Frequent Miler on the Air

00:20 Giant Mailbag 3:28 Bonus segment: Free gift for readers/listeners 6:14 What crazy thing did American Airlines do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai... 12:07 Mattress Running the Numbers: Are the Marriott / Hilton transfer bonuses worth it? https://frequentmiler.com/american-ai... https://frequentmiler.com/40-transfer... 14:58 Main Event: Hyatt top tier status is easier than ever https://frequentmiler.com/wow-hyatt-s... https://frequentmiler.com/ludicrously... 56:20 Greg's top picks: How high should the World of Hyatt credit card be? Should existing cardholders cancel and re-apply? https://frequentmiler.com/top-current... 1:01:56 Post Roast: No tips on how to get the Sears ThankYou Mastercard? https://frequentmiler.com/store-credi... 1:07:36 Question of the Week: What might be asked on an Amex Financial Review and how should I answer? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Music credit: Annie Yoder

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/