Frequent Miler on the Air

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

May 21, 2024

Learn about how points and miles influence travel behavior, from rent day date nights to helicopter rides into NY. Discover vacationing based on award space availability and being 'forced' to travel due to expiring rewards. Get insights on optimizing credit card rewards for events, exploring unexpected travel gems, and utilizing expiring rewards for spontaneous adventures.

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ANECDOTE

Rent Day Date Nights

Greg schedules date nights on the 1st of each month.
This is to maximize the Built credit card's double points offer on rent day.

ADVICE

Meeting the Minimum

Use the Built card for small transactions throughout the month.
This helps reach the five-transaction minimum to earn points.

ANECDOTE

Baseball and Events

Nick attends baseball games using Capital One's cardholder exclusive seat deals.
He also uses Capital One Shopping rewards for event tickets, like Taylor Swift and WNBA games.

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