Frequent Miler on the Air

0:27 Reader feedback: The opposite of the "joy of free" is "the pain of fees". 6:11 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? First up: ThankYou points devaluation https://frequentmiler.com/citi-devalues-thankyou-points-transfers-to-shop-your-way-lose-20-bonus/ 12:04 Next crazy thing: Amex hides away 10x earnings on Platinum card. 14:17 link: https://frequentmiler.com/yes-your-new-platinum-card-is-earning-10x-where-appropriate/ 16:59 What crazy thing triple header! What happened to Delta this week? 21:10 Mattress running the numbers: Choice promo for 2K / 5K points for 2 or 3 night stays https://frequentmiler.com/choice-hotels-promo-stay-2-nights-earn-2000-points-stay-3-nights-earn-5000-points/ 23:32 Rocking Cyber Monday: Avoid the stress, beware the hype https://frequentmiler.com/amazon-discount-with-membership-rewards-points/ https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-amex-offer-get-8-points-per-dollar-at-amazon/ https://frequentmiler.com/awesome-amex-offer-get-8-points-per-dollar-at-amazon/ https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-3x-10x-chase-spending-offers-on-a-plethora-of-cards/ https://frequentmiler.com/citi-cards-5-back-for-online-shopping-november-24-30/ 51:41 Post Roast Feeling thankful: https://frequentmiler.com/feeling-thankful-in-2020/ 57:00 Question of the Week: Can you take back a suite night award and then get a do-over on the upgrade request? Should you? Music credit: Annie Yoder Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment!

00:17 Reader feedback: Can't leave a Stitcher podcast review? 2:21 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? A triple header! 1) Citi (3:26) 5% cash back for online purchase with a (semi) working registration website - stack with other deals https://frequentmiler.com/citi-cards-5-back-for-online-shopping-november-24-30/ 2) Barclays (8:35) Crazy spending offers for existing cardholders! 60K points/miles with $3K spend - without a new credit card! https://frequentmiler.com/wow-amazing-barclays-spending-offers-via-email/ 3) Choice privileges (14:23 Redeem fewer points for gift cards....except it doesn't work (and it's a bad deal anyway) 16:09 Mattress running the numbers: Is the Choice 70K points promo at all-inclusive resorts worth a mattress run to Mexico (or somewhere else?) https://frequentmiler.com/70k-points-with-500-all-inclusive-booking-via-choice-privileges/ 27:01 Main Event: Free points. Free money. Just ask. https://frequentmiler.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-retention-offer/ https://frequentmiler.com/my-575-phone-call-complete-in-20-minutes/ 52:44 Post Roast: Cash app. Are the wins way too small to care? https://frequentmiler.com/stop-sleeping-on-the-cash-app/ 58:28 Question of the Week: Which card(s) should Kathy use to pay a $10K tuition bill right now? https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-sign-up-offers/ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:26 Giant Mailbag: Don't fly over the head of the beginners 6:16 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Amex is wasting money marketing Canadian cards to us. 9:44 Mattress running the numbers: Are the Marriott spending offers actually a good deal? https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoy-business-amex-offer-spend-20k-get-25k-bonus/ 22:01 Main Event: The amazing 250,000-point offer https://frequentmiler.com/incredible-125k-10x-platinum-offer-for-some-targeted/ https://frequentmiler.com/my-plan-for-maximizing-the-incredible-amex-platinum-offer/ https://frequentmiler.com/big-new-75k-offers-pick-5x-office-supply-or-1-5x-everywhere/ https://frequentmiler.com/huge-new-100k-offers-on-jetblue-plus-business-cards/ 1:10:50 Post Roast: Did Greg get the top 8 hotel credit cards wrong? https://frequentmiler.com/best-hotel-credit-cards/ 1:17:32 Question of the Week: Could opening a "lesser" Amex card help you get rid of the no-bonus-for-you pop-up? Don't forget to like, subscribe and comment - thanks! Music credit: Annie Yoder

Topics & timestamps: 00:08 Giant Mailbag: Were we wrong about the Hyatt credit card spend promo? 3:28 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Now redeem Shop Your Way points for gift cards in useful denominations! https://frequentmiler.com/shop-your-way-gift-cards/ 8:53 Mattress Running the Numbers: Which card should you be using for grocery right now? https://frequentmiler.com/targeted-3x-10x-chase-spending-offers-on-a-plethora-of-cards/ 18:48 Main Event: Manufacturing spend and cash with buyers clubs https://frequentmiler.com/is-a-buyers-club-a-good-idea-for-you/ 47:41 Post roast Greg roasts Nick: Credit card cewll phone insurance https://frequentmiler.com/cell-phone-insurance-success-lessons-learned/ Nick roasts Greg: Pandemic battle: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Amex Gold https://frequentmiler.com/pandemic-battle-sapphire-reserve-vs-amex-gold/ 1:00:04 Question of the Week: Are Simon Mastercards any good? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment!

00:23 Mammoth Mailbag: FrequentMiler.com is ours! Some great swag can be yours. https://frequentmiler.com/frequentmiler-com-is-ours-celebrate-w-huge-swag-giveaway/ 8:23 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Chase targets the old Hyatt credit card with a spending offer not available on the new cards. Why?? https://frequentmiler.com/legacy-hyatt-card-offer-spend-4000-get-category-1-4-free-night-cert-spend-by-12-31-20/ 11:47 Mattress Running the Numbers: Is the offer for a Hyatt Cat 1-4 free night certificate for $4K spend a no-brainer? 20:22 Main Event: Delta Diamond Devalued, but not destroyed https://frequentmiler.com/is-delta-loyalty-still-worth-pursuing-on-my-mind/ https://frequentmiler.com/delta-torpedos-skymiles-value-for-partner-awards/ https://frequentmiler.com/delta-eliminates-domestic-change-fees-on-all-but-basic-economy-tickets https://frequentmiler.com/delta-status-match-challenge/ 43:42 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.com/planning-for-a-miles-points-afterlife/ 51:00 Question of the Week Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:54 Giant mailbag 3:01 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citi-prestige-gets-5x-bonus-for-online-cable-streaming-up-to-7500-points/ 7:21 Mattress running the numbers: IHG's targeted free night offer https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/targeted-ihg-offers-earn-free-night-certificate-or-bonus-points/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ihg-buy-renew-ambassador-membership-then-stay-once-get-40k-free-night-certificate-cert-expires-4-30-21/ 16:46 Best rewards for stuff-seekers https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/great-value-for-non-travel-rewards/ Additionally, for those interested in reading more about the Bank of America options: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/bank-of-america-rewards/ 55:06 Post Roast https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/top-current-credit-card-offers/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/virgin-atlantic-mastercard-65k-offer/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/now-2x-3x-on-groceries-stack-with-travel-credit-and-pay-yourself-back/ 1:02:53 Question of the Week: Can you refer your spouse to two Amex cards and get two bonuses? Don't forget to like & subscribe! Music credit: Annie Yoder

00:10 Giant mailbag 1:33 What crazy thing did Marriott do this week? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/free-marriott-platinum-100k-or-more-points-w-new-amex-marriott-offers/ 4:56 Mattress running the numbers: Did we lead readers astray with our mattress running advice given the new Amex credit card offers? 15:50 Main Event: Defending yourself against Amex's war on gaming. What's safe for ramping up spend? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/amex-refer-a-friend-three-for-all/' https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/pay-taxes-via-credit-card/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/miles-for-college/ 39:15 Post Roast: Is it really worth the cash to mattress run Globalist? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/justifying-the-big-hyatt-mattress-run-is-it-worth-using-points-for-a-cash-stay/ 49:51 Question of the Week: Should Nick get the Hyatt credit card? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/new-world-of-hyatt-bonus-choice-10-elite-night-credits-in-2020-and-2021/ Music credit: Annie Yoder Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment!

Greg and Nick discuss: 00:29 Mailbag: A special congratulations 3:35 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? 5:55 Mattress running the numbers: Is it worth mattress running for Marriott status with the current off-peak promo? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-promos-free-night-with-homes-villas-stay-and-more-with-week-of-wonders/ 13:33 Main Event: Raising points while raising children https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/a-bundle-of-points-with-our-bundle-of-joy-nearly-200k-points-earned-in-the-first-month-of-life/ 40:13 Post roast 55:12 Question of the Week: Orphaned Turkish miles will expire soon. Pay to extend, transfer more to book a speculative trip, or let them expire? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review! Music credit: Annie Yoder

Hotel Loyalty Wars Hyatt and Marriott battle while Hilton and IHG stand back. Will Marriott follow-up with a huge Bonvoy Brilliant offer?  Will Hyatt improve their credit card offer?  How will Hilton and IHG respond? 00:21 Giant mailbag 02:02 What Crazy Thing Did Citi Do This Week? 05:52 Mattress Running the Numbers Wyndham is out with 3 new credit cards. And, guess what? The business card is surprisingly strong! Wyndham card review: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/new-wyndham-earner-credit-cards-review-surprisingly-strong/ 14:26 Main Event Hotel Loyalty Wars: Hyatt and Marriott battle while Hilton and IHG stand back Analysis of the 5 night Marriott offer: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-bonvoy-boundless-5-free-nights-should-you-go-for-it/ Register now for Hyatt's Bonus Journeys promo: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/hyatt-launching-excellent-new-promo-3x-4x-points-plus-double-elite-nights-but-in-an-unexpected-way/ 40:35 Question of the Week No Post Roast this week, but please read about last week's post roast here: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/the-great-debate-hyatt-vs-marriott/  

This week's main event: HUGE credit Card offers are back and bigger than ever. Which is best? What's coming next? We also cover the latest Marriott deals. Is it time to mattress run Marriott? 00:57 Giant mailbag 02:30 Crazy Citi thing... 04:29 Mattress Running the Numbers: Take advantage of Marriott's overlapping offers to get Platinum status Marriott Amex Offer: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-amex-offer/ Marriott 10X Offer: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/10x-marriott-points-on-us-gas-stations-us-restaurants-and-marriott-hotels-with-new-amex-offers/ Marriott gifting elite night credits: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/marriott-gifting-elite-night-credit-dropping-many-redemption-rates/ 14:40 Main Event: Huge credit Card offers are back and bigger than ever. Chase business cards are fair game again. Sapphire Preferred 80K. Capital One 100K. Freedom 80K-ish. Which is best? What's next? Chase Biz Cards are Back: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/chase-resumes-approving-business-card-applications/ Cap One 100K vs Chase 80K: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/venture-100k-vs-sapphire-80k-which-is-better/ Will the Sapphire Reserve 100K offer return? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-100k-offer-will-it-return/ 37:15 Post Roast Nick takes issue with Greg picking the World of Hyatt card as a must-have beginner card. Greg fights back... Beginner credit card plan: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/beginner-plan-solo-no-business/