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18 Nov. 2019

We frequently see loyalty programs sell points at a discount, and for many this is an opportunity to buy points at a cost that makes sense, especially for aspirational redemptions. At the moment we’re seeing several loyalty programs offering great deals on purchased points, most of which I’ve written about in the past several weeks.

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2 Jun. 2017

“Traveling Is the Best Way to Learn About Yourself”

Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview: Miles Czar Miles writes Miles Czar to share his passion for travel and inspire readers to make their travel dreams come true. You can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and

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8 Sep. 2019

8 Simple Tips to Avoid Travel Scams

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading 8 Simple Tips to Avoid Travel Scams…

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15 Mar. 2020

Q2 2020 Activation Links For Freedom, Discover, Cash+, Dividend & ABOC

As of today, all of the credit cards with rotating quarterly categories have opened registration for Q2 2020. We’ve provided details below of each card’s categories from April 1 to June 30, 2020, along with links to activate your bonuses. Chase Freedom Bonus Categories Grocery Stores (excludes Target & Walmart) Fitness Club & Gy...

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6 Apr. 2018

Review: Delta SkyClub, New York JFK Terminal 4

After checking out Delta’s Terminal 2 SkyClub, I still had plenty of time to check out their other JFK lounge. That’s the newer “flagship” SkyClub in Terminal 4. Delta’s flagship SkyClub, the lounge opened along with the completion of T4’s renovations in 2013. The club received glowing reviews u...

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1 Sep. 2022

What are the most lucrative things you can do with free transportation?

Become a Patron! A few years back I wrote a goofy post trying to look at car ownership not as a personal consumption expenditure, but as a productive input; as a profit center, not a cost center. For the last few months I’ve been fooling around with our local “micromobility” services, in particular the Bird

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29 Mar. 2018

Review: Hotel Sofitel Dubai Downtown

After landing in Dubai, we disembarked at the B Gates and walked directly to immigration baggage claim. Technically Dubai was not a stopover or our destination (it was a layover under 24 hours) so we were unable to take advantage of Emirates’ complimentary chauffeur service. However, I specifically chose a property that would be convenient

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14 Mar. 2020

Hilton extending free night certificates to August 31, 2021

Hilton has announced that they are extending free night certificates in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have sent out the following email to members with free night certificates: To recap, free night certificates that were unexpired as of March 11, 2020 and all new ones issued by August 30, 2020 will be valid until August 31,

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17 Mar. 2020

Shifting strategies in light of coronavirus

The past week has been unprecedented in many ways. Emotions are running high. Several times in the past few days, readers have asked here or in Frequent Miler Insiders about whether points and miles are dead and we (as a collective) should dump our annual fee credit cards since we may not be traveling for

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2 Jun. 2017

Amex Offers Upwork Twitter Sync Promotion: $100 Statement Credit For $200 Purchase

Upwork is an online site where you can find and hire quality freelancers or find rewarding projects if you’re a freelancer. American Express is currently offering a Upwork Twitter Sync Amex Offer where you can get a $100 Statement Credit when you spend $200+ in one more more transactions online at Upwork.com. This promotional offer

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8 Oct. 2019

Robinhood Relaunches Cash Account – This Time with 2.05% APY & FDIC Insurance

Robinhood has relaunched their cash account, this time with a current APY rate of 2.05%. They’ve also added FDIC insurance to the account as part of the relaunch. You can join the waitlist here. The account offers FDIC insurance on up to $1.25M, as part of the companies partnership with 6 different banks. The debit

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12 Jul. 2019

Issuing Banks Rules for Approvals and New Bonuses

This is a living post, continuously updated over time as the miles and points hobby evolves. They change the rules and we have to stay on top of them. Today I’ve updated the section about Citi cards to reflect the new sign up bonus eligibility timelines for their AAdvantage co-branded credit cards. If I’ve left

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