Brandon Asks: Planning really far out, point expiration, and hotels January 27, 2018 “Brandon asks” is a Reader Q&A series where we take real questions from real people and do our best to provide helpful unbiased information…
Things to keep in mind before canceling/product changing a Citi card January 25, 2018 As I was saying one of my hopes (and fears) for 2018 relates to Citi’s ThankYou Point program: I hope they’ll re-invigorate the program…
Set it and forget it: Three passive dining rewards programs January 24, 2018 There are a ton of ways to earn rewards when dining out in addition to the rewards your credit card earns. It can be…
Visualizing a Family Demand Schedule January 23, 2018 Milenomics teaches us the importance of a demand schedule. It reinforces the idea of having travel goals then accruing the best currencies to fund…
Do’s and Don’ts: When you think your credit card *might* be shutdown January 20, 2018 If you’ve been playing this game for a while it’s likely to have happened to you. You log in to your credit card account…
Towards sustainability: Taking a “liquidation first” approach January 19, 2018 One of the things people ask about the points & miles game (after wondering whether it’ll destroy their credit score) is whether it’s sustainable….
Solving Puzzles: Five Ways to Unlock More Credit Card Signup Bonuses January 16, 2018 Have you ever been to or heard of an escape room? There are all kinds of varieties of them I’m sure but in the one…
Pros and Cons: Ranking the Top Flexible Points Programs in 2018 January 12, 2018 The best flexible points programs feature an ability to easily cash out your points for solid value, moderate uplift for everyday travel and jackpot-like upside when…
Is the power of FREE! leading you to Predictably Irrational behavior? January 8, 2018 Written by Milenomics contributor @RobertDwyer One of the best books I’ve read the past few years is Dan Ariely’s Predictably Irrational. Every chapter is packed…
Wells Fargo Business Platinum $500 Offer [Existing checking account required] January 6, 2018 This post is written by Milenomics contributor @RobertDwyer Wells Fargo is offering a $500 signup bonus for the Wells Fargo Business Platinum Credit Card. To…