Extend Make-or-Buy Analysis to Your Travels April 18, 2016 Miles are addictive. This addiction causes two types of actions in almost all afflicted parties: Greed for more miles and Hoarding of existing stock….
The Shortest Distance Between Two Points is Not Always a Straight Line August 8, 2014 Yesterday we discussed a complex and risky strategy to earn miles while paying an American Express card. Today we’ll look at a way to…
Detailing a Complex (and Risky) Strategy to Pay Amex Cards at Walmart August 6, 2014 The game we play changes weekly it seems. Some of the best options from last month are quickly dying, and other new options are…
The 11-Month Itch: Getting an American Express Gold Annual Fee Waived June 30, 2014 One of the cornerstones of Milenomics is avoiding annual fees whenever possible. For my travel needs I have yet to find a card which…
Triple Dip and Get Paid to Buy Lots of Miles at Safeway Stores! (5/21-6/3) May 22, 2014 Update (5/29): It seems as though there are all kinds of promotions going on across the country, and most cash back discounts are not ringing up correctly…
Welcome to the Milenomics Universe April 16, 2014 Once you spend a little time here on Milenomics you’ll soon come to realize we do things a little differently around here. First of…
Do You Have the Time? (To Listen to Me Whine) March 20, 2014 #Milemadness is in full swing, we’re 2/3 through the month. I haven’t spent much time on the blog discussing the contest–that’s been on purpose….
Reader Help: Booking to Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands March 11, 2014 Today’s post is written in response to a reader’s question. Hi, I am wondering if you can give me advice on how to use…
Confirmed: PayPower Prepaid Visa Cards are Going Fee Free February 3, 2014 Update (3/20): The Monthly fee of $5.95 has been reported to be charged as early as 7 days after activation. This is much sooner…
Shadow Currency Booking: LAX-DFW on AA With MR for 15,500 R/T January 28, 2014 It is no secret that Milenomics has become a big fan of Membership Rewards Points. I’ve called them many things; Shadow Currency, orphan savior, and risky…