milenomics.com – Page 39 – Learn, Use, Repeat. A detailed trip into the world of Points, Miles, and Travel. How to earn more Miles and how to use those miles more effectively

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…

Tips/Tricks: How to Travel With a Baby

January 25, 2018

Today we’re introducing a new category here on Milenomics: Family Travel. Those of you who aren’t concerned with Miles, Cashback, Banks, or any other…

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…

Reader Mailbag: How to Book Business Class Tickets with Miles?

January 22, 2018

Robert and I are starting a new feature here at Milenomics, a Reader Mailbag of sorts. You can contact me via my email link…

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….

Monetizing Sub-Par CC Offers (The Kind You Usually Throw Away)

January 17, 2018

Today we’re back on the Risky Business topic, with an offer for using what we know to step up to the next level. Absolutely…

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…