Episode 30: 5 Irrational Fears Around Points & Miles

Today we're back with what turns out to be a meaty review of core Milenomics philosophies, but first the news...

0:30 Citi Double Cash to Earn TYP? (HT DoC)

• Coming later this year
• Unclear what the conversion ratio will be

1:10 Citi Going to 48-Month Waiting Period on AA Cards (link)

2:10 BofA Alaska Personal 40,000 + $100 Statement Credit (HT DoC)

• Direct link
• Can’t get the card if you’ve had it in the preceeding 24 months

2:55 3x Fuel Rewards on VGCs at Stop & Shop/Giant 7/12-7/18

3:20 5 Things the Points & Miles Community dislikes more than they should

• Paying fuel surcharges See Episode 30: 10 Tips & Tricks for Premium Cabins to Europe
• Paying credit card annual fees See Episode 8: Liquidating Air Travel Incidentals
• Buying miles (especially from friends in the community)
• Paying cash for lodging See Milenomics Classic post on not actively collecting hotel points See The most seasonally miscategorized Hyatt properties
• Paying for VGC/MCGC liquidation Spread, Scale, Time, P(Malfunction): The NPV of a Deal

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