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Book airfare through credit card portal or direct? Frequent Miler reader Mike wrote in with this question:American Express Platinum cards give you 5x points for direct bookings to airline flights. However, most airlines give you 3x to 5x for using their own co-branded cards for those same flights. Direct bookings give you more options if things go sideways (e.g., flight cancelations that require a rebooking). Or would prefer 8x Chase Sapphire Ultimate Rewards multiplier? If you use Amex or Chase, you have to deal with an online travel agency to re-book replacement flights. Do you prefer Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, over direct bookings versus that airline's own co-branded card, and why?We've been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Now, we've turned the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm for our Question of the Week podcast. And if you have your own question you'd like to submit, you can send it to mailbag@frequentmiler.com.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

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1Password could be one step closer to going public after snapping up access-management startup Apono, fuelling fresh IPO chatter. Then, we dig into why credit card companies are racing to own your Friday night dinner plans, as Amex adds TheFork to its growing reservations empire. Plus Ottawa's talks with Chinese EV makers, Fox buying Roku, opioid deaths dropping, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

Spencer sits down with Jen from Wives of the Armed Forces to talk about the real side of deployment no one prepares you for: how to build your support system, spend money without guilt, avoid resentment, and actually come out the other side stronger as a couple and a family. Topics Covered The Two Deployment Mindsets — Grind mode vs. survival mode, and how to figure out which one fits your season Giving Yourself 24 Hours — Why you need to sit in the hard feelings before jumping into action mode Buying Back Your Time — House cleaners, grocery delivery, nannies, and why paid help is sometimes the smartest financial decision you can make Combat Zone Tax Exclusion — How a deployment can increase take-home pay and where that extra money should go Per Diem Conversations — How to have the "how much of this is yours vs. ours" talk before resentment builds up The Slam Clicker Problem — Balancing crew culture and going out with budgeting as a team Leaning on Neighbors — Why asking for help actually builds stronger relationships, and how to get comfortable saying yes Reserve vs. Active Duty Deployment Differences — How the experience differs and how to tap into the broader civilian community for support On-Base Resources — MWR childcare hours for deployed families, on-base playgrounds, and the new children's museum at JBLM Give Parents a Break (GPAB) — $40/month per child in childcare support for families with a deployed service member SGLI and VRED — Making sure life insurance is maxed ($500K) and all documents are copied before departure TRICARE Changes on Activation — How Reserve TRICARE costs drop when a service member activates MLA Database & Credit Card Fee Waivers — Step-by-step: how to check eligibility and apply for annual fee waivers on Amex, Chase, Citi, US Bank, and Bank of America cards SCRA Benefits — How to get annual fees waived on cards opened before active duty, including the Capital One Venture X timing trick The Monthly Money Meeting — Ramit Sethi's approach to keeping finances connected across the distance Lifestyle Inflation — Why income level doesn't determine financial health, and the trap of spending expanding to match earnings Freezer Meal Strategy — How Jen prepped 32 meals for under $2.50 each to avoid convenience food spending during solo parenting Military Spouses as CFO — Reframing the home front role as a financial contribution, not just a sacrifice Resources & Tools Mentioned wivesofthearmedforces.com — Community, blog, and Instagram for military spouses; free deployment checklist available (search "Wives of the Armed Forces deployment checklist") Military OneSource — Benefits, counseling, and support resources for military families care.com — Vetted nanny and caregiver search; free or discounted for military families Walmart Plus — Grocery delivery; Amex Platinum travel credit can cover the membership Rocket Money — Budgeting and spending tracker (Jen's go-to for daily financial check-ins) MLA Database (DMDC) — Search "MLA database single record search" to check eligibility for credit card annual fee waivers militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 — Free Ultimate Military Credit Cards course covering MLA and SCRA fee waivers shop.militarymoneymanual.com — The Military Money Manual book (use code PODCAST for a discount) Books Mentioned Money for Couples by Ramit Sethi — How to have productive money conversations as a team; includes the monthly money meeting framework The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman — Relationship exercises that work great done remotely during deployment Find Jen and the Wives of the Armed Forces community on Instagram and Facebook. Download their free deployment checklist at their website.    Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual. Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.

What if you never had to manually check whether the price of your flight or hotel dropped after booking? In this episode, we sit down with Sam Hollander, founder of Autopilot, to discuss how his platform is helping travelers save money by automatically monitoring reservations and identifying opportunities for refunds, travel credits, and lower prices. For anyone who loves points, miles, and maximizing travel value, this technology could be a game changer.Sam walks us through how Autopilot works, which airlines and hotel programs are currently supported, and what's coming next—including Southwest integration, international bookings, upgrade tracking, and more. We also discuss security, award travel support, and how automation can help busy travelers avoid leaving money on the table. Whether you're booking with cash, points, or a mix of both, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you get more value from every trip.Mentioned in this Episode:Try out Autopilot hereCardpointersEmail Sam at Sam@WithAutopilot.comFind Us On Online:Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027)Summer Road Trip Submissions ARE BACK!Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterWonderland on Points Youtube ChannelMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Comfrt.com 15% OFFSeats.AeroCardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Our Favorite Credit CardsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

We just pulled off a travel move that still makes us laugh: a luxury stay at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach that was booked on Hilton points, covered by stacked Hilton resort credits, and somehow ended with us up $38 thanks to a perfectly timed Amex offer. If you've ever wondered whether points and miles are actually worth the effort, we walk through the real math, the real cards, and the real checkout moment where Raya hands over a stack of credit cards and asks the front desk to split the bill across all of them. Along the way, we rewind to our annual Oceanside getaway, the trip we protect on our calendar because it has almost no itinerary. Beach, pool, good food, and a reset. This year includes a surprise birthday dinner for Dwayne with friends he hasn't seen in more than 20 years, plus little details that made it feel special, like a custom menu and a table that just kept growing as more people arrived. We also get practical about family travel logistics: when a “standard room” starts feeling too small for five people, how we think about suites, and why an ocean view matters when one of us is working during the trip. We share our experience at The Seabird, how we handled a disappointing initial room assignment, and the polite ask that got us into a true oceanfront suite. Expect plenty of California details too, from the Monarch Beach club shuttle to June gloom weather timing, plus our favorite eats and one meal that went off the rails. If you want more strategies like this for affordable luxury travel, subscribe, share this with a points-obsessed friend, and leave us a quick review so more families can find the show. What's the next hotel you'd love to book entirely on points?

The economy and markets can feel dizzying and ever changing. That's where we can help. Fisher Investments' “This Week in Review” is a weekly segment designed to highlight a few things you may have missed this week, what they could mean for financial markets and why they matter to investors like you. This week, Fisher Investments reviews: • Recent IPO Activity • May US jobs data • Rising credit card debt Below are the sources for all data cited in today's show: 1. Source: The Wall Street Journal, as of 6/2/2026. “Anthropic Files to Go Public in Blockbuster Year for IPOs”, by Kate Clark and Corrie Driebusch. 2. Source: The Wall Street Journal, as of 6/4/2026. “Terms Revealed for SpaceX's Unconventional $75 Billion IPO”, by Becky Peterson and Corrie Driebusch. 3. Source: Warrington College of Business, University of Florida as of 6/2/2026. Returns from IPOs held 1980 – 2024 during the first/second year after issuing and averaged annually across the first five years. Compared to equally weighted average returns for all IPOs that are traded on Nasdaq, the Amex (now NYSE MKT), or the NY Stock Exchange at the start of a period. Forward returns are captured through 12/31/2025. 4. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 6/5/2026. BLS Employment Situation Report, May 2025 – May 2026. 5. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as of 6/3/2026. US Credit Card Accounts Delinquent by 90 or More Days, 12/30/2011 – 3/31/2026. 6. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as of 6/3/2026. Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, Q4 2025 – Q1 2026. 7. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as of 6/3/2026. Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit: Total Debt Balance and its Composition, Q1 2003 – Q1 2026. 8. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as of 6/5/2026. Delinquency Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages, Booked in Domestic Offices, All Commercial Banks, Q1 2009 – Q1 2026. 9. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, as of 6/5/2026. US Household Net Worth, Q4 1987 – Q1 2026. Want to dig deeper? • What recent IPO activity tells us about investor sentiment: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/in-orbit-on-tech-sentiment-and-ipos • More on what rising what rising credit card delinquencies signal: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/rising-credit-card-delinquencies-in-context Have feedback for this Fisher Investments video? Share your thoughts on this episode in just 1 minute by filling out this survey: https://fi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Vw1ezlogR044S2?VideoCode=WeekInReview5Jun2026 Connect with Fisher Investments on: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/fisherinvest • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fisher-investments • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fisher.investments/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fisher_investments You can also follow Ken Fisher here: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KenFisher.FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/KennethLFisher • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-fisher/ • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenfisher_fisherinvestments/ Investing in securities involves a risk of loss. Past performance is never a guarantee of future returns. Investing in foreign stock markets involves additional risks, such as the risk of currency fluctuations. The foregoing constitutes the general views of Fisher Investments and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice. Nothing herein is intended to be a recommendation. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.

World Cup travel demand is falling short of expectations as international visitors stay home, Delta quietly made its credit card a better deal while every other airline raises fees, and a top hotel tech founder says the industry is using AI to solve the wrong problem. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why the international tourist windfall host cities were promised isn't materializing, how Delta's Amex card expansion is a masterclass in playing the loyalty game right, and why hotels cutting costs with AI are missing the bigger opportunity sitting right in front of them. Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG World Cup Travel Demand Expectations Deflated Delta Expands Benefits on Amex Cards Why Hotel AI Keeps Cutting Costs Instead of Making Money Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

In this episode, we share some of our favorite easy ways to earn more points and miles without spending extra money. We walk through account linkings that many travelers overlook, including ways to earn rewards on things you're already doing like booking Airbnb stays, grabbing Starbucks, using Lyft, and more. We also compare Joanna's recent cash stay in Mexico to previous points stays and discuss when it makes sense to splurge and when it doesn't. Along the way, we chat about airport lounge access, Priority Pass perks, and practical strategies for stretching your points further while still creating incredible travel experiences.Mentioned in this Episode:Aero Movil TransportGirl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027)Summer Road Trip Submissions ARE BACK!Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterWonderland on Points Youtube ChannelMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Comfrt.com 15% OFFSeats.AeroCardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Our Favorite Credit CardsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

At American Express' annual meeting of shareholders, the company faced a shareholder proposal from Inspire Investing over its perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, one of the primary corporate activist rating systems for LGBTQ+ issues. Presenting at that meeting, along with Inspire's director of corporate engagement Tim Schwarzenberger, was Soren Aldaco, a detransitioner (someone who undergoes gender transition surgery and later regrets it). Aldaco talked to the company about the risks and ramifications of covering gender transition surgery in its healthcare, particularly for children as it appears that Amex does. This was a powerful example of the real human consequences of corporate policies that aid or adopt radical, activist social agendas - and why the corporate move away from such policies and back to sanity cannot come quickly enough. Learn more about Inspire at inspireinvesting.com, and watch Soren's video here. Follow Tim at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschwarzenbergercfa/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEARN MORE about NDX: ⁠https://www.nasdaq.com/nasdaq-100-options-xnd-ndx?utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=RiskReversal⁠ SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: http://riskreversal.substack.com/ Guy Adami and Dan Nathan hit a major milestone and don't hold back on what the market is really telling you beneath the surface. The Nasdaq is up 35% since March. Q1 earnings beat rates are near historic highs. Consumer sentiment is holding. So why do Mastercard, Visa, and American Express look like they're quietly falling apart? And why is the VIX on the Nasdaq flashing a warning that most investors aren't paying attention to? Guy and Dan break it all down — from the concentration risk hiding inside the indices, to crude oil's technical setup, to what the Cisco/fiber parallel from 1999 might mean for Nvidia and the AI trade today. Topics covered: Mastercard, Visa & AmEx: what the payment processors are signaling about the consumer Nasdaq 100 concentration: 15 names carrying the whole index VIX vs. VIX-N: the divergence Kevin Davitt says you need to watch Broadcom earnings preview: a $2.3 trillion company with 670% expected EPS growth — is it already priced in? Palo Alto Networks: best in class, but has it overshot? Software stocks: the bounce, the fade, and what comes next Oil and energy: why Valero is at all-time highs while crude is well off its peak The Cisco-to-Nvidia comparison — and why it's eerily familiar -- Learn more about FactSet: https://www.factset.com/lp/mrkt-callFollow us on Twitter @MRKTCallFollow @GuyAdami on TwitterFollow @CarterBWorth on TwitterFollow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMediaLike us on Facebook @RiskReversalWatch all of our videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Kerr is joined by Stuart McNeill, founder and CEO of Knightsbridge Circle, one of the most exclusive invitation-only luxury concierge firms in the world. McNeill, who founded the company in 2012 after previously launching the American Express Centurion Card Elite Service, explains how his experience at Amex inspired him to build Knightsbridge Circle as a deliberately niche, ultra‑high‑touch concierge model that caters to the ultrawealthy. He shares how an Elton John philanthropy event helped seed his initial client base of centimillionaires, the extreme anticipation of member needs required to keep them engaged (and the firm's revenue stream flowing), and the surge in young crypto- and tech-wealthy members. Stuart also unpacks why the ultrawealthy have shifted from ownership to access and bespoke, unrepeatable experiences. Plus: Why he runs Knightsbridge Circle as a capped community of around 250 members worldwide versus a scaled model.Featuring: Stuart McNeill, Founder and CEO of Knightsbridge Circle (knightsbridgecircle.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!

Ian Buckman joins us on this episode to reflect on a landmark season for Brighton & Hove Albion's academy following the Under-21s' Premier League 2 title success.As Academy Manager, Ian gives us an insight into the journey behind the trophy win, the identity and mentality that shaped the group and what it meant to lift the title at the Amex.The conversation also explores the balance between player development and winning, the pathway from academy football into the first team and what comes next for the latest generation of Albion talent as they look to take the next step in their careers.We also hear from Under-21s coach Shannon Ruth following the squad's Hong Kong Soccer Sevens triumph, as he reflects on a memorable end to the season and the experiences helping shape Brighton's next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devon Gimbel just booked over $250,000 in travel last year using credit card points—but she's the first to tell you award travel isn't "free." It's a strategy for 10x-ing your existing travel budget by strategically matching your routine spending to the right credit cards. Since ChooseFI's original Travel Rewards 101 in 2017, the landscape has matured: annual fees are higher, issuer rules are stricter, and new players like Bilt have revolutionized the game by letting you earn points on rent and mortgage payments. Yet the fundamentals remain: with deliberate card selection and an understanding of transferable points currencies, it's still entirely possible to unlock one to two meaningful trips per year—whether that's economy flights to national parks or first-class seats to Tokyo. Key Topics Discussed 00:00:00 - Introduction and State of Travel Rewards in 2026 Brad introduces Devon Gimbel and discusses how travel rewards have evolved since ChooseFI's first Travel Rewards 101 episode in 2017. They address whether earning significant travel value is still possible despite higher annual fees and stricter rules. 00:05:30 - The Evolution of Award Travel Community Devon reflects on how the travel rewards community has matured since 2013-2014, moving from a monotone focus on premium cabin travel to showcasing diverse travel styles including domestic trips, family travel, and national park adventures. 00:11:45 - Getting Started: First Steps for Beginners Devon outlines how beginners should approach travel rewards by analyzing their top spending categories and selecting one or two intentionally chosen credit cards with strong bonus categories rather than immediately pursuing dozens of sign-up bonuses. 00:16:20 - Sign-Up Bonuses vs. Everyday Spend Strategy Discussion of the balance between chasing new card welcome bonuses and building a sustainable credit card portfolio with strong category bonuses. Devon explains why a hybrid approach works better for most people than constantly opening new cards. 00:22:15 - Understanding Bonus Categories Deep dive into how credit card bonus categories work, why they matter, and how strategic matching of spending patterns to bonus categories can dramatically increase points earning without changing spending behavior. 00:30:00 - The Power of Flexibility Brad and Devon discuss various dimensions of flexibility in travel rewards including travel dates, destinations, airports, cabin class, and types of points currencies. They share contrasting examples from their recent Japan trips. 00:38:45 - Transferable vs. Fixed Points Currencies Devon explains the critical difference between transferable points programs (Chase, Amex, Capital One, Bilt, Citi) and fixed airline/hotel programs, comparing them to Visa gift cards versus single-merchant gift cards. 00:47:30 - The Rise of Bilt Rewards Discussion of how Bilt has emerged as a major transferable points currency, offering the ability to earn points on rent and mortgage payments while providing strong transfer partners that directly compete with Chase Ultimate Rewards. 00:55:00 - Credit Card Issuer Restrictions in 2026 Devon outlines how credit card eligibility rules have tightened, including Chase's evolving restrictions and once-per-lifetime language similar to American Express, emphasizing the importance of deliberate card selection. 01:02:15 - Calculating Travel Value and Points Redemption Devon shares her methodology for calculating the value of points redemptions using her family's Lufthansa first class trip as an example, discussing the difference between 'free travel' and maximizing travel budget value. 01:12:30 - How Devon Earns 6 Million Points Annually Transparent discussion of Devon's points earning including business expenses, mortgage payments through Bilt, quarterly taxes, shopping portals, and strategic use of bonus categories, with acknowledgment that her situation differs from average users. 01:22:00 - Partnership Strategy for Couples Devon expla…

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Should I split a points transfer into smaller buckets? Frequent Miler reader Keith wrote in with this question:I tried to transfer 560K points to Air France to snag a redemption. had previously transferred about 280k points from Amex to KLM, I thought for sure the points would have similarly come through with Chase. Sadly, the points took 4 days to transfer, and I missed my booking window. Looking back, should I have spread my point transfers across different currencies to lower the transfer risk? I could have also covered the transfer using Capital One or Amex points. How do you balance speed with lowering the risk that your points will miss their intended purpose?We've been answering a reader or listener question at the end of each Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episode. Now, we've turned the question of the week into its own weekly episode. Tune in every Sunday at 5pm for our Question of the Week podcast. And if you have your own question you'd like to submit, you can send it to mailbag@frequentmiler.com.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

Emirates wird teurer, Amex schraubt den Lounge-Gastzugang zurück und Miles & More macht Prämienflüge komplexer – alle wichtigen Meilengame-News aus dem Mai 2026 kompakt auf den Punkt gebracht. Plus: der beste Flying Blue Deal dieses Monats und warum Condor-Fans jetzt handeln sollten. Ich zeige dir in meinem kostenlosen Workshop, wie du optimal ins Meilengame einsteigst, um auch endlich Business Class zum Economy-Preis zu fliegen: https://www.travel-insider.de/meilengame-workshop ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Gratis US-Kreditkarten Workshop: https://www.travel-insider.de/us-kreditkarten-webinar ► Instagram: https://www.travel-insider.de/insta ► Viele weitere Informationen & verschiedene Deals findest du auf meiner Website: https://www.travel-insider.de ► Hier kannst du den kostenlosen Upgrade-Report downloaden https://www.travel-insider.de/upgrade-report ► Podcast: https://www.travel-insider.de/podcast ► Feedback und Fragen an podcast@travel-insider.de ▬ Über diesen Kanal ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Mit Dominik, dem "Travel-Insider", bekannt aus GALILEO (PRO 7), hast du genau den richtigen Kanal für mehr Komfort und Luxus beim Reisen gefunden. Erfahre hier auch, warum es auch für Dich Sinn macht, endlich Business Class zu fliegen und dabei nur den Economy-Preis zu bezahlen. Dann bist du hier genau richtig! Ich, Dominik Reichert, biete dir wöchentlich neuen Input und neue Tipps, um deine Reisen auf das nächste Level zu bringen. ▬ Noch mehr Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Alle Videos von "Travel-Insider": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjv8FRKjOQfCXmxNEwrQLg ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky break down Walmart's Q1 numbers and what they say about where retail is heading. Revenue was up 7.3%, U.S. comps rose 4.1%, and global e-commerce grew 26%, but the more telling figures sit elsewhere: advertising up 37% globally and the U.S. marketplace up nearly 50%. Rick and Jessica make the case that Walmart is quietly becoming a digital services business, pulling in wealthier shoppers with celebrity lines and faster delivery, and backing it all with a $1.7 billion-a-year bet on fulfillment automation that Kroger and others will struggle to match.The Watson Weekly Weekend episode is sponsored by Avalara. Its Agentic Tax and Compliance automates behind-the-scenes work for ecommerce brands, enabling accurate checkout tax calculation, clearer tariff and duty visibility, and fewer customer surprises. Avalara integrates with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce. Learn more at avalara.watsonweekly.comFrom there the conversation moves to Google I/O and the "agentic" pitch, including a universal cart meant to follow you across Search, YouTube, and Gemini through Google Wallet. Then the happiness index returns for a look at a K-shaped economy, where affluent buyers keep spending (Amex reported 10% growth in card member spending) while a lot of people are cutting back on basics like gas. Rick closes with advice for brands: shrink the gap between deciding and doing. Take out the friction, lean on convenience and automation, and you win the customer.#WatsonWeekly #Walmart #Retail #Ecommerce #GoogleIO

Episode 174 of the Award Travel 101 podcast focused heavily on Hyatt's newly announced award chart changes and how travelers can adapt to them. Cameron Laufer and Mike Zaccheo explained that Hyatt is replacing its traditional fixed categories with a more dynamic five-tier structure across eight hotel categories, resulting in noticeable increases for many properties. Standard award rates are rising roughly 17–38%, while some peak pricing jumps could reach as high as 67%. Although a handful of properties decreased in price, far more increased, especially luxury hotels. The hosts discussed examples like Park Hyatt Siem Reap remaining at 15,000 points per night while Secrets Punta Cana increased slightly from 29,000 to 30,000 points. They also noted positives, including free night certificates remaining valid at top-tier pricing and expanded booking windows for elites and cardholders, while questioning whether Hyatt may quietly shift more nights into higher pricing tiers over time.The episode also covered several loyalty program updates and transfer partner changes. Hilton launched a summer promotion offering 2,000 bonus points for shorter stays and 4,000 for longer stays, while Kimpton introduced its seasonal secret password promotion. The hosts highlighted major transfer partner shakeups, including American Express removing Etihad as a transfer partner in the U.S. They also reviewed transfer bonuses ending soon, including bonuses from Amex to Hilton, Chase to Southwest, and Capital One to Qantas. In the “highlight post” segment, they addressed a listener frustrated with having 193,000 British Airways Avios, emphasizing that Avios become much more valuable when used through partner airlines such as Iberia, Qatar Airways, Finnair, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, while reminding listeners that Avios are easy to keep active with occasional account activity.The hosts wrapped up with personal trip updates and practical award travel advice. Mike shared several upcoming trips, including Napa Valley, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Paris, detailing how he pieced together premium cabin flights and hotel stays using a mix of American Airlines, Alaska, Air France, and Hyatt points. Cameron discussed rebooking a tour through a shopping portal for significant cashback and planning logistics for an overnight arrival in Athens after a long economy flight. The episode concluded with a “tip of the week” focused on organizing complex award itineraries using tools like spreadsheets and TripIt to track reservations, monitor schedule conflicts, and simplify “gardening” award bookings over time.Episode Links:Hilton Summer PromoKimpton Secret PasswordAmex drops EtihadHyatt ChangesWhere to Find UsThe Award Travel 101 Facebook Community.To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1.You can also email us at 101@award.travelBuy your Award Travel 101 Merch hereReserve tickets to our Late Summer 2026 Meetup in Milwaukee now. award.travel/mke2026Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card!Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.  

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Hyatt's new award pricing is officially here — and travelers are still trying to figure out exactly how bad it is. This week on Miles To Go, Ed is joined by Julian Kheel from Points Path to break down Hyatt's new multi-tier award pricing system, including what changed, which properties were hit hardest, and whether this truly changes the value proposition of Hyatt loyalty. They also discuss where Hyatt still trails competitors — especially around free night certificates and "4th or 5th night free" style benefits — and why the next 12 months could be important for Hyatt's long-term strategy. From there, the conversation shifts to a surprisingly valuable new Chase offer through the Paze wallet platform, where Sapphire cardholders can currently earn up to 10x Ultimate Rewards points with select merchants. Plus, British Airways raises carrier-imposed surcharges yet again, Delta may be expanding free checked bag benefits on its credit cards, and Ed shares another frustrating round of United Wi-Fi roulette while waiting for Starlink to expand across the fleet.  Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Hyatt's new award pricing system • Multi-tier pricing officially launches • Which properties increased the most • Why it may impact luxury redemptions more than everyday stays ✈️ Is Hyatt loyalty still worth it? • Why Hyatt still offers strong transfer value • Concerns about aspirational awards getting harder to reach • How loyal travelers may rethink their strategy ✈️ Hyatt's missing benefits • No free night certificate top-offs • Lack of a 4th or 5th night free benefit • Why competitors may now have an edge ✈️ A valuable new Chase earning opportunity • 10x Ultimate Rewards points through Paze • Which merchants currently qualify • Why this could be huge for some travelers ✈️ Air France's growing loyalty strategy • Tiffany Funk taking over Flying Blue loyalty • Air France credit card + Bilt partnership discussion • Earning status through rent and mortgage payments ✈️ Delta may expand free checked bags • Reports of 2 free checked bags on Delta Amex cards • Why the economics may make sense for Delta • Potential impact on card signups ✈️ British Airways raises surcharges again • Carrier-imposed fees increasing significantly • Why Avios redemptions continue getting more expensive • How U.S. programs still differ from European carriers ✈️ United's ongoing Wi-Fi struggles • Starlink rollout reaches ~5% of fleet • Why United Wi-Fi still frustrates frequent flyers • The promise (and risk) of Starlink expansion ⏱️ Episode 438 Timestamps  0:49 – Julian fills in for Richard this week 3:44 – Points Path discounts and award alerts discussion 7:17 – Hyatt's new award pricing officially launches 10:28 – How much worse are Hyatt awards really? 12:22 – Hyatt's free night certificate disadvantages 16:44 – What Hyatt may need to add next 21:16 – Amex fraud/security frustrations 27:06 – Tiffany Funk joins Flying Blue loyalty leadership 34:05 – Chase Paze wallet and 10x Ultimate Rewards opportunity 38:40 – British Airways raises surcharges again        

In this Midweek Mini, we're diving into all the latest points and miles news, including recent devaluations, smart booking strategies, and the new PAZE platform that has everyone talking. We share the trips we've been booking lately, what Hyatts we locked in before the devaluation, and the strategies we're personally using to maximize our points right now. We also talk through creative ways to stack rewards with gift cards, DashPass, and high multipliers, plus a few credit card tricks that could help you hit sign-up bonuses faster. From Hyatt changes to Chase Sapphire Reserve updates and upcoming travel plans, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you stretch your points further and stay ahead of the constant changes in the travel world.Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027)Mentioned in this Episode:Summer Road Trip Submissions ARE BACK!Chase Sapphire Link-Mary EllenChase Sapphire Link- JoannaRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterWonderland on Points Youtube ChannelMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:Seats.AeroCardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Tobiq 15%Our Favorite Credit CardsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

Episode Description Shawn blew up his Europe itinerary at the last minute, but this one worked. He canceled Condor premium economy through Frankfurt and rebooked American to Athens for fewer miles, less cash and a cleaner connection. The catch was making American economy survivable, which led him to Hyatt's American Airlines status for a day benefit. Shawn and Mark talk through how the 8,000-point Hyatt redemption worked, why the Main Cabin Extra seat process was clunky, and how his account eventually showed full American Platinum status before travel. They also cover a Royal Air Maroc business class win from Casablanca to LAX, Benjy's strategy for checking AA award bookings after you book, the weird world of backup reservations, and Delta's new second checked bag benefit for eligible Amex cardholders. Episode Guide 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 1:18 Shawn's last-minute Europe rebooking 2:31 Hyatt status for a day on American 4:32 The status finally appears 6:18 Platinum vs. Platinum Pro benefits 9:00 Royal Air Maroc business class to LAX 10:28 Award space quirks and hotel plans 14:18 Rechecking AA awards after booking 16:28 Backup bookings and reservation "gardening" 19:30 Delta cards add a second checked bag 20:35 Carry-on vs. checked bag strategy Links Travel Freely/CardGenie Hyatt: American Airlines partnership FAQs LoyaltyLobby: Hyatt's American Airlines Status for a Day awards MTM: Over 75k Miles Back & 4 Upgrades with 1 Award Booking Strategy MTM: Delta Amex Cards Adding New Benefit One Mile at a Time: Royal Air Maroc launching Los Angeles flights American Airlines: Using miles for travel

At 11:30 Thursday night, someone said "pack your bags, we're going to Santa Fe" and somehow it worked. Chelsea and Lindsay recap their Memorial Day weekend road trip: a six-hour drive with a road trip game, a wet blanket who became a full participant once his best friend got involved, a last-minute room booking panic, a 7-year-old who didn't speak (lucky), five people nearly sharing one room, and Chelsea almost refusing to get out of the car at the sand dunes they drove hours to see. 513 photos taken, 511 of Chelsea, one perfectly edited photo that turned out to be the wrong person, and the new travel standard: an Amex black card concierge who plans everything so you don't have to think.Send us a textSupport the showLike, subscribe, and share with that one friend who needs a reason to laugh. Find us @honestlysmartless on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Connect with Honestly Smartlesshonestlysmartless.comIG: @honestlysmartlessTikTok: @honestlysmartlessChelsea's IG: @chelsea_turanoLindsay's TT: @dr.lindsayregehrYouTube:  Honestly Smartless

Tune in to see the breakdown of all the AMEX platinum credits, the points system and the strategy behind this card. The Amex Platinum annual fee to $895 — and everyone has an opinion about it. In this episode, Megan does the full deep dive — every credit, every perk, the real math — plus how she's personally used the Fine Hotels + Resorts program to book Enchantment Resort in Sedona and The Cloister at Sea Island. If you've been wondering whether this card belongs in your wallet, this episode is your answer.Resources: AMEX PlatinumAMEX GoldChase Sapphire ReserveTravel Points Academy

Jason Steele hasn't paid for a flight or hotel in 20 years — and he has a family of five. In this episode, the credit card expert, Card Con founder, and author of Travel for Free breaks down exactly how military service members can build a sustainable points and miles strategy, avoid the money traps that sink young service members, and why the best f Spencer Reese sits down with Jason — a freelance credit card expert, founder of Card Con, and author of Travel for Free — to talk travel hacking, military credit card benefits, and building a sustainable points strategy. Topics Discussed How Jason got into Points & Miles consulting — after years of writing about award travel, people kept asking him to just tell them what to do; he turned that demand into a consulting practice What makes a great consultation client — financially responsible, pays statement balances in full, has some flexibility with cards, and is genuinely excited about travel Sustainable travel hacking over a military career — opening one card per year per spouse = up to 40 cards over a 20-year career with no annual fees and millions of points American Express and military fee waivers — Amex tends to be the most accessible issuer for young active duty members; Jason's own daughter (USAF Academy cadet) was immediately approved for the Platinum card The biggest financial mistake young service members make — buying too much car too early; the Hellcat in the parking lot vs. the Corolla driven by the commander Brokerage accounts vs. credit card rewards — a brief nod to the value of flexibility in personal finance, mirroring themes from other episodes Managing multiple credit cards — auto pay, spreadsheets, and apps like Card Pointers; focus on big-win credits first (Chase Sapphire Reserve $300 travel credit, Hilton free night certs) before chasing $7 Dunkin credits Amex Platinum airline credit hack — buy refundable Southwest tickets under $100, cancel within 24 hours; the credit triggers and the refund posts Redeeming points for others — using miles to fly family members to visit you overseas; points can be redeemed in anyone's name at no extra cost Best sweet spots mentioned — ANA (All Nippon Airways) miles for business class to Japan and Africa; United Polaris via Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer; Southwest companion pass Jason's book, Travel for Free — written for beginner to intermediate award travelers; includes personal stories, client case studies, and travel "recipes" (reusable booking frameworks for common trip types) The "how much would you travel if it were free?" question — Jason's framing for why this hobby is worth building Resources Mentioned JasonSteele.com https://jasonsteele.com— book a free 50-minute award travel consultation; link to Travel for Free Travel for Free: How to Use Points and Miles to See the World — available on Amazon Card Con https://jasonsteele.com— Jason's annual conference for credit card media professionals Card Pointers https://cardpointers.com/military— app for tracking credit card benefits and coupon book credits (military discount available) Chicago Seminars & Frequent Travel University — large conventions for award travel enthusiasts Slick Deals, Nav, SoFi — outlets where Jason currently publishes points valuations and credit card content Military Money Manual Podcast Ep. 217 — Jared Mausi flying his mom to Rome in business class using points Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 22,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 In the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course, you can learn how to apply for the most premium credit cards and get special military protections, such as waived annual fees, on elite cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card. https://militarymoneymanual.com/amex-platinum-military/ https://militarymoneymanual.com/chase-sapphire-reserve-military/ Military Money Manual may receive compensation from JPMC. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain. Learn how active duty military, military spouses, and Guard and Reserves on 30+ day active orders can get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.

This is a candid conversation with friend, client, and business partner Aryeh Sheinbein. I have two real-time negotiations on my desk right now (a post-divorce mortgage refinance the bank told me had only one path, and a $10K non-refundable sheep deposit I'd already mentally written off), and partly because Aryeh is one of those rare people whose default assumption is that almost every "this is the price" is actually an opening position. What started as a casual conversation turned into a working framework — the two negotiation muscles most people never build, and the one filter that tells you which one to use. We get into Aryeh's $20 baseball-card arbitrage at age 12, his 60-day-late home builder, the Walmart end-cap standoff over a $30 pricing error, the Amex deal he settled for fifty cents on the dollar, and his co-investor who keeps asking for discounts — each one demonstrating a different rule. The flip in the episode comes near the end: I assumed "non-refundable" meant the conversation was closed. Aryeh's reframe was that when the other side breaks their part of the deal first, the deposit clause loses some of its teeth — and there's almost always room to open the conversation. By the end of the recording I'd talked myself into emailing the sheep seller. If you're someone for whom negotiation doesn't naturally dawn — if you read "non-refundable" or "this is our price" and just accept it — this episode is going to reframe what you've been leaving on the table.

With  Memorial Day weekend upon us, Clark shares important travel know-how. Navigating the rental car counter has become more like rocket science than a simple travel chore, but protecting your wallet starts with a few simple steps. With "car rental rage" on the rise due to surprise charges and poor service, it is critical to follow Clark's timely rules. Also, if you're looking for a domestic getaway, soft demand in a normally popular travel market presents a golden opportunity for the savvy traveler! Clark's Rental Cars 101: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Vegas Nerve: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How to Protect Your Wallet From Rental Car ‘Gotchas'⁠ Cheapest Way to Rent a Car: Expert Tips - Clark Howard Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know American Express Platinum Card® Review: Is It Worth It? Amex premium car rental protection 5 Things to Know About the Costco Car Rental Program 3 Reasons You Should Never Book a Nonrefundable Hotel Room What Domestic Destination Is a Deal Right Now? HotelTonight: Last Minute Hotel Deals at Great Hotels Priceline - Find Cheap Hotel Rooms & Discount Hotels Travel Archives - Clark Howard  Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if there was a strategy that could help you pay off student loans while also unlocking travel experiences for a fraction of the normal cost? In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we share how Joanna is earning points on her student loan payments. We dive into how the Gift of College platform works, how points enthusiasts are maximizing everyday spending to chip away at student loan debt, and why flexible points currencies can be such a powerful financial tool when used responsibly. We also break down an incredible business class deal for truly $0 out of pocket roundtrip. If you've ever wanted to balance financial goals like debt repayment while still traveling the world, this episode is packed with practical tips for maximizing credit card rewards, finding cheap business class flights, earning travel points faster, and making travel more affordable without sacrificing your long-term financial future.Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027)Mentioned in this Episode:Ashley Gets Around Flight Deals ListGift of College WebsiteRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterWonderland on Points Youtube ChannelMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:CardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Tobiq 15%Our Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

Send us Fan MailLufthansa testet aktuell ein neues Konzept zur Kostensenkung: Weniger Reinigungspersonal, weniger Kabinenreinigung und teilweise nur noch Cleaning „on demand“. Während die Airline weiterhin Premiumpreise verlangt, fragen sich viele Passagiere: Passt das noch zum Lufthansa-Anspruch? Darüber sprechen wir heute im Video.

Istanbul Bosphorus CruiseIstanbul Full Day Guided TourReliable Travel (booked everything in Cappadocia for them)Balloon Turca (booked by/through Reliable Travel)Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge (an SLH property!)We trade our usual family travel format for a couple's Turkey anniversary recap that is packed with points and miles tactics you can steal for your own peak season trips. Melissa walks us through how she booked business class flights, stacked hotel perks, and built a Cappadocia hot air balloon day that actually runs smoothly.• How Melissa plans travel around a strict school schedule • Booking KLM business class with Flying Blue miles and Amex transfers • What KLM business class is like including Delft houses and the Amsterdam lounge • Repositioning to Mexico City to find Turkish Airlines business class saver seats • Istanbul hotel strategy with Hyatt Globalist benefits at the Grand Hyatt • Istanbul sightseeing with a guided walking tour, Galata Tower and a Bosphorus cruise • Cappadocia logistics, why local drivers and guides help, and when cash beats points • Using Chase The Edit and points to book a boutique Cappadocia lodge with credits and upgrades • Hot air balloon ride details: weather rules, pickup timing, what to wear and what it feels like • Returning to Istanbul with an Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts stay at the Park Hyatt and a hamam plan • Turkish award booking tips, credit card requirements and why travel insurance matters • School break booking rules: calendar open, flexibility on destination and smart repositioningLet me know your feedback if you think that this would have better been split into two episodes or if you like the kind of longer format. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message and I will ask her for you.

Juice up your earnings with QCGC. https://qcgc.io/?ref=mtmv1 (sponsored)  MTM Detroit Meetup Tickets - https://mtm.zohobackstage.com/MTMTravelDetroit2026#/ Capital One is facing a lawsuit over canceled rewards, and Shawn and Mark get into the bigger problem with banks treating points like real currency when it helps them and funny money when it helps them. They also talk retention offers, when a card is not worth keeping even for free, and rank the major transferable points programs from worst to best. What we cover: Capital One being sued over allegedly canceled rewards after account closures. Why earned points should come with stronger consumer protections. How to compare retention offers against referral offers, credits and annual fees. Why no-fee cards can still be worth checking for retention offers. The Business Platinum changes, Dell frustration and when a credit stops mattering. Shawn and Mark's rankings for Amex, Chase, Bilt, Citi, Capital One and Wells Fargo. Why Chase has slipped, Citi has become more useful and Bilt may have the most interesting upside. Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:21 Detroit event details and why in-person networking still matters 2:52 Capital One sued over canceled rewards 7:51 How to think about retention offers 11:16 No-fee cards can still have retention offers 13:25 Dell, Business Platinum credits and the breaking point 14:52 Ranking transferable points programs 16:15 Capital One vs Wells Fargo at the bottom 19:03 Bilt vs Citi and the middle of the rankings 19:45 Why Chase keeps slipping 23:07 Amex makes the case for number one 26:14 Mark's case for Bilt as the best program 29:15 Which programs are essential for most people? Links: Free newsletter Join our free Facebook group Diamond Patreon Gold Membership Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Miles to Memories website Capital One lawsuit - https://mtmdiamond.slack.com/archives/C0ACC849Z3J/p1778758564025649 Retention offers - https://milestomemories.com/american-express-business-platinum-retention-offer/  

Juice up your earnings with QCGC. https://qcgc.io/?ref=mtmv1 (sponsored)  MTM Detroit Meetup Tickets - https://mtm.zohobackstage.com/MTMTravelDetroit2026#/ Capital One is facing a lawsuit over canceled rewards, and Shawn and Mark get into the bigger problem with banks treating points like real currency when it helps them and funny money when it helps them. They also talk retention offers, when a card is not worth keeping even for free, and rank the major transferable points programs from worst to best. What we cover: Capital One being sued over allegedly canceled rewards after account closures. Why earned points should come with stronger consumer protections. How to compare retention offers against referral offers, credits and annual fees. Why no-fee cards can still be worth checking for retention offers. The Business Platinum changes, Dell frustration and when a credit stops mattering. Shawn and Mark's rankings for Amex, Chase, Bilt, Citi, Capital One and Wells Fargo. Why Chase has slipped, Citi has become more useful and Bilt may have the most interesting upside. Episode Guide: 0:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 0:21 Detroit event details and why in-person networking still matters 2:52 Capital One sued over canceled rewards 7:51 How to think about retention offers 11:16 No-fee cards can still have retention offers 13:25 Dell, Business Platinum credits and the breaking point 14:52 Ranking transferable points programs 16:15 Capital One vs Wells Fargo at the bottom 19:03 Bilt vs Citi and the middle of the rankings 19:45 Why Chase keeps slipping 23:07 Amex makes the case for number one 26:14 Mark's case for Bilt as the best program 29:15 Which programs are essential for most people? Links: Free newsletter Join our free Facebook group Diamond Patreon Gold Membership Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Miles to Memories website Capital One lawsuit - https://mtmdiamond.slack.com/archives/C0ACC849Z3J/p1778758564025649 Retention offers - https://milestomemories.com/american-express-business-platinum-retention-offer/  

Newly released emails and financial records show that Jeffrey Epstein's office relied heavily on the ultra-exclusive American Express Centurion “Black Card” program to quietly arrange travel for dozens of women, many of them from Eastern Europe, while maintaining extreme secrecy around the bookings. The records reveal that Epstein's longtime assistant, Lesley Groff, repeatedly instructed American Express staff to keep flight information hidden, remove email addresses from confirmations, and ensure that travel details were tightly controlled. The documents also describe how fake or temporary itineraries were allegedly arranged for visa purposes, allowing women to secure travel documents using reservations that were later canceled. Internal communications show at least one Amex representative acknowledging that some of the requests were “against Amex policy,” while still offering ways to accommodate them.The records provide a rare inside look at how Epstein allegedly used elite financial services and concierge-style corporate relationships to facilitate the movement of women across borders for years after his 2008 Florida conviction. Emails describe flights being coordinated between cities such as Moscow, Minsk, Miami, Palm Beach, Paris, and New York, with Groff at times referring to groups simply as “the girls.” The documents also show how obsessed Epstein's office was with secrecy, with repeated panic over flight confirmations accidentally being sent to the wrong people. The reporting further highlights how Epstein remained an enormously valuable client for American Express despite being a convicted sex offender, generating massive spending volumes and holding multiple Centurion cards tied to associates and entities connected to his operation. Critics quoted in the coverage argued that the travel patterns, fake itineraries, and visa-related booking requests should have raised obvious red flags about possible trafficking activity long before Epstein's 2019 arrest.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein America Express: How he moved women around the world with his credit card

Thinking about adding the American Express Gold Card to your wallet or wondering whether the recent updates make it even more valuable? In this episode we break down the latest changes to the Amex Gold Card for their 60th anniversary, including updated dining perks, Uber benefits, transfer bonuses, and strategies for maximizing Membership Rewards points for travel. We discuss why the Amex Gold continues to be one of the most popular travel rewards credit cards for families and food lovers, how to make the annual fee worth it, and the best ways to stack dining credits, Uber Cash, and limited-time offers for maximum value. If you love travel rewards, points and miles strategies, credit card perks, and maximizing everyday purchases for nearly free travel, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get the most value possible from the Amex Gold Card.Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027)Mentioned in this Episode:Amex Gold Link-Mary EllenAmex Gold Link- JoannaAmex Deep Dive EpisodeRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterWonderland on Points Youtube ChannelMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:CardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Tobiq 15%Our Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

Newly released emails and financial records show that Jeffrey Epstein's office relied heavily on the ultra-exclusive American Express Centurion “Black Card” program to quietly arrange travel for dozens of women, many of them from Eastern Europe, while maintaining extreme secrecy around the bookings. The records reveal that Epstein's longtime assistant, Lesley Groff, repeatedly instructed American Express staff to keep flight information hidden, remove email addresses from confirmations, and ensure that travel details were tightly controlled. The documents also describe how fake or temporary itineraries were allegedly arranged for visa purposes, allowing women to secure travel documents using reservations that were later canceled. Internal communications show at least one Amex representative acknowledging that some of the requests were “against Amex policy,” while still offering ways to accommodate them.The records provide a rare inside look at how Epstein allegedly used elite financial services and concierge-style corporate relationships to facilitate the movement of women across borders for years after his 2008 Florida conviction. Emails describe flights being coordinated between cities such as Moscow, Minsk, Miami, Palm Beach, Paris, and New York, with Groff at times referring to groups simply as “the girls.” The documents also show how obsessed Epstein's office was with secrecy, with repeated panic over flight confirmations accidentally being sent to the wrong people. The reporting further highlights how Epstein remained an enormously valuable client for American Express despite being a convicted sex offender, generating massive spending volumes and holding multiple Centurion cards tied to associates and entities connected to his operation. Critics quoted in the coverage argued that the travel patterns, fake itineraries, and visa-related booking requests should have raised obvious red flags about possible trafficking activity long before Epstein's 2019 arrest.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein America Express: How he moved women around the world with his credit cardBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Al has over a million American Express points and dreams of booking another once-in-a-lifetime luxury vacation for his family. But the opaque, frustrating system of transferring and redeeming rewards has him completely paralyzed. On this episode of How To!, Mike brings on Elliot Rosenberg, founder of the luxury points concierge Stratys, to demystify the credit card game. They discuss how airlines secretly devalue their miles and why hoarding points is a massive financial mistake. Elliott walks Al through the "earn and burn" philosophy, explains why you shouldn't put everyday spending on premium cards, and shares a simple hack for turning Amex points into five-night stays at elite hotels. Stratys - http://stratystravel.com/  Executive Producer Corey Wara Edited by Geoff Craig Booking by Ben Astaire Do you have a burning question or a problem you need help with? Email us at howto@mikepesca.com and we will consider your topic for the show. For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To receive ad-free content, become a Pesca Plus subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@pescagist⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/howto

Lucy Lieberman is a longtime digital innovator who has spent her career jumping into emerging technology before the rest of the market catches up — from early websites and streaming to loyalty platforms and AI-powered travel. She's led digital transformation for brands like IHG, Amex, and FAO Schwartz, and she most recently served as CEO of Michelin Guide Hotels during one of the toughest moments in travel history. In this episode, recorded live at the Female Founders in Hospitality Summit in early March 2026, Susan and Lucy talk about positioning, pivots, and future-proofing. What You'll Learn: • How to spot market shifts before everyone else  • How to tell the difference between "too early" and "bad idea"  • Why great tech still fails without behavior change  • When to build products people don't know to ask for yet  • Why features and amenities never create loyalty  • How to turn a crowded category into a category of one  • Why to focus on problems instead of preferences  • What it's like to lead a travel company through a crisis • How to create a North Star teams can actually rally around  • Why luxury travel exploded after COVID  • Why authenticity keeps getting more valuable & the surprising comeback of analog • Why you have to keep asking "why" • How to become the kind of founder who can run through walls *** The Takeaway: Breakthrough companies win by obsessing over friction, unmet needs, emotional connection, and the "why" behind customer behavior — not by chasing technology, features, or trends for their own sake. Being early only matters if you're solving a real problem people genuinely care about. Lucy Lieberman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucylieberman/

The world's first AI-take-private just proved that AI can revolutionize the real economy. Long Lake Management co-founder and CEO Alexander Taubman joins Elad Gil to discuss his firm's agreement to acquire the legacy platform American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) in a deal valued at $6.3 billion. Alexander explains the mechanics of AI-driven roll-ups, and why Long Lake chooses to acquire and transform businesses rather than simply selling them software. He also talks about how Long Lake's horizontal AI platform, Nexus, automates workflows across diverse verticals, and how automation through AI not only powers growth for their portfolio companies, but results in both satisfied customers and employees. Plus, they explore Alexander's vision of Amex GBT as a multi-decade compounding machine.  Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @alextaubman | @amexgbt  Chapters: 00:00 – Alexander Taubman Introduction 00:30 – Long Lake's Nexus Platform 03:35 – Retention and Talent Flywheel 05:01 – Acquisition vs. Offering Software 06:57 – Building Long Lake's Founding Team 10:37 – Taking American Express Global Business Travel Private 13:36 – Taking Berkshire Hathaway's Approach to Management 16:37 – How AI Strategy Makes Long Lake Stand Out  19:32 – AI Makes Services Scale 22:00 – Conclusion

Is the newly refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve actually worth the massive $795 annual fee? In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we break down every major benefit, travel credit, lounge perk, transfer partner, and strategy tied to one of the most talked-about premium travel credit cards on the market. We cover the huge welcome bonus, how to maximize Ultimate Rewards points, and the smartest ways to offset the annual fee. We also dive into Priority Pass lounge access, Chase Sapphire Lounges, airport travel benefits, luxury hotel partnerships, rental car insurance, trip delay coverage, baggage protections, and why these travel protections can save travelers hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Throughout the episode, we share our real-life strategies for using transferable points, stacking benefits, booking luxury travel for less, and deciding whether premium travel credit cards truly make sense for families and frequent travelers. If you've been considering the Chase Sapphire Reserve, trying to decide between premium travel cards, or looking for advanced points and miles strategies to maximize travel rewards, this episode is packed with practical tips, honest opinions, and detailed travel hacking advice to help you get the most value possible from your credit cards and points.Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027)Mentioned in this Episode:Chase Sapphire Link-Mary EllenChase Sapphire Link- JoannaKatie's Travel Tricks Stacking MapRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Find Us On Online:Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel NewsletterWonderland on Points Youtube ChannelMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupAffiliate Links:CardpointersHalara (use code "Wonderland" for 10% off)Tobiq 15%Our Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

Do any of the luxury hotel booking platforms (like Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts®) allow booking for others? If you are hotel chain agnostic, should you have a hotel credit card? We answered these questions and more on the Ask Us Anything hosted live on YouTube on May 6th, 2026.(00:16) - I have 14999 Delta Sky Miles and need one more lousy point to be able to book an award ticket. I can transfer 1000 points from Amex, but that seems like a waste. I tried to convince Delta support to comp me a point, but they were seemingly unable to help. Any suggestions (other than getting the Delta Amex card)? (04:03) - If you have complete flexibility to position to any airport in Europe to fly home to the USA, are flexible on arrival airport in the USA/Canada/Mexico, and time wasn't a constraint, but you would like a good points redemption in J (not first), where would you position to and which airline would you book on? (08:39) - ​If you are hotel chain agnostic, should you have a hotel credit card? (12:24) - Question on 5/24 if over, are there any data points on the United or Southwest business card? (14:38) - Should we now value Membership Rewards points higher than Chase Ultimate Rewards points? I'd rather have an American Express Platinum Card® than a Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card at this point. Would you guys disagree? (19:50) - Do any of the luxury hotel booking platforms (e.g., Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts®, The Edit by Chase Travel℠, etc.) allow booking for others? (22:57) - ​At what cash back rate do you prefer cash over miles/points (excluding when you are working on a welcome offer)? (27:50) - Do you think we'll finally see an Ultimate Rewards Hyatt transfer bonus in the future? (30:15) - Question - Greg has mentioned a few times about being able to pay for the fees on British Airways with Avios, as a card benefit. I can't seem to see how to make that work. Any more details? (34:43) - ​For airlines that allow a stopover on an award flight, has your experience required a phone call reservation, or have you booked a stopover online? (37:03) - ​Can I apply corporate codes when booking hotels through Rove? Can Rove act like a shopping portal? Get corporate rates and Rove miles. (39:00) - ​​Is it possible to product change the old aviator if I've had it for less than a year now that it was product changed? I know banks frown upon this before the first annual fee posts. (40:58) - ​Barclays American Airlines card transferred to Citi. What would be the best course of action to get the welcome offer on the Citi American Airlines card now that I have one, but haven't previously gotten the welcome offer? (44:01) - ​​Does the FM team know if I make a reservation with the 25k Atmos Summit Companion certificate, and later cancel the reservation before the original expiry, if the certificate is returned and can be reused? (44:38) - ​Can I use Hyatt points for suite upgrades with cash booking through Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts®? (45:49) - ​​​What's each team member's biggest regret in their points and miles journey?Mentioned in this episode:Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

What if every dollar you're already spending in your business could turn into first class flights and bucket list family trips, without touching after-tax money? I sat down with Eli Facenda on The Happy Hustle Podcast, and this one hit different. Eli is the founder of Freedom Travel Systems, known online as "The Travel Guy." He's helped over 1,000 entrepreneurs turn everyday business expenses into 50K+ dream trips and first-class experiences, all through credit card points. The guy once booked a $6,000 business class flight for $6. That moment changed his life, and this episode might change how you think about yours. Eli breaks down the three buckets of the points game: earning the right type of points (flexible bank points from Amex, Chase, or Capital One beat airline cards almost every time), optimizing your travel perks, and actually redeeming points at full value instead of leaving 80% on the table. He also covers how to put payroll, rent, and supplier payments on a card using third-party tools, earning massive points on expenses you never thought could count. Then there's the Freedom Flywheel. Business grows, spending increases, points stack up, and you fund tax-free family vacations without pulling cash from your company. And yes, points from business cards are coded as a rebate, so they're completely tax free. Eli also shares his Five P's Framework for turning any trip into a real core memory: People, Place, Purpose, Possibility, and Presence. It's the difference between a nice vacation and one you'll talk about for the rest of your life. For practical folks, he covers what to avoid, including credit score myths, why you only need two to five cards (not thirty), and how being flexible by even two or three days can save you millions of points on a booking. He's offering two free playbooks for the Happy Hustle community: the CEO Points Playbook and the Payroll on a Credit Card Playbook. Grab both at https://freedomtravelsystems.com/. Listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcast. What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Happy Hustle to me means you're building a business that gives you energy instead of takes it. You're doing it with people you love. You believe in what you do and you're getting to live a great life while you do it. 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This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. 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Amex has been refreshing its credit cards lately, but the American Express® Gold Card changes are more like a slight touch up. (00:37) - What's changed?(04:02) - What's the same?(05:25) - What do we think?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn HeadsMentioned in this episode:Frequent Miler's Best Offers Pagehttps://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-offers/Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Xfinity! On today's episode, we find out if we've got beef with Meryl Streep, Jason and Travis give their thoughts on the Chiefs and Eagles draft classes, and we debate if Fernando should start or sit his rookie year. We've also got an incredible conversation with NBA legend, Blake Griffin! We get his thoughts on the NBA playoffs, how he's enjoying life in the broadcast studio, the moment he knew his football career wasn't going to work, what it's like to get drafted with your brother, favorite Kobe story, his thoughts on MJ vs LeBron, what's next for his comedy career, and more! Check out Blake Griffin on The NBA on Prime https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0K18UYC3L8XP43L13WLYXA746F/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rYou can still pre-order our book “No Dumb Questions” at https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/nodumbquestionsNew Heights will be Live in Los Angeles at The Orpheum Theatre on June 15th. General Tickets go on sale April 27th. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006491EE43FB93Watch and listen to new episodes of New Heights every Wednesday during the NFL season and follow us on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshowYou can also listen to new episodes on Wondery, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ...Download the full podcast here:Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynwSend something to the New Heights Mailbox. Don't be weird though. C/O New Heights Productions135 E OLIVE AVE, BURBANK, CA 91502Support the show: XFINITY: Sponsored by Xfinity. Get the most reliable, fiber-powered WiFi from Xfinity at one price for 5 years, guaranteed. Plus, get online in minutes with same-day WiFi. Visit xfinity.com to get it now. Xfinity Imagine That.AMERICAN EXPRESS: Unlocking access and elevating the fan experience–not only does it feel right, but it's membership at its best. Terms apply. Learn more about Amex ‘s partnership with the NFL and Premium Events Collection at https://go.amex/nflREESE'S: Try the Reese's Strawberry PB&J Cup and the new Reese's Marshmallow Cup today, for a limited time only. EXPEDIA: The one place you go to go places. https://www.expedia.com/ PLANET FITNESS: Best-in- class equipment and a space for every kind of strength. We're All Strong on this Planet™ Learn more at http://planetfitness.com/ALLSTATE: Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://allstate.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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He says his ex was just a rebound. So why does she get the warm smiles, dinner plans, and the stories while you get the cold shoulder? It's Feedback Friday!And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1316On This Week's Feedback Friday:If you don't want to hear about Gabe's fabulous time in Praia de Algodões, Bahia or New York City, fast forward about 12 minutes to directly board the dooze cruise.Your husband has kept in touch with his ex — a "rebound" who somehow never quite bounced out of his life — and a recent family dinner with her left you feeling invisible, outmaneuvered, and weirdly unable to articulate exactly why this friendship bothers you more than all his others. You're in couples therapy. So what do you bring up, and what does it actually mean?You're a mechanical engineer who just started therapy for the second time, making solid progress on your concrete goals — anxiety, professional stuff — and yet the guys keep suggesting therapy is a long-haul thing, not just a pit stop. Is staying past your "fixed" point actually productive, or just expensive navel-gazing? You're skeptical. Are you missing something?You've spent three years as the full-time caregiver for your nearly 100-year-old mother — a sharp-tongued, guilt-wielding, openly racist woman who refuses professional help and has boxed out your brother's Asian wife entirely. You love her, but you're starting to wonder if the best years of your retirement are being consumed by a woman who may just outlive your patience. How do you honor your duty without losing yourself?Recommendation of the Week: Amex Offers. If you have an American Express account, add all available Amex offers every Monday (it takes about five minutes, even on heavy weeks). In this way, Jordan has saved roughly $1,000 over a few months.You heard the episode (1259, question one) where a young man wrote in about his estranged sister and their "crazy mother" — and you recognized the story immediately, because you're that sister. Growing up in that house looked quite different from the inside, and there's a chapter of your relationship with your brother that his letter left out entirely. What happened — and where things stand now — is something else.Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi.And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Lufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn more1-800-Flowers: 2x Mom's blooms for Mother's Day: 1800flowers.com/jhsLufthansa Allegris: Go to Lufthansa.com and search for "Allegris" to learn moreHiya: 50% off first order: hiyahealth.com/jordanBooking.com: Book your getaway now with booking.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Liquid IV! We covered a lot of ground today, so strap in. We've got the breakdown of Jason's cowboy fit that the internet loves, a quick tangent on how much we've been loving Sabres Mafia and the NHL Playoffs, updates on some new merch, how you can see the show LIVE, our guest for an amazing bonus episode dropping this Friday, and most importantly, reactions to Patrick Bacon's hole-in-one. We also break down the Dexter Lawrence trade, give our take on what teams want from a draft pick, how Travis watches draftees' tape, hysterical top-30 visit stories, the secret to drafting a great QB, and a huge announcement about a new addition to the New Heights family. Finally, we're joined by Charlize Theron! We talk all about how hard she went for her new movie “APEX”, why she loves doing her own stunts, her obsession with serial killers, the secret to raising teenage daughters, her favorite action movie of all time, her welcome to Hollywood moment, and more! Check out Charlize Theron in APEX only on Netflix April 24th https://www.netflix.com/title/81763251Head over to https://kelceclubhouse.com to shop the new collection including the crew neck, the Cleveland Heights tee, the Globe hoodie, and the new NH Monogram tee! You can still pre-order our book “No Dumb Questions” at https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/nodumbquestionsNew Heights will be Live in Los Angeles at The Orpheum Theatre on June 15th. General Tickets go on sale April 27th. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006491EE43FB93Watch and listen to new episodes of New Heights every Wednesday during the NFL season and follow us on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshowYou can also listen to new episodes on Wondery, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ...Download the full podcast here:Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynwSend something to the New Heights Mailbox. Don't be weird though. C/O New Heights Productions135 E OLIVE AVE, BURBANK, CA 91502Support the show: LIQUID IV: Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and get 20% off your first order with code NEWHEIGHTS at checkout. AMERICAN EXPRESS: Unlocking access and elevating the fan experience–not only does it feel right, but it's membership at its best. Terms apply. Learn more about Amex ‘s partnership with the NFL and Premium Events Collection at https://go.amex/nflREESE'S: Try the Reese's Strawberry PB&J Cup and the new Reese's Marshmallow Cup today, for a limited time only. MICHAEL: Experience the story of a legend. Only in theaters & IMAX April 24. Get Tickets Now.ALLSTATE: Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://allstate.com/EXPEDIA: The one place you go to go places. https://www.expedia.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hello Friends and 92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by AT&T! Today, we find out if Travis is too big for the moon, why Jason's new dog has a few names, and what the guys will be up to next week at The Masters. We've also got two great conversations with golf legends, Jim Nantz and John Daly. We find out how Nantz came up with his signature “hello, friends,” why he thought Travis was going to get him in trouble for insubordination, and hear some incredible stories on his decades-long broadcasting career. Later, we grip it and rip it with John Daly. John tells us why The Masters stands out amongst the majors, how his philosophy on life has remained unchanged, why his son won't take his golfing advice, and why he's a sneaky good football player. Finally, the guys reveal “what side of TikTok they're on” and we reveal the final standing of the much debated REESE'S x March Madness Bracket Challenge. Check out Jim Nantz as he calls the 90th edition of The Masters Tournament on CBS and Amazon Prime.To grip it and rip it like John Daly Check Out: www.goodboyvodka.com www.johndalycigars.comwww.dalyflavor.comWatch and listen to new episodes of New Heights every Wednesday during the NFL season and follow us on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshowYou can also listen to new episodes on Wondery, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ...Download the full podcast here:Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynwSend something to the New Heights Mailbox. Don't be weird though. C/O New Heights Productions135 E OLIVE AVE, BURBANK, CA 91502Support the show: AT&T: When the Connection Matters, it has to be AT&T. Visit http://att.com/connecttochange to learn more. AMERICAN EXPRESS: Unlocking access and elevating the fan experience–not only does it feel right, but it's membership at its best. Terms apply. Learn more about Amex ‘s partnership with the NFL and Premium Events Collection at https://go.amex/nflINTUIT TURBOTAX: Learn more at https://turbotax.intuit.com/?cid=bn_wk_12APPLE: The all-new MacBook Neo. An amazing Mac at a surprising price. Learn more at http://apple.com/MacREESE'S: Grab REESE'S OREO® Cups today, found wherever candy is soldALLSTATE: Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://allstate.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.