Today we’re back with what turns out to be a meaty review of core Milenomics philosophies, but first the news… 0:30 Citi Double Cash to Earn TYP? (HT DoC) Coming later this year Unclear what the conversion ratio will be 1:10 Citi Going to 48-Month Waiting Period on AA Cards (link) 2:10 BofA Alaska Personal […]
Episode 29: Qantas Devaluation, Grocery Promos, and 5x Opportunities
On this week’s No Annual Fee Edition of the podcast we discuss: 0:30 Q3 5x Categories Announced Chase Freedom: Gas and streaming services Discover: PayPal and restaurants Citi Dividend: Airline and car rentals 1:20 Office Depot $10 off $100 in Select Happy Cards (link) Repeat of last promo Unfortunately looks to be excluding Happy Guy […]
Episode 28: Award Travel Questions From Those Just Starting Out
Today we’re answering questions posed by ‘future’ listeners of this very podcast. These are questions from those of you new to points & miles, and maybe you haven’t yet found this site. Along with these 4 questions we tackle the news and of course an entertaining look at the world of points & miles. News […]
Episode 27: Six Credit Cards You Should Never Cancel
We’re back with news, and a discussion around credit cards you should never close. Share your ‘must keep’ cards in the comments below, and enjoy! 0:33 25% Transfer Bonus from Citi (others, but not Amex) (link MilesTalk) One of those wonky ones where they bump the points on the receiving end Strange, and a bit of […]
Episode 26: AA Mobile Award Space, New MR Transfer Partner, Historic Delta Sign Up Bonuses, Speedway, Safeway & Stop & Shop Deals
News 0:35 [Sam] AA Showing More Award Space on Mobile? (link) Seems to be that there’s a new search interface and a legacy one They sometimes show different results TPG post 2:33 [Robert] Speedway: $15 voucher for Speedway gas GC when purchasing $100 3rd party GC Slickdeals DoC Lowe’s, Home Depot and others (Texas […]
Episode 25: What 5 Cards Should You Put in Your Spouse’s Wallet?
A fun week here on the No Annual Fee Podcast, where we’re discussing the following: News 0:32 Italian-issued Tickets for Fun and Profit (link) Probably best to keep this as an academic idea, but a fun read by God Save the Points. 1:46 Citi ThankYou Points 30% Bonus to Virgin Atlantic (link) Matches the Membership […]
Amex Blue Business Plus Review–30,000 MR* and $750 in Potential Value
A few weeks back American Express seemed to have pulled the Blue Business Plus from their universal referral site. This was disappointing because I’ve been meaning to apply for this card for the better part of this year. Unfortunately other cards came and went and kept this beautiful Blue card from my wallet. We talked […]
Episode 24: Online 1% Billpay w/Credit Card, Loyalty Partnerships, and New Discover 5% Categories
Some lucrative promos and heightened offers this week… 0:33 [Widely Targeted, check email associated with existing account] Plastiq 1% Mastercard CC Payments on Plastiq Schedule up to 3 x $2,000 payments By May 31, 2019 1% fee (rather than 2.5%) 1:52 BofA Alaska Personal 40,000 + $100 Statement Credit Direct link Source $75 annual fee […]
Episode 23: No Lifetime Language Hilton Cards, 5X UR For Bill Pay, United Shopping Promo & More
Today we do a quick rundown of the news. Including the following: 0:33 Simon Mall Purchases No Longer Earning Rewards on Amex Cards? (link) Stopped earning for Sign up Bonus sometime last year. Not completely unexpected, but hopefully this does not spread Could be in reaction to the bump up to $25,000 in daily purchase […]
Episode 22: “Etihad Awards, New Avios Rates, Fee Free Visa and MCGC, and More of Robert’s European Vacation”
Last week we had our first ever cliffhanger episode–this week we’re back to finish the story of Robert’s European Vacation. We also cover some great news on the redemption side, as well as options to earn miles without flying on Today’s No Annual Fee Edition of the podcast. News 0:32 Etihad Awards Booking on AA.com […]