This post is alternatively titled, “Never Earn 1x Again.” “Never” should really be in quotes as sometimes family life is a little too crazy or busy to never just earn 1x, but it can be the very rare exception with a little planning and thought. At the Frequent Traveler University, there was some discussion about category bonuses on credit cards (for example 3x on groceries with the Amex Premier Rewards… Read the Rest.
I learned a few lessons today in the miles and points world that I wanted to share so you can avoid the mistakes I made. I guess in truth they weren’t really lessons learned so much as just good reminders for things I already knew. Also, I will announce the winner of the $100 United credit! 1. If you think you might want extremely inexpensive airport lounge access via the… Read the Rest.
Over the last few days, I have spent hours upon hours with miles and points enthusiasts living, eating, sleeping, and breathing miles and points. Basically, one of my own forms of Heaven. One of the awards given out at both the Freddie Awards on Thursday and at the Frequent Traveler University this weekend was related to the best rewards credit cards. The one at the Freddie Awards was voted upon… Read the Rest.
The Grand Finale of the FTU was the “Credit Card Tournament of Champions”. Check out this post for more details, but basically 12 cards went head to head in groups of two, and then the winners of those six debates went on to the final round. A “Best Credit Card in the Whole Galaxy” was then selected from the finalists. Gary Leff moderated the event and the line-ups was: United… Read the Rest.
The last major event on tap for the Frequent Traveler University is the first ever Credit Card Tournament of Champions! There will be some fierce competition for the illustrious title of “Credit Card of the Year”! Here are the match-ups: United Explorer vs. British Airways Visa (Mommy Points vs Gary Leff) Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Starwood American Express (Deals We Like vs Million Mile Secrets) Ink Bold vs. Alaska Visa… Read the Rest.
This post may be as scattered as my brain as I get ready to head out of town to The Freddie Awards, the Randy Peterson Executive Summit, and the Frequent Traveler University, so consider yourself warned. Packing for myself isn’t that bad, but trying to get the house and the toddler’s things ready to have mom gone for several days is far from simple! Am I the only one who… Read the Rest.
First, congrats to David, who was the lucky poster #34 on my contest post regarding the Frequent Traveler University. Random.org decided that his post was the big winner of a free ticket to the FTU! He said that he wants to attend the FTU to learn about tips that aren’t posted about in the forums. Hopefully the afternoon session that is put on by Gary, Brian, and Daraius, and designed… Read the Rest.
For a while now I have been meaning to see about giving away a ticket to the Frequent Traveler University that will be held April 27th – 29th in New Jersey, but when I saw Million Mile Secrets post yesterday about giving away tickets to the Randy Peterson Travel Executive Summit that happens the day before the FTU, I remembered that it is time to put the plan to giveaway… Read the Rest.
I have posted before about the Frequent Traveler University that will occur April 27th-29th in New Jersey at the Sheraton Meadowlands, but I wanted to give one final reminder that it isn’t too late to join in the miles and points fun! Here are the details: Where: Sheraton Meadowlands When: Saturday, April 28th and Sunday April 29th with a cocktail reception on Friday the 27th for those staying at Sheraton… Read the Rest.
The registration link for the Chicago Seminars is now up and running! If you are new to the miles and points seminars, they are a great way to get some first-hand information about earning and redeeming miles and points. Not only can you learn from the speakers, but the others attendees are also often a wealth of information. The Frequent Traveler University that will be held in April in New… Read the Rest.
