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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….

[Hiding in Amex Offers] 60,000 Amex Personal Platinum w/o Lifetime Language

July 28, 2018

I logged into my wife’s account to redeem cashback on her Old Blue Cash card and noticed a pre-approved Amex Personal Platinum 60,000 offer…

Citi Prestige Concierge a Hyatt Prive/Ritz-Carlton STARS Travel Agent

July 25, 2018

Update (8/4/2018): According to datapoints on FlyerTalk, the Citi Prestige Concierge is no longer allowing 4th night free to stack with Hyatt Prive benefits….

Brandon Asks: Help me Decide How to use Membership Rewards points

July 23, 2018

This week’s Brandon Asks comes from Ray who asks: I’m fairly new to points and miles. I don’t travel a lot, but I want to travel…

Best Credit Cards for Unbonused Spend [After the AmEx SPG Devalues]

July 20, 2018

AmEx SPG cards have long been one of the best credit cards for unbonused spend in the points & miles community. Although the card…

Keep these things in mind when booking a Marriott Hotel with Bank Points

July 16, 2018

Update: Marriott no longer honors elite status benefits when booking through on OTA, including bank points. See: No Notice: Marriott Stops Giving Elite Benefits…