Michael 8/23/26 Michael 8/23/26

I’ve Been Underrating Points for Domestic Flights

I’m rethinking United miles. Slightly.

Michael 8/19/26 Michael 8/19/26

Are Positioning Flights Worth It?

Worth considering, but rarely worth the hassle

Michael 8/16/26 Michael 8/16/26

“Cheap Flight Day” Is Coming

But points can deliver cheap flights year-round

Michael 8/12/26 Michael 8/12/26

How I Track Credit Card Benefits

Google Sheets works for me

Michael 8/9/26 Michael 8/9/26

These Cards Are Making Points Travel a Lot More Accessible

These cards are starting to make sense

Michael 8/5/26 Michael 8/5/26

Points and Lifestyle Creep

Dealing with increased expectations

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

Why I Redeemed Points for Dinner

Plus, new redemption options for AAdvantage and Atmos

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

Bilt Rent Day, August 2026: Accor Status

This one is a bit of a dud

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

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

Is the Amex Platinum Hotel Credit Really Worth $300?

Why I’ve never used it

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

Why People Choose Low-Value Redemptions

Pet Theory: Laziness

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…

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

The Perks of Being a Cheapskate

Travel simply, travel more

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

Japan Points Update: Summer 2026

Flights • Hotels • Transfer Partners • Travel News

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

Happy (Belated) Independence Day!

Welcome to the third quarter—and reset card benefits

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

Is Pointhound Premium Worth It?

The free emails might be enough

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

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

Why I’ll be saving my points

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

Is the Venture X Travel Credit As Good as Cash?

Not quite—but it’s close

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

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

Yeah, probably

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