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8 Jul. 2019

Why I Lowered the Credit Limit on my Chase Card

I just got off the phone with Chase card services. I called to lower the credit limit on my United Explorer Business Card. I am gearing up to apply for another Chase credit card, and this is a step to prepare for my next application. If you keep up with the blog, you’ll remember I’m

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25 Oct. 2019

Chase Ink Business Preferred vs. Capital One Spark Miles for Business: Which card is right for you?

The world of small-business credit cards doesn’t have many premium-card options. Business owners find that even if a card carries enough perks to outweigh its annual fee, they’re going to have a tough time justifying an expense that doesn’t directly grow their bottom line. However, for small businesses looking to rack up valuable ...

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8 Sep. 2019

Man Stands in Aisle for 6 Hour Flight So His Wife Could Sleep: Sweet or Toxic Marriage?

A man reportedly stood in the aisle for a full six hour flight so his wife could sleep in their seats. Was he being selfless, or was she being selfish? Should they have just contorted themselves so that they could both sleep, her head in his lap and his head.. somewhere? And is it ok

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4 Apr. 2018

Barclays’ New Arrival Premier Card Is One to Avoid

Today Barclays (re-branding from Barclaycard US), announced their new premium travel credit card, the Barclays Arrival Premier card. It was highly anticipated by those that follow the credit card and points/miles world, as any new addition is (usually) positive news. While the Arrival Premier does add something different, nearly all the news is qui...

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19 Nov. 2019

Capital One Adds Priority OpenTable Reservations

There’s huge competition among card issuers to add benefits that are compelling for consumers. This has largely consisted of bigger and bigger bonus categories for spending, though in some cases it has also consisted of offering experiences that people may not otherwise have access to. Capital One might not have the biggest bonus categories o...

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15 Mar. 2020

Last Chance Deals: …And Then There Were None

Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. The list of deals ending this week is pretty sparse. And by pretty sparse I mean more bare than the toilet paper aisle of your local grocery store. Don’t ignore this

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30 Mar. 2018

Last Chance to Extend Your Hilton Honors Diamond Status

Sriram provided an excellent review of the changes coming to the Hilton Honors program earlier this morning. To follow up, remember that one new feature for some members is the ability to extend your Diamond status for an extra year. This is intended to put your status on pause if life gets in the way

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2 Jun. 2017

This Weekend: Free Access to Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, & More for Bank of America Cardholders

Good news if you’re looking for something fun and educational to do this weekend! If you have a Bank of America (or Merrill Lynch) debit or credit card, you can get free admission at 175+ participating museums and cultural centers on the first full weekend of each month. Check out the Chicago History Museum This Weekend, Compli...

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18 Nov. 2019

Air India’s Award Chart: I’m Speechless

Well, it’s official. The award for the world’s most bizarre airline loyalty program award chart goes to… Air India! And that doesn’t even have anything to do with their redemption rates. You have to see Air India’s award chart to believe it: Like, I actually can’t concentrate enough to figure out how much someth...

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1 Jun. 2017

Best of Million Mile Secrets – May 2017

1. If you’re looking to earn more Delta miles, consider the limited-time huge sign-up bonuses on the AMEX Delta cards! And check out this post to find out how to get an even better offer on one of these cards! The Limited-Time 70,000 Delta Mile Sign-Up Bonus on the AMEX Delta Platinum Card Is Enough

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19 Nov. 2019

Daytime Eastbound Transatlantic Flights: Thoughts From A First Timer

Last week I flew United’s 767-300 Polaris business class from Newark to London. I’ve flown a countless number of times between the New York area and London, but there was something that made this flight unique — this was my first time ever taking an eastbound daytime transatlantic flight. That’s to say that I left

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14 Mar. 2020

United cutting costs, tour museums from home, quarant-camping, and more

This week’s Frequent Miler week in review around the web brings us tips on finding places to get away from it all (and everyone else), how to tour a museum from your couch, a top Prestige tip, United’s eye on cost-cutting, and more. Want to Travel *AND* Simultaneously Self-Quarantine? Go Camping! Your camping experience probably

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