monday Musings: Latest Deals, Summer Award Travel, Father's Day Gift Ideas, Calling 911 and More 42:55

3M ago42:55

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#175: Host Chris Hutchins shares his latest deals, advice on booking summer travel with points, some father’s day gift ideas, a family health update and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/monday-musings-2 Resources Mentioned All the Hacks Newsletter Latest Deals Bilt Rewards Toast App for Restaurants Hilton Summer Promo Credit C…

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Best cards for grocery, dining, gas, travel, Costco, and more | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep256 | 5-24-24 58:59

3M ago58:59

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Everybody loves a one-size-fits-all answer, but today we're discussing which cards are best for which kinds of purchases: grocery, dining, gas, travel, Costco... Sure you can just keep one card in your wallet and earn on that card exclusively, but many of us switch it up depending on what we're purchasing. That's what we'll discuss in today's episo…

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Secrets of Success in Life and Work with Legendary Silicon Valley Investor Andy Rachleff 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

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#174: Legendary investor Andy Rachleff shares invaluable lessons to accelerate your personal and professional growth. He explores how success can be achieved through the power of intellectual curiosity, non-consensus thinking, effective writing and questioning, and decision-making. He also offers practical advice on career advancement and leadershi…

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When points wag the dog | Coffee Break Ep11 | 5-21-24 18:26

3M ago18:26

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Sometimes points and miles wag the points-collector dog... which is to say, sometimes the hobby changes your travel behavior. In episode 11 of Coffee Break, we'll talk about how. (01:40) - Rent day date nights (Greg) (03:32) - Going to baseball games / event tickets (Nick) (06:54) - Helicopter into NY (Greg) (09:15) - Vacationing where the award sp…

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Digital Wallet Security and Credit Score Myth Debunking with NerdWallet's Smart Money 25:54

3M ago25:54

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#173: Today I’m sharing an episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, where hosts Sean and Sara address the safety and privacy concerns of digital wallets and debunk common credit score myths. They highlight the importance of securing your digital wallet by leveraging phone security features, understanding privacy policies of digital wallet provi…

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Strategizing Hilton cards, credits, and free nights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep255 | 5-17-24 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

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Hilton's SLH partnership is stirring up some excitement over Hilton, even for people like Greg who haven't bothered with Hilton cards for awhile, so this week we're discussing Hilton credit cards, credits, and free nights. (02:07) - We forgot about Qpoints last week... (Mail Bag) (05:10) - Citi Strata Premier (Card Talk) (10:33) - Citi accidentally…

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Is Renting Actually Better Than Buying a Home with Katie Gatti Tassin 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

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#172: Today we go deep on the dilemma of renting vs. buying a home. Joined by Katie Gatti Tassin, we'll discuss current market dynamics, debunk misconceptions about homeownership, and provide insights to help you navigate this significant life decision. We'll also share personal finance strategies and insider tricks to help you secure the best deal…

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