Why I Redeemed Points for Dinner

Michael 8/2/26 Michael 8/2/26

Why I Redeemed Points for Dinner

Plus, new redemption options for AAdvantage and Atmos

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Bilt Rent Day, August 2026: Accor Status

Michael 7/29/26 Michael 7/29/26

Bilt Rent Day, August 2026: Accor Status

This one is a bit of a dud

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I Have a Bilt Cash Problem

Michael 7/26/26 Michael 7/26/26

I Have a Bilt Cash Problem

The best and worst of Bilt, in one trip to the vet

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Is the Amex Platinum Hotel Credit Really Worth $300?

Michael 7/22/26 Michael 7/22/26

Is the Amex Platinum Hotel Credit Really Worth $300?

Why I’ve never used it

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Why People Choose Low-Value Redemptions

Michael 7/19/26 Michael 7/19/26

Why People Choose Low-Value Redemptions

Pet Theory: Laziness

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Would I Book a Flight Just to Eat at Capital One Landing?

Michael 7/15/26 Michael 7/15/26

Would I Book a Flight Just to Eat at Capital One Landing?

I’ve definitely considered it…

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The Perks of Being a Cheapskate

Michael 7/12/26 Michael 7/12/26

The Perks of Being a Cheapskate

Travel simply, travel more

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Japan Points Update: Summer 2026

Michael 7/8/26 Michael 7/8/26

Japan Points Update: Summer 2026

Flights • Hotels • Transfer Partners • Travel News

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Happy (Belated) Independence Day!

Michael 7/5/26 Michael 7/5/26

Happy (Belated) Independence Day!

Welcome to the third quarter—and reset card benefits

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Is Pointhound Premium Worth It?

Michael 7/1/26 Michael 7/1/26

Is Pointhound Premium Worth It?

The free emails might be enough

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Hilton Bonus(es?)! Are they worth it?

Michael 6/28/26 Michael 6/28/26

Hilton Bonus(es?)! Are they worth it?

Why I’ll be saving my points

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Is the Venture X Travel Credit As Good as Cash?

Michael 6/24/26 Michael 6/24/26

Is the Venture X Travel Credit As Good as Cash?

Not quite—but it’s close

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A Record Sapphire Preferred Bonus—But is it Worth It?

Michael 6/21/26 Michael 6/21/26

A Record Sapphire Preferred Bonus—But is it Worth It?

Yeah, probably

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How to Fly Abroad for 50,000 Points or Less

Michael 6/17/26 Michael 6/17/26

How to Fly Abroad for 50,000 Points or Less

Lazy paths to long-haul flights under 50k points

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Chase Fixed the Biggest Problem With the Sapphire Preferred

Michael 6/14/26 Michael 6/14/26

Chase Fixed the Biggest Problem With the Sapphire Preferred

But it’s getting even harder to find lazy value with it

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Why I Don’t Think of Bilt as a Housing Card Anymore

Michael 6/10/26 Michael 6/10/26

Why I Don’t Think of Bilt as a Housing Card Anymore

Rent rewards are really just a bonus on spending

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Cheap Points Travel Just Got Better

Michael 6/7/26 Michael 6/7/26

Cheap Points Travel Just Got Better

It’s getting easier to book cheap economy awards

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Bilt Point Accelerator: How It Works and Is It Worth Using

Michael 6/3/26 Michael 6/3/26

Bilt Point Accelerator: How It Works and Is It Worth Using

It’s needlessly complex… but I’m a fan anyway

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Is Bilt’s TAP Transfer Bonus Worthwhile?

Michael 5/31/26 Michael 5/31/26

Is Bilt’s TAP Transfer Bonus Worthwhile?

Also: RIP Custom Cash

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How “Two-Player Mode” Can Supercharge Your Travel

Michael 5/27/26 Michael 5/27/26

How “Two-Player Mode” Can Supercharge Your Travel

Tips to go further with your travel companions

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