August 2018 – milenomics.com

Brandon Asks: How Can I Pay Bills with a Credit Card?

August 31, 2018

We’re back with a Brandon asks post today on a topic that I’m sure many of you can relate to. Today’s Brandon Asks question…

New Chase 48 Month Sapphire Rule: What to do now and going forward

August 29, 2018

Welcome to another edition of Shop Talk where we discuss what’s going on in our personal points & miles space and highlight what we…

PSA: Avoid the Four Seasons Nevis until further notice

August 29, 2018

So we’re enjoying the pool at the Park Hyatt St. Kitts, chatting with a couple that checked in the same time as us. We…

How was the Park Hyatt St Kitts?

August 27, 2018

Quick Summary: We just got back from the Park Hyatt St. Kitts as part of a deal that included a generous property credit and…

This Week in Bank Points: Chase Ultimate Rewards + Expedia = Goodness?

August 17, 2018

Chase recently announced they’re partnering with Expedia as the online travel agent for Ultimate Rewards redemptions. This change occurred with the Chase Freedom card…

Shop Talk: Is hotel elite status a trap?

August 16, 2018

Welcome to another edition of Shop Talk, our podcast on paper. This week we’re going to discuss hotel elite status. A big part of…

Review: SPG Platinum Treatment at the St Regis Washington DC

August 13, 2018

Quick Summary: We just completed a stay at the St Regis Washington DC. Although it’s a very nice property, don’t expect a lot of…

This Week in Bank Points: Booking AA Flights on Short Notice

August 11, 2018

We decided a week ago to take a short-notice trip from Boston to Washington DC this weekend. Since AA and JetBlue serve the BOS-DCA…

Business Class for Four to Italy Using Delta SkyMiles

August 7, 2018

A trip to Europe in April is on our Family Demand Schedule for 2019. I haven’t been able to find award availability until just recently….