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Watch us on YouTube! Delta made some changes to their fare structures that are likely to lead to confusion for some travelers. Richard and Ed are weighing in on those changes. Bilt has added their 20th transfer partner. Japan Airlines is a very useful program to get to Japan and other points in Asia, but has been a difficult program to transfer points to. That changes with this new partnership! A listener shares a heartfelt story about their recovery and some very kind words for the co-hosts. Frontier has rolled out a companion pass benefit after their recent status match, which may lead to more Frontier tales! Newark airport continues to disappoint. Even with softening travel demand, Richard and Ed are recommending you avoid for now. Lastly, Ed has a poll question for viewers and listeners in regards to how many Membership Rewards points he should transfer from AMEX to Hawaiian to send to Alaska Airlines. 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/

Transfer bonuses are one of the best ways to stretch your points further, and in this episode we're breaking down everything you need to know about them. From understanding how they work to sharing the bonuses we've taken advantage of, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you maximize your rewards and travel more for less. What Are Transfer Bonuses? Pam explains that what transfer bonuses are and how big a difference they can make in your redemptions.  For example, a recent American Express bonus to Virgin Atlantic offered a 40% increase, turning 100,000 Membership Rewards into 140,000 Virgin Atlantic miles.  When to Use Them While transfer bonuses can be tempting, Alex emphasizes the importance of having a plan. Speculative transfers (moving points without a specific booking in mind) can leave you stuck with miles you don't need if your plans change. The takeaway? If you're new to points, only use transfer bonuses when you know you'll use the miles. Stacking Bonuses for Maximum Value Jess shares how stacking transfer bonuses with existing airline or hotel promotions can unlock even more value. And Alex highlights Flying Blue's monthly promo awards and child discount, which allow you to save even more by pairing discounted flights with transfer bonuses. Hotel Transfer Bonuses Jess dives into the hotel side of transfer bonuses, highlighting the best options and the ones that might not be a good deal. Our Favorite Transfer Bonus Wins Each of us shares a recent win: Pam: Transferred 100,000 Amex points to Virgin Atlantic with a 40% bonus, booking a round-trip business class flight to London for just 58,000 miles and $600 in fees. Alex: Used a 20% transfer bonus to Flying Blue to book business class flights to Morocco with her mom and sisters for just 55,000 points each way. Jess: Took advantage of a Capital One transfer bonus to Virgin Red, then Virgin Atlantic, to book a KLM flight for nearly 50% fewer points. Transfer bonuses are an incredible way to maximize your points and miles, but timing and planning are everything. Whether you're saving for a luxury business-class flight or looking to reduce the cost of a family vacation, these promotions can make a big difference. Check out our blog for monthly updates on the latest transfer bonuses, and start planning your next big adventure!   Links: Subscribe to Points Talk Premium: https://pointstalk.supercast.com/ Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad Transfer Bonuses and Sales on Points & Miles January 2025 - Travel Mom Squad   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:30 – Introduction: What are transfer bonuses? 01:15 – Pam explains how transfer bonuses work 10:30 – When to use (and not use) transfer bonuses 15:00 – Stacking bonuses for flights and hotels 21:30 – Jess's Hilton strategy and hotel transfer tips 27:55 – Favorite transfer bonus wins from Pam, Alex, and Jess 35:00 – Final thoughts on maximizing transfer bonuses

Thinking about diving into points and miles but feeling overwhelmed by annual fees? You're not alone! In this episode, we're breaking down our favorite no-annual-fee credit cards and those with annual fees waived for the first year. These cards are not only budget-friendly but also offer incredible rewards to help you travel more for less. Chase Freedom Flex: A Keeper in Every Wallet Alex kicks off the episode with her top pick, the Chase Freedom Flex. This no-annual-fee card earns Chase Ultimate Rewards points and offers 5% back on rotating categories like PayPal and grocery stores. With a 20,000-point welcome offer after spending just $500, this card can easily cover a one-way flight to Europe. Alex highlights how pairing this with a Chase Sapphire card allows you to transfer points to travel partners, unlocking even more value. Chase Ink Business Cards: Pam's Love Language Pam shares her favorite no-annual-fee business cards, the Chase Ink Cash and Chase Ink Unlimited. These powerhouse cards earn Ultimate Rewards points on categories like office supply stores and internet or offer a flat 1.5% back on every purchase. With a whopping 75,000-point welcome offer (after spending $6,000), these cards are a cornerstone of her strategy for racking up points. Maximizing American Express Options Jess introduces the Amex Blue Business Plus card, a no-annual-fee option that earns 2X Membership Rewards points on every purchase up to $50,000 annually. She also mentions the Hilton Honors card, which comes with no annual fee and Hilton Silver status, unlocking perks like the fifth night free on award stays. For anyone looking to maintain Hilton points without paying a fee, this is a fantastic option. Waived Annual Fees: United and American Airlines Cards The team also highlights cards like the United Explorer and Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select, which waive their annual fees the first year. These cards offer valuable perks like free checked bags, priority boarding, and extra award availability for flights. No-Fee Travel Wins From Alex's PayPal points strategies to Jess's tips on tracking targeted offers, this episode proves that no-annual-fee cards can still pack a punch. Whether you're just starting with points and miles or looking to add another card to your wallet, these recommendations are the perfect way to travel smarter without extra costs.     Links For This Episode:  Chase Freedom Flex℠: https://travelmomsquad.com/cff Chase Freedom Unlimited®: http://travelmomsquad.com/cfu Ink Business Cash® Credit Card: https://travelmomsquad.com/cic Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card: https://travelmomsquad.com/ciu United℠ Explorer Card: https://travelmomsquad.com/uecp United℠ Business Card: http://travelmomsquad.com/ubc How to Qualify for a Business Card   Links For All Things Travel Mom Squad: stan.store/travelmomsquad   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:30 – Introduction: Why No-Annual-Fee Cards Matter 01:37 – Chase Freedom Flex: Rotating Categories and Welcome Offers 06:00 – Pam's Favorite: Chase Ink Business Cards 16:00 – American Express Options for Hilton and Membership Rewards 23:00 – United Explorer and AAdvantage Platinum Select Benefits 30:00 – Wrapping Up: Maximize Value Without Annual Fees

We've been talking a lot lately about unique uses for Citi ThankYou points  such as transferring to Leading Hotels of the World, but how do you accumulate these points? That's what we'll talk about in today's episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (01:20) - During Ask Us Anything, Greg said that Amex to Hilton transfer bonus would have to be 70% to match standard Chase to Hyatt transfer value. One reader thought of a situation where a 1.7 cents per point value could be reached via Bilt to Virgin Atlantic 125% transfer bonus for Platinum members. Watch our recent Ask Us Anything here. (07:53) - Hilton Aspire resort credit-eligible hotel list shrinks Read more about the Hilton Aspire resort credit eligible hotel list changes here. (09:29) - Targeted 120,000 Membership Rewards points Business Platinum upgrade offers Read more about the 120K Membership Rewards points Business Platinum upgrade offers here. (13:36) - Venture X and Venture X Business Cards: Hertz President's Circle status NOT ending 12/31. Read more about the Venture X card here, and the Venture X Business Card here. (14:50) - What crazy thing did Nick and Greg do? (They missed the 70K Hawaiian card bonus change to 50K, hours before discussing it on the podcast.) (15:10) - Listen to our conversation about the Alaska / Hawaiian merger here. (17:21) - What crazy thing did Barclays do? (21:15) - Targeted IHG double elite night credits on up to 2 stays through 12/31/24 (Read more here.) (28:01) - Wells Fargo Rewards® points now transfer to Virgin (29:02) - Targeted Avianca LifeMiles sale - 200% bonus (through MONDAY 9/30) (Read more here.) (31:46) - AA Targeted promo to get Loyalty Points when spending AA miles (32:37) - Melio business bill payment service now has paid membership tiers Read more about Melio here. (35:28) - Pepper Rewards adds point history and pending point information Learn more about Pepper here. (39:23) - Spirit updates, including removing redemption fees and free wifi for Gold members (40:55) - ThankYou Rewards quick overview and basics Find out about unique rewards you can get with ThankYou points here. (46:23) - Welcome bonuses Learn more about the Strata Premier card here. Learn more about the Double Cash card here, and the Custom Cash card here. (50:54) - Earn through spend... (1:01:02) - Targeted Bonuses (1:02:44) - Retention Bonuses (1:07:19) - 2 person (or "2 player") strategy (1:10:10) - A reader won 50K American Airline miles from a work event and is considering accumulating more...

Twenty Minute Travel has now joined the MtM Podcast feed! You can catch this show each week right here in addition to the regular MtM Podcast or watch it on Youtube! Episode Description This week Alaska Airlines closed on their merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The government laid out a ton of rules for the new airline to follow including keeping the value of points and allowing points to be transferred 1:1 between programs. This has opened up some opportunities to get Alaska miles as Amex is now basically a transfer partner.   In other news tons of new increased card offers dropped this week including Southwest, Hilton and Marriott. We also discuss the new way to change your Southwest companion and the best strategy to get two years of the Companion Pass with these new offers. Other topics include: The Top Gun bar in San Diego, a suspended soccer field in China, how Citi is going hard for the AA card business, Jetblue's new lounges and how to get free points or coffee from Starbucks and Marriott.   Episode Guide 0:00 Hangovers are temporary travel meme 0:32 Alaska now a defacto Membership Rewards transfer partner 2:15 Government lays down several rules for Alaska merger 4:07 JetBlue announces airport lounges coming to two major airports 5:14 JetBlue's new premium credit card? 6:03 Visiting the Top Gun bar in San Diego 8:31 Other takeaways from Mark's San Diego trip 9:41 Southwest increased offers & companion pass strategy 12:03 Increased offers for Hilton cards as well 12:59 Playing the Amex upgrade/downgrade game 13:57 Bonvoy Business 5 free night offer returns 14:45 Citi is going hard for the AA credit card business 16:28 Big payday coming for American Airlines? 17:43 How to change your Southwest Companion online 18:38 Starbucks/Marriott partnership - Free points or coffee! 21:00 Suspended Chinese soccer field 600 feet above the ground Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: https://www.youtube.com/@20minutetravel This week Alaska Airlines closed on their merger with Hawaiian Airlines. The government laid out a ton of rules for the new airline to follow including keeping the value of points and allowing points to be transferred 1:1 between programs. This has opened up some opportunities to get Alaska miles as Amex is now basically a transfer partner. In other news tons of new increased card offers dropped this week including Southwest, Hilton and Marriott. We also discuss the new way to change your Southwest companion and the best strategy to get two years of the Companion Pass with these new offers. Other topics include: The Top Gun bar in San Diego, a suspended soccer field in China, how Citi is going hard for the AA card business, Jetblue's new lounges and how to get free points or coffee from Starbucks and Marriott Episode Guide: 0:00 Hangovers are temporary travel meme 0:32 Alaska now a defacto Membership Rewards transfer partner 2:15 Government lays down several rules for Alaska merger 4:07 JetBlue announces airport lounges coming to two major airports 5:14 JetBlue's new premium credit card? 6:03 Visiting the Top Gun bar in San Diego 8:31 Other takeaways from Mark's San Diego trip 9:41 Southwest increased offers & companion pass strategy 12:03 Increased offers for Hilton cards as well 12:59 Playing the Amex upgrade/downgrade game 13:57 Bonvoy Business 5 free night offer returns 14:45 Citi is going hard for the AA credit card business 16:28 Big payday coming for American Airlines? 17:43 How to change your Southwest Companion online 18:38 Starbucks/Marriott partnership - Free points or coffee! 21:00 Suspended Chinese soccer field 600 feet above the ground About the Show: We love to travel and love to laugh! 20 Minute Travel is designed to get you all of the info you need to supercharge your travel by utilizing credit cards, travel rewards and other tricks to pay pennies on the dollar.  Shawn Coomer is the founder of Miles to Memories and has traveled all over the world with his family utilizing miles & points. He has been writing and podcasting about miles, points and travel since 2013 and has earned and spent millions of points & miles across dozens of programs. Mark Ostermann is the former Managing Editor of Miles to Memories and is the Managing Editor at Travel on Points. He has been writing about his travel experiences since 2017 and loves to dive into the weeds so you don't have to. He also enjoys a good beer and a laugh or fifty. Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. If you like this show check it out! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at 20minutetravel@gmail.com.

This week we feature another installment of “Meet the Mods” Angie talks with Justin Walter who shared his journey into the points and miles hobby, which started in 2021 after being inspired by fellow enthusiast Justin Vacula. His first major redemption, staying at the Hyatt Ziva Cancun, got him hooked, and he now prefers traveling in business class, especially for international trips. One of his favorite redemptions was flying Virgin Upper Class from JFK to London using Flying Blue miles. He's now looking forward to his upcoming trip to Japan, where he'll experience JAL's first class. Justin's tip of the week is to always work on hitting minimum spending requirements to continue building points, as it's essential to unlock valuable rewards.Links to news discussedChase Ink Unlimited new elevated bonusSAS joining Skyteam, now bookable via Delta and Flying BlueAmerican Airlines switching to dynamic pricing on Fiji AirlinesIHG is back with another airline partnership. Lufthansa Miles & More Amex launched a 30% transfer bonus from Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors through 9/30. Where to Find Us For questions, you can join us in the free 110,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Our next meetup will be announced soon. Visit the Award Travel Meetups page for details once announced. Support the AT101 Podcast/CommunityTechnical Note: If you encounter an error trying to listen on Apple Podcasts, please turn OFF your VPN if you are using one.

We sit down with Sam Gordon, a buyer's agent, to talk about how to unlock financial freedom through property investing. We hope you enjoy this episode!

We sit down with Sarah Forrai and Lewis Battersby, the founders Contour Cube - cubed mold that lets users do ice facials while keeping their hands dry and warm. This Aussie business was seen on Shark Tank and got a deal with 4 Sharks! They are also one of Kendall Jenner's favourite products and were featured in her Christmas gift guide. Learn more about their story, how they turned their simple idea into a multi-million dollar business.

As you may know, Pablo is originally from France and has been living in Australia for 10 years. In today's episode, he shares his top finance tips for expats! From budgeting to investing, learn how to thrive financially while living abroad.

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Automating our finances has been an absolute game-changer for us! And in this episode we're providing some tips on how you can set and forget your finances so you can build wealth.

In this episode, Megan dives deep into American Express Membership Rewards points. She explains the rules and limitations of American Express cards, the cards that earn Membership Rewards points, and how to earn additional points through Rakuten. Megan also discusses some secrets to earn more MR points. Enjoy!Resources:Favorite Amex MR earning cards: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-card-issuers/american-expressRakuten + Amex: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/how-to-earn-more-american-express-membership-rewards-points-with-rakutenWhat's in your wallet episode: https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/14554801Portals episode: https://podcast.dailydrop.com/2253039/13973904Card Match: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/find-your-perfect-card-match-with-this-easy-toolEpisode Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to American Express Membership Rewards Points03:10 Rules and Limitations of American Express Cards06:43 Cards that Earn Membership Rewards Points10:39 Earning Membership Rewards Points with Rakuten13:27 Using Card Match for Elevated Signup Bonuses15:10 Redeeming Membership Rewards Points18:54 Amex and 2 playerKeep Up With Daily Drop: Read the newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com Join the Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge Check out our top cards: https://dailydrop.com/pages/our-top-credit-cards Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailydrop/ Prefer a video podcast? Head over here: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyDropPodcast

Did you know that we have almost $60 billion worth of unused items in our homes? This equates to $6,623 per household! In this episode we go through some strategies on how to declutter and embrace minimalism and how we can use this to supercharge our finances.

If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you'll work until you die. We don't want that to happen, so here are 12 lucrative passive income streams ideas you can start from next to nothing. From dividends to digital assets and affiliate marketing, learn how to generate wealth with these passive income ideas so your money can start working for you. We hope you enjoy!

SPECIAL OFFER:American Express -   **if you are approved, see details below;You can earn 120,000 Membership Rewards® points after they use their new Business Platinum Card® to make $15,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Your will be able to choose from all available American Express Personal and Business Card offers. Youtube Course / Page31 Days to New Beginnings WorksheetsFacebook GroupSupport the Podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/supportGet Organized with Todoist:  https://get.todoist.io/897d3gggqsu1LEARNING:Thinkific - People use Thinkific to teach all types of skills - from learning to play guitar, to flying a drone, to enhancing digital marketing skills!Learnworlds - Save time, money and energy to focus on what really matters. Create and monetize your online Courses, Memberships, Subscriptions with LearnWorlds.Udemy - an education technology company that provides an online learning and teaching platform.EXERCISE or DIET:Olivine - proven to support healthy weight loss, ignite your metabolism and boost your energy levels.Ikaria Lean Belly Juice - It's a potent powdered supplement, based on the diets of one of the healthiest, longest-living communities in the world, that can be mixed into water or your favorite beverage to be enjoyed as a delicious breakfast juice in the mornings.SUPPLEMENTS:AlpileanTHE SMOOTHIE DIETMEDITATION:Meditation Guides or Channels:Healing Earth Tones:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmxHmX38NkBAgqHFiRBWNwTrue Higher Self:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFa2nW_0u3yv4pS_aXIYjBw================================Today, I want to dive into a topic that might not seem directly related to achieving your goals but packs a mighty punch when it comes to personal transformation: therapy. Yes, you heard it right. Therapy isn't just for those going through tough times; it's a powerhouse of support and guidance that can supSupport the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/support The Art of Commercial Closing of ReThinkBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

The IRS published a report about how most wealthy people have 7 streams of income. What are these income streams you may ask? We uncover the income streams in this episode!

To celebrate International Women's Day, we wanted to do an episode highlighting some stories of women we find inspiring throughout history, the challenges women still have today, and also what we can do moving forward to ensure that we can make it a better place in the future

We can't keep these a secret anymore - tune in for our favourite 28 money-saving hacks! Learn grocery shopping secrets, big brand shopping tips, cashback apps, tax hacks and more.

How to achieve financial freedom through investing — we sit down with financial adviser Ben Nash who shares his thoughts on property, stocks and even crypto! We hope you enjoy this episode!You can check out Ben's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bentalksmoneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotben/

 The Award Travel 101 Podcast is brought to you in part by Thrifty Traveler Premium. Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT10” for $10 off your first year. Recent finds include:Qatar First Class "Nerd Alert" to Australia for 100,000 pointsJetBlue Mint to London, England for $1,856 round-tripBusiness Class to Paris for 50,000 milesYou can find these at ThriftyTraveler.com/Premium Marianne Michalek Shovan - Why is my car rental more expensive with Amex Discount Code than without?NewsAir France–KLM Flying Blue Award Sweet SpotsAmex Adds ‘Family' Restrictions to the American Express® Green CardBook Now: Turkish Airlines to Devalue Miles & Smiles, Introduce New Award Charts683 United Award Routes That You Can Book for Just 6,000 Aeroplan PointsTrip updatesAngienothing new (again)JoeUsed 5.5K Virgin miles (per person) to fly Seoul to Jeju Island on Korean (KE) saving over $310 each way. It totaled 13,000 points total for 3 of us (16,5000 with 30% speculative transfer bonus) each way.  25,385 Membership Rewards converted to 33,000 Virgin Flying Club Points to save $620 on our travels.Should I use points or cash for Hyatt hotels in S. Korea?Applied Suite Upgrade Awards to Grand Hyatt Jeju and Grand Hyatt SeoulWhat bonuses did we get?AngieWaiting for Wyndham offer to post.Waiting for Amex Business checking bonus.Approved for Bank of America Alaska cardP2 not denied for Venture X BusinessSo putting spend on 0% apr cards for right nowJoeNearly done with Player Two's Chase Ink Business Preferred offerWorking on World of Hyatt Business card to retain elite statusHighlight feature: Transferable Over Fixed PointsBack to Basics: An Introduction to the Types of Reward PointsFixed Value RewardsCashbackTravel StatementWhen to UseTravel PortalsFixed-Value Airline MilesBranded Airline Miles and Hotel PointsFlexible AwardsAT101 Transfer Partner ChartTip of the weekBe flexible with your card strategy and don't take denials personally. It happens to everybody at some point in this hobby so be prepared to pivot to a new card or your existing portfolio.Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and we've opened up a few more tickets for members! To learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! on Eventbrite Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

Minimalism and finance goes hand in hand. And in today's episode, financial minimalist and YouTuber Gabe Bult shares the best minimalism rules that will change your life!You can check out Gabe's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@GabeBult

If you want to build wealth and avoid some of the biggest financial mistakes people make, I highly recommend you check out this episode. We sit down with financial adviser Vince Scully who tells us what he's learned about growing wealth over his decades of experience.If you'd like more help with your finances, you can reach out to the Lifesherpa team:

In today's episode we discuss 10 life lessons we wish we knew earlier, and life lessons we would give to our younger selves. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Cutting out your $5 coffee or your $10 subscription won't make you rich, but in this podcast we discuss what can! We have a special guest on the podcast - John from Johnefinance. He's a personal finance creator and specialises in helping DINKs (Dual-Income-No-Kids Households) build wealth.You can find him on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnefinanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnefinance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnefinanceCredit Cards:

Credit card rewards programs have changed our lives and today we have a special guest on the podcast - Adele from the Champagne Mile. She is a points-hacking guru and she's going to share all of her tips and tricks on how to make the most of your frequent flyer points. So you can travel the world, in style, and for less. We hope you enjoy this episode!You can find Adele on her website: https://thechampagnemile.com.au/And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champagnemile/Credit Cards:

Should you get an EV? We hope you enjoy joining us on this electrifying ride as we share what we love and what we hate about owning an EV. We've had our Tesla Model Y for around a year and we've done 10,000 km so we're sharing all the juicy details about what it's like owning an EV on this episode.Tesla referral link:

As we close out 2023, we take a moment to honor those loyalty programs that have dishonored their own members with the biggest snafus, most member-unfriendly changes, or other painful devaluations.  00:00 Intro 01:58 Giant Mailbag 04:51 Card Talk: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy & Bountiful cards https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoybevy/ https://frequentmiler.com/bonvoybountiful/ 10:41 What crazy thing . . . did Air France / KLM Flying Blue do this week? https://frequentmiler.com/amazing-business-class-to-europe-from-13500-miles-one-way/ 21:44 Award Talk: Bilt adds Avianca LifeMiles https://frequentmiler.com/now-transfer-bilt-rewards-to-avianca-lifemiles/ 24:48 Award Talk: IHG allows free point transfers between members....well, *some* members https://frequentmiler.com/ihg-offering-diamond-elite-members-free-points-transfers-to-other-members-but-not-the-other-way/ 27:27 Finnair Plus announces new award charts and info https://frequentmiler.com/finnair-plus-announces-award-chart-changes-to-take-effect-in-march-2024/ 38:19 Main Event: 2023 Bonvoyed Awards The Nominees.... 39:19: Marriott Bonvoys free night certificates https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-rules-for-extending-free-nights/ 41:19 Hyatt / MGM marriage goes bust https://frequentmiler.com/hyatt-farewell-cheap-mattress-runs-status-matching/ 43:51 Wyndham vacates their high-value Vacasa bookings https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-vacasa/ 45:41 Delta dumps their devastation https://frequentmiler.com/delta-elite-shortcuts/ 47:52 Chase guts their Pay Yourself Back program 49:07 Air Canada Aeroplan's Etihad alliance goes astray 52:00 Hotels.com becomes 5x less rewarding https://frequentmiler.com/huge-devaluation-of-hotels-com-rewards-new-one-key-program-only-giving-2-back/ 56:15 Nominee recap 56:42 Nick's pick for 2023 Bonvoyed Award 59:24 Greg's pick for 2023 Bonvoyed Award 1:02:41 Question of the Week: What is the best thing to do with 80,000 Membership Rewards points before we cancel Player 2's Amex Gold card? Music credit: Annie Yoder

Christmas and the holiday season is right around the corner! And in this episode we're sharing over 20 different gift ideas for all different budgets. We hope you enjoy this episode!Bank Accounts:

It's fun to daydream about the flights and hotels we'd love to book with miles and points. This week, Greg and Nick discuss the redemptions they would most like to make if the stars aligned. 00:00 Intro 01:33 Giant Mailbag 06:38 Card Talk: Air France / KLM Flying Blue World Elite Mastercard https://frequentmiler.com/afklm/ 15:45 Main Event: The rewards we want the most 16:35 Greg: Air France La Premier (first class) 18:54 Emirates "new" First Class 19:30 Lufthansa New First Class (if it ever comes to be) 20:04 New Singapore Suites 22:13 Turkish business class nonstop Detroit to Istanbul 23:56 Nick: New Singapore Suites (on a long route!) 25:01 Etihad Apartments 27:18 Qatar Qsuites 28:29 NOT Air France La Premier 39:49 Hotel awards we want 39:54 Mr. & Mrs. Smith 40:32 Post Ranch Inn 41:29 Virgin Limited luxury safari camps -- via Mr. & Mrs. Smith 47:28 Intercontinental Khao Yai 48:20 Ritz-Carlton Al Bustan Palace 49:36 Am SLH property in Santorini 51:02 A luxury safari camp 53:46 A Celebrity or Norwegian cruise 56:24 I wasn't aware that there is a way to book American Airlines with Membership Rewards points. What are the options?

CryptoThe Investor's Podcast (TIP) Clay Finck is joined by Sahil Bloom. Sahil is the writer behind the spectacular newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle, which has garnered 500,000 subscribers in just a few years. During this discussion, Sahil and Clay explore the philosophies and frameworks that Sahil has used to build a meaningful life that has impacted hundreds of thousands of people while also staying true to what is truly most important to him.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro.02:57 - Sahil's framework around finding the right work for you.08:31 - How we can utilize career leverage.10:10 - What it means to “swallow the frog” for your boss.12:20 - How authenticity plays into success.23:14 - Why Sahil keeps his focus on playing long-term games through his work, relationships, and health.25:30 - Whether he finds it difficult to remain consistent.26:57 - How big goals can destroy your happiness.32:13 - The mental framework Sahil uses to determine what projects to focus on.35:51 - How Sahil thinks about asset allocation as a business owner.42:14 - Jeff Bezos's business approach of turning cost centers into profit centers and how Sahil applied this in practice.53:03 - How Sahil finds the right balance to prioritize the things that are most important in his life.59:41 - How Sahil ensures that he is continually consuming high-quality content.64:01 - What is to come in Sahil's new book.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESJoin the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.Sahil's newsletter: The Curiosity Chronicle.Anne-Laure Le Cunff's writings at Ness Labs.Related episode: Listen to TIP336: Mental Models used by Billionaires w/ Sahil Bloom or watch the video.Related episode: Listen to BTC055: The Cantillon Effect w/ Sahil Bloom or watch the video.Follow Sahil on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Clay on Twitter.Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcasts here.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. 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Get 10% off on your first order today!Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CryptoThe Investor's Podcast (TIP) Clay Finck is joined by Sahil Bloom. Sahil is the writer behind the spectacular newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle, which has garnered 500,000 subscribers in just a few years. During this discussion, Sahil and Clay explore the philosophies and frameworks that Sahil has used to build a meaningful life that has impacted hundreds of thousands of people while also staying true to what is truly most important to him.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro.02:57 - Sahil's framework around finding the right work for you.08:31 - How we can utilize career leverage.10:10 - What it means to “swallow the frog” for your boss.12:20 - How authenticity plays into success.23:14 - Why Sahil keeps his focus on playing long-term games through his work, relationships, and health.25:30 - Whether he finds it difficult to remain consistent.26:57 - How big goals can destroy your happiness.32:13 - The mental framework Sahil uses to determine what projects to focus on.35:51 - How Sahil thinks about asset allocation as a business owner.42:14 - Jeff Bezos's business approach of turning cost centers into profit centers and how Sahil applied this in practice.53:03 - How Sahil finds the right balance to prioritize the things that are most important in his life.59:41 - How Sahil ensures that he is continually consuming high-quality content.64:01 - What is to come in Sahil's new book.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESJoin the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.Sahil's newsletter: The Curiosity Chronicle.Anne-Laure Le Cunff's writings at Ness Labs.Related episode: Listen to TIP336: Mental Models used by Billionaires w/ Sahil Bloom or watch the video.Related episode: Listen to BTC055: The Cantillon Effect w/ Sahil Bloom or watch the video.Follow Sahil on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Clay on Twitter.Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcasts here.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Start investing in alts with Alto today.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! 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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - IntroHow Dylan's Ai adventure has progressed in 2023What happens with the fixed income market from hereWhat is causing the big moves in Bitcoin right nowDoes Dylan think cash settled derivatives can influence theunderlying price of BitcoinDylan's thoughts on BitVMIs there anything coming out of the SBF trial that is noteworthyor importantHis thoughts on the Bitcoin ETFWhat advice should Boomers take to understand BitcoinWhat is something that is under-reported in the Bitcoin spaceBOOKS AND RESOURCESDylan's TwitterBitcoin Magazine Pro that Dylan writes forNEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Start investing in alts with Alto today.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Make investing in precious metals easy with Noble Gold Investments. Receive a FREE 5-ounce solid silver America The Beautiful bullion coin with any qualifying precious metals IRA.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! Get 10% off on your first order today!Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Stig Brodersen speaks to Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig outlines why he put LVMH on his watchlist and is waiting to buy the dip. Hari's pick, Dollar General, is down 50%, and super investors like Chris Bloonstran, Seth Klarman, and Tom Gayner have invested, and insiders have been buying too. Tobias pitches Inmode, a stock facing a lot of bad news as a result, could be trading at a very attractive price. Ensure you stay around for the end of the episode, where we share information about how you can meet up with our hosts William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve in Omaha for the Berkshire shareholder's meeting.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro11:33 - Why Tobias is bullish on InMode38:35 - Why Hari is bullish on Dollar General 1:06:46 - Why Stig is bullish on LVMH 1:43:54 - How can you pitch your stock to the TIP Mastermind Community 1:59:43 - How to meet up with the TIP team and listeners in Omaha in MayDisclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESJoin the waiting list for our TIP Mastermind Community.Contact Clay for more information about our exclusive weekend in Omaha at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com.Get help planning your trip to Omaha by listening to this episode or watch the video.Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q3 2023 - TIP576 or watch the video.Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2 2023 - TIP557 or watch the video.Tune in to Mastermind Discussion Q1 2023 - TIP528 or watch the video.Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q1 2022 - TIP418 or watch the video.Tune in to Mastermind Discussion Q2 2022 - TIP450 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q3 2022 - TIP475 or watch the video.Tune in to Mastermind Discussion Q4 2022 - TIP496 or watch the video.Dollar Generals's debt situation on page 35. Listen to Chris Bloomstran's interview with William Green about Dollar General or watch the video.Erwan Rambourg's book, Future Luxe – read reviews of this book.Our FREE stock analysis resource, Intrinsic Value Index.Subscribe to our FREE Intrinsic Value Assessments.Tobias Carlisle's podcast, The Acquirer's Podcast.Tobias Carlisle's ETF, ZIG.Tobias Carlisle's ETF, Deep.Tobias Carlisle's book, The Acquirer's Multiple – read reviews of this book.Tobias Carlisle's Acquirer's Multiple stock screener: AcquirersMultiple.com.Tweet directly to Tobias Carlisle.Hari's Blog: BitsBusiness.com.Tweet directly to Hari.NEW TO THE SHOW?Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Start investing in alts with Alto today.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Make investing in precious metals easy with Noble Gold Investments. Receive a FREE 5-ounce solid silver America The Beautiful bullion coin with any qualifying precious metals IRA.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! Get 10% off on your first order today!Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clay Finck is joined by Shree Viswanathan to discuss his concentrated, patient, and global approach to investing. They touch on many of the key aspects to successful long-term investing as well as one of Shree's portfolio holdings, Dino Polska, which reminds him of Walmart in their early days.Shree Viswanathan is the founder and portfolio manager of SVN Capital.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro.02:17 - The story of his father earning 40x on an investment despite never garnering an interest in the subject. 08:54 - Spiritual and life lessons that Shree has learned over the years.14:52 - The most important aspects to understand investing internationally.20:52 - What makes India an attractive hunting ground for long-term investors.33:10 - Why we should remain fully invested in uncertain times.38:57- How investors can minimize the impact of ego hurting their performance.41:30 - The benefits Shree has seen from a daily meditation practice.46:31 - What led him to run a concentrated portfolio of only 9 holdings.53:16 - Why Dino Polska out of Poland reminds Shree of Walmart in their early days.56:43 - How Shree thinks about inflation and currency risk investing internationally.01:11:10 - How Shree thinks about the valuation of Dino Polska.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESCheck out our newly released TIP Mastermind Community.Shree's fund: SVN Capital.Compensation by Ralph Waldo Emerson.Wealth by Ralph Waldo Emerson.The Money Game by Adam Smith.A Search in Secret India by Andrew Brunton.The Sketchbook of Wisdom by Vishal Khandelwal.Related episode: Listen to WSB569: An Investor's Guide to Clear Thinking w/ Chris Mayer or watch the video.Related episode: Listen to WSB543: 100 Baggers: Stocks That Return 100-1 w/ Chris Mayer or watch the video.Follow Shree on Twitter.Follow Clay on Twitter.NEW TO THE SHOW?Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Start investing in alts with Alto today.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Make investing in precious metals easy with Noble Gold Investments. Receive a FREE 5-ounce solid silver America The Beautiful bullion coin with any qualifying precious metals IRA.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! Get 10% off on your first order today!Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle – SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - IntroThe Current Bull Market in Bitcoin - what's driving itThe DTCC Website listing various Bitcoin ETFsWill the Bitcoin ETF even bring new interest to BitcoinWhat is happening in the treasury market right nowWhat's the broader implications of the treasury market movesOilPBOC Liquidity injections and overall outside influences to liquidityBOOKS AND RESOURCESJoe's Legal Practice.Steven's company Valkyrie.Jeff's Investment Firm.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Start investing in alts with Alto today.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! Get 10% off on your first order today!Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, William Green talks with Chris Davis, a renowned investor at Davis Advisors who also serves on Berkshire Hathaway's board of directors. Here, Chris shares powerful lessons he's learned from his mentors—Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger—about building financial resilience, learning from our mistakes, avoiding our weaknesses, harnessing trust, & flourishing as we age.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro10:09 - What Chris Davis has learned from Buffett & Munger about aging well.18:27 - Why trust is a superpower in business & life.30:04 - Why many successful investors fail to build good relationships.38:31 - How Buffett & Munger consciously avoid their weaknesses.40:38 - What Buffett learned from Dale Carnegie.1:00:26 - Why Chris views Jeff Bezos as “the LeBron James of capitalism.”1:18:24 - What it's like to hear Buffett talk at Berkshire's board meetings.1:21:37 - How Buffett thinks about risk & resilience.1:26:44 - How Munger inspired Chris to be radically open about his mistakes.1:38:59 - How to run an organization that breeds excellence. 1:52:10 - What Chris learned from Cardinal John Newman.2:00:25 - What Buffett teaches about friendship, generosity, & kindness.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESChris Davis's investment firm, Davis Advisors.Dale Carnegie's book, How to Win Friends & Influence People.Dale Carnegie's book, How to Stop Worrying & Start Living.Titan, Ron Chernow's biography of John D. Rockefeller.Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.Listen to William Green's podcast interview with Ray Dalio or watch the video.William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.Follow William Green on X (AKA Twitter).NEW TO THE SHOW?Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Start investing in alts with Alto today.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! Get 10% off on your first order today!Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clay Finck is joined by Sahil Bloom. Sahil is the writer behind the spectacular newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle, which has garnered 500,000 subscribers in just a few years. During this discussion, Sahil and Clay explore the philosophies and frameworks that Sahil has used to build a meaningful life that has impacted hundreds of thousands of people while also staying true to what is truly most important to him.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro.02:57 - Sahil's framework around finding the right work for you.08:31 - How we can utilize career leverage.10:10 - What it means to “swallow the frog” for your boss.12:20 - How authenticity plays into success.23:14 - Why Sahil keeps his focus on playing long-term games through his work, relationships, and health.25:30 - Whether he finds it difficult to remain consistent.26:57 - How big goals can destroy your happiness.32:13 - The mental framework Sahil uses to determine what projects to focus on.35:51 - How Sahil thinks about asset allocation as a business owner.42:14 - Jeff Bezos's business approach of turning cost centers into profit centers and how Sahil applied this in practice.53:03 - How Sahil finds the right balance to prioritize the things that are most important in his life.59:41 - How Sahil ensures that he is continually consuming high-quality content.64:01 - What is to come in Sahil's new book.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESSahil's newsletter: The Curiosity Chronicle.Anne-Laure Le Cunff's writings at Ness Labs.Related episode: Listen to TIP336: Mental Models used by Billionaires w/ Sahil Bloom or watch the video.Related episode: Listen to BTC055: The Cantillon Effect w/ Sahil Bloom or watch the video.Follow Sahil on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Clay on Twitter.NEW TO THE SHOW?Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Start investing in alts with Alto today.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! 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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:What is the Taproot Asset Protocol (TAP)?How can the TAP be used with Bitcoin?What impact will sending Dollars over the Bitcoin Network have for people needing fiat stable coins?What does the competition look like for fees and settlement speeds on this network relative to other protocols?What does it take to run this software on a Bitcoin full node?What are Ryan's thoughts about altcoins potentially being used on Bitcoin?What are Ryan's thoughts on securities being tokenized on the TAP?How could stock certificates be managed on TAP?What are some of his concerns and highlights with the TAP use?BOOKS AND RESOURCESThe Coinshares Article explain the Taproot Asset Protocol.The Congo Mining Article.The River Lighting Report.The River review of the Taproot Asset Protocol.Ryan Gentry's Twitter.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Get the benefits of portfolio diversification AND optimize your retirement strategy by minimizing your tax burden with funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Start investing in alts with Alto today.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! Get 10% off on your first order today!Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back, travel hackers! Do you have some American Express Membership Rewards points and aren't quite sure how to use them? Or have you heard about the program but aren't sure how it works? If so, this episode is for you. Keep listening as we cover all things American Express Membership Rewards.  If you are a loyal listener, you know we've previously taken a deep dive into the realms of Chase Ultimate Rewards and Capital One Venture Miles. But today, we're turning our attention to another significant player—American Express Membership Rewards! First thing you need to understand is AMEX's lineup. With a plethora of cards under its umbrella—from personal cards like the Gold, Green, and Platinum to business ones—knowing which card to snag can be a bit tricky. Our top picks? The personal Gold, personal Platinum, and the business Platinum. These cards not only earn you some major points but also come with perks that make the annual fees worthwhile. This isn't even scratching the surface of how many points and miles you can rack up in the AMEX world. And as with all travel hacks, knowledge is key! Want to delve further into the American Express narrative? Tap that play button! Learning how to navigate the AMEX landscape could be the next thing you need to unlock your dream trip or vacation! As always, if you need more help with Travel Hacking and where to start, follow the links below to connect with us!   Links:  Free Gifts and Resources To Start Your Travel Hacking Journey: Free Webinar: How to Start Traveling for Nearly Free Best Current Credit Card Offers: Best Rewards Card Offers | Travel Hacking Mom Award Travel Academy: Award Travel Academy Our Website: https://travelhackingmom.com Connect With Us: Newsletter signup: https://travelhackingmom.com/newsletter Instagram: Alex + Pam + Jess | Points & Miles (@travelhackingmom) TikTok: travelhackingmom's Creator Profile Facebook group: Travel Hacking Mom Group | Facebook Links For This Episode:  American Express Membership Rewards Explained: https://travelhackingmom.com/american-express-membership-rewards-explained/  Using Airline Incidental Credits: https://travelhackingmom.com/using-airline-incidental-credits/  Transfer partner cheat sheet: https://travelhackingmom.ck.page/cheatsheet  Alex's Rakuten link: https://www.rakuten.com/r/ALEXPA114?eeid=28187  Pam's Rakuten link: https://www.rakuten.com/r/PAMIOR?eeid=28187  Jess's Rakuten link: http://www.rakuten.com/r/PWRJES?eeid=28187    Episode Minute By Minute: 00:44 Getting into the different AMEX cards and how they stack up to competitors  04:43 The pros and cons of the AMEX Gold card  06:13 Here is the breakdown of the AMEX Platinum card 11:34 Jess talks about confusing new rules in regards to opening multiple AMEX cards  16:24 Pam breaks down the public offers for the AMEX cards  18:01 Alex talks about AMEX pop-up jail, what it means, and how to avoid it  24:30 Jess talks about AMEX card offers 28:31 Using retail offers with shopping portals to save even more money 31:07 The pros of using a shopping portal like Rakuten  32:29 Here's the breakdown on combining points and points expirations  34:42 Here are some of our favorite ways to use AMEX points  41:34 Hotel options for AMEX rewards, but they are limited  

Clay Finck is joined by Gautam Baid to discuss his new book, The Making of a Value Investor. Gautam Baid, CFA is the Managing Partner of Stellar Wealth Partners India Fund, a Delaware-based investment partnership which is available to accredited investors in the US. Gautam is also the Equity Advisor of Complete Circle Stellar Wealth PMS, a portfolio management service which is available to Indian citizens and NRIs globally. Both funds are modeled after the Buffett Partnership fee structure and invest in listed Indian equities with a long-term, fundamental, and value-oriented approach.Gautam is author of the international best-seller on value investing, The Joys of Compounding. In 2018 and 2019, he was profiled in Morningstar's Learn from the Masters series.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro.02:40 - The impetus for Gautam writing a second book.04:24 -Why journaling is an important practice for value investors.06:27 - Why judging market sentiment is important and how investors can go about doing so.13:21 - How Gautam came to the realization that quality of the business should be emphasized.16:19 - Why a behavioral edge is the most accessible edge to individual investors today.19:57 - Gautam's biggest eureka moment in his journaling process.27:25 -Why we should let our portfolio winners run.29:31 - How Gautam thinks about liquidity and why Stan Druckenmiller considers it the most important thing in markets.33:43 - The telltale signs that a bear market is complete.39:50 - What companies you shouldn't average down on in a bear market.47:00 - How quality businesses thrive during a bear market.48:19 -Why different stocks require differing levels of patience.50:23 - How we can use the wisdom of markets to our advantage.54:05 - How Gautam thinks about the Fed's policies.59:21 - How investors can best prepare themselves for the next bear market.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESCheck out our newly released TIP Mastermind Community.Learn more about Gautam's Fund – Stellar Wealth Partners.Gautam's book: The Making of a Value Investor.Check out the related episode: WSB566: The Passionate Pursuit of Lifelong Learning w/ Gautam Baid, or watch the video here.Follow Clay on Twitter.Follow Gautam on Twitter.NEW TO THE SHOW?Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence. Get $5 in Bitcoin when you invest $100 with River.Make investing in precious metals easy with Noble Gold Investments. Receive a FREE 5-ounce solid silver America The Beautiful bullion coin with any qualifying precious metals IRA.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle – SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Earn more where your business spends the most with American Express Business Gold Card! Enjoy 4x Membership Rewards points, Up to $395 in annual statement credits on eligible business purchases, flexible spending capacity, and access to 24/7 support!Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Feed your body the nutrients it craves with Ka'Chava, an all-in-one, plant-based superblend made up of superfoods, greens, plant proteins, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics! Get 10% off on your first order today!Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American Express has a the largest stable of rewards credit cards on the market, but which Amex cards are must-have cornerstones of your wallet? The answers aren't universal, so this week we discuss the Amex cards that could make the cut and who should keep them.   01:23 Giant Mailbag   05:05 What crazy thing . . . did JetBlue do this week?   https://frequentmiler.com/jetblues-mosaic-founderscard-benefit-is-this-a-joke/   13:52 25% transfer bonus from Amex to JetBlue   https://frequentmiler.com/amex-membership-rewards-25-transfer-bonus-to-jetblue-250250/   16:42 Award Talk   16:52 JetBlue is enhancing their elite program for 2024 and beyond   17:45 New JetBlue Signature Perks   19:37 Mosaic 4 members will be able to give Mosaic 1 to another member   20:27 Booking the BLADE helicopter transfers for Mosaic 4   23:21 JetBlue credit card approvals   24:28 AAdvantage Aviator card approvals   https://frequentmiler.com/barclays-aviator-red-now-up-to-75000-miles-with-two-purchases/   26:34 Main Event: Must-have Amex cards   27:40 Transferable points cards   27:44 Blue Business Plus card   https://frequentmiler.com/amxbbp/   30:16 Amex Gold Card   https://frequentmiler.com/amxgoldcard/   32:34 Platinum card   https://frequentmiler.com/amxplat   36:18 Amex Everyday card   https://frequentmiler.com/amxed/   38:50 Amex Green card   https://frequentmiler.com/amxgreen/   40:45 Pick one Membership Rewards card   43:21 Amex Hotel cards   43:27 Amex Hilton Aspire card   https://frequentmiler.com/amxhiltonaspire/   45:51 Amex Marriott Bonvoy Business card   https://frequentmiler.com/spgbiz/   47:23 Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card   https://frequentmiler.com/spglux/   52:33 Hilton Surpass card   https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card/   55:20 Which is the one Amex hotel card for you?   56:33 Airline cards   57:00 Delta Gold cards   https://frequentmiler.com/dlgold/   https://frequentmiler.com/dlgoldbiz/   57:32 Delta Platinum cards   https://frequentmiler.com/dlplat/   https://frequentmiler.com/dlplatbiz/   59:18 Delta Reserve cards   https://frequentmiler.com/dlrsv/   https://frequentmiler.com/dlrsvbiz/   1:02:22 Which Delta credit card   1:04:27 Question of the Week #1: Is credit card cell phone insurance worth it if you have Apple Care?   1:06:07 Question of the Week #2: For American Airlines partner award bookings, which airlines are not shown on the AA.com website. Can you search Aeroplan's website? Can you call to book more than 331 days in advance?   Music credit: Annie Yoder

Episode Description In this episode Shawn is joined by MtM Contributor PDX Deals Guy to talk about his two recent trips to Europe and the many miles & points redemptions along the way. From a Virgin Voyages cruise using Membership Rewards to exploring Budapest, he got around. We discuss Heidelberg, Budapest, Kotor, Split and Dubrovnik along with his flights, hotels and that big red cruise ship.  Episode Notes 03:28 Maui Fires 05:16 Chase Marriott Transfer Bonus & Card Offer 12:45 Condor Business Class Review & Alaska Redemption 15:18 Cathay's new first class seat 21:30 European redemption rundown 29:05 Virgin Voyages redemption - worth it? 31:58 Split, Dubrovnik & Kotor! 38:54 Virgin Voyages stateroom argument 44:14 Virgin Voyages food 48:06 Virgin entertainment & casino Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Sticher, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know! Music: Rewind by Jay Someday | https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License

Ever wonder how you can possibly snag a reservation at a high-demand property that never seems to have award availability? This week, we discuss the tools you can use to make those impossible awards happen.   00:00 Intro   01:10 Giant Mailbag: Don't Hilton free night certificates have a big drawback?   04:25 Card Talk: Hilton Surpass and Hilton Business cards   https://frequentmiler.com/amxhiltonbiz/   https://frequentmiler.com/hilton-honors-american-express-surpass-card/#Goto   https://frequentmiler.com/why-i-paid-over-1000-dollars-to-upgrade-3-no-fee-hilton-cards/   12:20 What crazy thing . . . did Chicago Seminars do this week?   15:06 Award Talk Double Header   15:26 Cathay Pacific Asia Miles devaluation   19:38 JW Marriott Safari Lodge Availability   https://frequentmiler.com/jw-marriott-masai-mara-lodge-award-nights-available/   25:06 How to find impossible hotel awards   https://frequentmiler.com/go/maxmypoint   https://frequentmiler.com/go/staywithpoints   51:02 Question of the Week: Is the 95x / 95% back LifeLock deal worth doing for the Membership Rewards point s?   Music credit: Annie Yoder  

Can corporations impact social change? Or maybe the better question is, are they obligated to?Ken Chenault, former CEO and Chairman of American Express and award-winning executive leader, joins host Rachel Romer and special guest Adam Grant to discuss on this episode of Opportunity Divide, a show from Guild.Guild CEO Rachel Romer and best-selling author Adam Grant speak to Ken Chenault, chairman and managing director of General Catalyst, about disrupting higher education, skills-based hiring, and promoting diversity in the workplace. They discuss the negative impact of a zero sum mindset created by the higher education movement and how shifting the focus from excluding people to including them can lead to more innovative and successful companies. Additionally, they talk about the importance of giving people opportunities through retraining and reskilling, rather than relying solely on credentials while touching on mentorship, promoting diversity, and providing opportunities for all individuals in the workplace.Key takeaways from our conversation with Ken:Opportunity is created by your leadership. Focusing on skills and learning can create transformative opportunities for individuals without college degrees and reduce inequality in the workforce.Mentorship is a two-way street. Both being a good mentor and selecting mentors based on their good judgment can have a profound impact on the mentee's success.Meritocracy can cause blind spots. Diversity and inclusion are not only morally important but are also beneficial for organizations in terms of innovation and resilience. Focusing on a meritocracy alone can lead to bias and favoritism, so acknowledging the importance of diversity is crucial.This episode features a conversation on skills-based hiring, leadership, diversity, and responsible innovation that will enable you to provide better opportunities for your frontline employees. Join us!More resources from GuildAbout Ken Chenault:Kenneth I. Chenault is the Chairman and a Managing Director of the venture capital firm, General Catalyst, and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Express Company, a position he held from 2001 to 2018. As a managing director of General Catalyst, he focuses on investing in fast-growing companies that have the potential to become large, fundamental institutions. He also provides invaluable guidance to portfolio companies, particularly to those with an eye towards global markets and responsible innovation, as they scale their teams and products. Under his leadership at American Express, the company built one of the world's largest customer loyalty programs – Membership Rewards – and earned global recognition as a leader in customer service. Ken is recognized as one of the business world's experts on brands and brand management.

Points for the Win (from the group)!Award Travel 101 member, Nicole Fischer Swallen, shows us how it's done with her New Zealand trip report. It's a great example of how to piece a trip together. “I used certs that were going to expire by March. We were not penny pinching or trying to make the stay free.”Awards UsedMarriott Free Night Award certificate.55K Alaska miles +$51 per person 65K AA miles + $47.27 per person (one card bonus could net those miles)NEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSHyatt Acquisition of Mr. & Mrs. SmithUnited Polaris - Thursday night INSANITY for 3 hoursMike Booked - CLE-IAH-SYD March 14-19.Park Hyatt SydneyJoe Booked CLE-IAH-SYD March 15?2 nights at Hyatt Regency SydneyDelta One back to the states Hyatt Bonus Journeys - 3K points every 2 nights WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET?Mike - Chase Ink Unlimited - almost finished Minimum Spending Requirements (MSR) to earn welcome offerP2's 20,000 point referral bonus posted. Consolidated Chase Ultimate RewardsAmex Business Gold - Applied on a whim. Looking at Singapore (SQ). Prefer using Membership Rewards to protect Ultimate Rewards for World of HyattAward Travel 201 Benefit - Enhanced Amex Welcome Offers benefitting membersJoe - what's going on with Citi? I really wanted my wife to get that enhanced Citi Platinum American AAdvantage offer!TRIP UPDATESMike - Grand Canyon recapAustin in late SeptemberHIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) the Freddie Awards (Americas)See more in the Award Travel 101 by AwardWallet Community. Best Hotel Customer Service - MarriottBest Airline Customer Service - SouthwestBest Hotel Elite Program - HyattBest Airline Elite Program - American AAdvantageBest Hotel Promo - MarriottBest Airline Promo - AeroplanBest Hotel Redemption - MarriottBest Airline Redemption - AeroplanBest Credit Card - Southwest Rapid RewardsHotel Program of the year - MarriottAirline Program of the Year - Aeroplan210 - Hotel Accor210 - Airline WestjetWhere To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

We Assess the Current State of the Six Largest US Airlines...on today's Milenomics² (No Annual Fee Edition) Podcast 0:24 Premise of the Discussion Everyone's situation is different. Different hometown airport(s), different common destinations, different enthusiasm for taking on points & miles complexity to defray airfare costs, etc. That being the case, there's are no one-size-fits-all solutions in this game That said, there are tendencies and trends that are worth being familiar with as it's useful in informing moves you might make to prepare for future travel In this spirit, we think it's a good time to take a look at the biggest domestic carriers. We'll analyze them both for using their miles to fly their metal, the overall state of their frequent flyer program, their co-branded credit cards, their bank point relationships, how difficult they are to earn, and their overall position in the market. 04:21 American Could be the last remaining legacy carrier where close-in you can still find saver level awards for expensive cash fares, will have to see how this plays out with a supposed move to “fully dynamic” British Airways Avios (and other OneWorld partner awards) can still be a good play, but AA doesn't seem to release much partner award space A good program to generate miles in, but if their utility becomes mostly for partner awards it significantly diminishes the value proposition for me With no bank point transfer partners, it can be tough to generate AA miles. Bilt transfers are possible. Unique in that they partner with both Citi and Barclays, though churnability has become difficult Bottom Line: Still a lot of great partners, favorable partner award charts, and flexible change and cancellation terms. The value proposition with AA increasingly hinges on partner awards. 14:15 Delta Booking with Delta miles provides decent everyday value with flexible cancellation terms. Not a lot of clever angles here when cash prices are high. Issues with cancellations not actually happening. Need to follow up. Wide variety of co-branded Amex cards with probably the best churnability of any carrier due to targeted offers and lenient approval standards 15% discount on award travel if holding one of their Amex Delta cards. 1:1 transfer partner from Membership Rewards which have been one of the easier bank point currencies to generate the past 5 years Booking with 35% Amex Business Platinum rebate even more valuable than transferring (but beware Amex Travel hassles and harder to cancel) SkyClub membership for everyone who carries an Amex Platinum card is a nice perk when flying, though because of this they can be crowded Bottom Line: Weak SkyTeam alliance and expensive international awards make Delta a straightforward value proposition for domestic flights. 23:54 Southwest A wide variety of fun (if complicated) instruments for booking flights. Fun? I think that when things are going well they can be more 'fun' than other airlines to fly with. “Too good to be true” Companion Pass is perhaps the longest running and evidently effective campaigns in the space. In general, connections with Southwest stress their system and make for longer travel than necessary with other carriers Not low cost. Low fee. Antique seating policy makes for trouble for families with children older than their cutoff of 6. 1:1 transfer partner from Chase Ultimate Rewards Wide variety of Chase co-branded cards (but 5/24 constraints can be limiting) Bottom Line: A carrier worth paying attention to if your hometown airport is dominated by Southwest, a carrier rarely flown otherwise 30:15 United Not a lot of angles for booking flights on United metal with United miles. Award chart for domestic flights seems truly dynamic - tied fully to cash price. Don't see a lot saver level space release here either, so angles like booking with Star Alliance carriers are rare Travel Bank has favorable terms, making it one to consider for Amex incidentals. Flexible booking and cancellations with most fares. Bonus points for clearly labeling refundable fares vs. cancellable fares. Bonus points removed for not refunding without tons of interaction. 1:1 transfer partner from Chase Ultimate Rewards Typical assortment of co-branded Chase cards, but 5/24 can be limiting Bottom Line: Star Alliance tie-in (mostly for awards to Europe) keep me interested in earning United miles, but the partner chart has become a bit pricey 39:01 Alaska Award chart domestically for flying Alaska metal with Alaska miles rarely provides outsized value. Welcome bonuses of co-branded credit cards issued by Bank of America (personal and business) have become increasingly generous Still some good values to be had with premium partner awards No 1:1 bank point transfer partner “World Famous” companion pass requires spending more to get more value out of it, and not even half off at the end of the day Bottom Line: Unless you live near an airport well-served by Alaska, it's an airline that's still mostly one to accrue miles rather than fly. But with partner awards no longer offering differentiated value it could be an airline worth mostly ignoring. 47:18 JetBlue Usually just book with bank points or travel bank Has been a good candidate for use of Amex incidentals, but tone deaf tightened expiry of travel bank is industry worst. Partners come and go (Emirates/Etihad for example) and redemptions are so quirky it's as if they don't even know they exist Some opportunities with alliance with AA Nice that they allow family pooling of points, but they haven't yet figured out how to configure a valuable loyalty program Mint is their single trick. Partner awards on Hawiian (need T, Z, or L fare bucket space) Co-branded cards issued by Barclays Quirky 250:200 Amex Membership Rewards transfer ratio Bottom Line: An airline to ignore if they don't serve your airport. An airline that can't be ignored if you live in Boston or near JFK 54:13 Bottom Line Discuss: How can we be rational? Are airline miles dead? Have airlines gone too far in diminishing their outsized value to the point where bank points are better? What's your overall takeaway for yourself, and for family and friends looking for advice? Robert: “Thanks for joining us for this week. For a more in-depth discussion about points miles visit us at patreon.com/milenomics. There you'll get a special link to listen to additional content, right in your mobile podcast app or on your computer, where we speak more freely about topics like these. Sam: You can reach us on Twitter @Milenomics and @RobertDwyer - we'd love to hear from you. Until then we'll see you on the site...” Special Thanks to Morgan Housel for his excellent book and new Podcast.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK (from the group)Ginny Irvine - asking about needing points for Singapore-maybe talk about how to get SUB's with limited spend and income?What things do you collect on your travels and do you display them?NEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSVirgin Red Cruises for just over One Card Bonus Award Travel 101 community member, Ashleigh Sch, booked75K Venture Rewards - who should get this?Aeroplan PYB - 1.25 on Trav? Why it mattersEtihad Guest - negative/positive changes on the horizon? Why it mattersMarriott Bonvoy -  fully variable award pricing is slated to arrive this month. How bad is it going to hurt and we've not been given an actual date for this to go into effect. American Airlines -  Not only is 3/1 the NEW reset for status and earning Loyalty Points, but there may be more bad news on the horizon as AA is removing the traditional "Saver" award charts WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET? Getting close to 60K MR Business Checking (30K still available)Today 2/15 is Rakuten (Membership Rewards) day - Angie received 29,000 Membership Rewards, while Joe earned over 53,000Haven't received either of my Citi Platinum or Barclays Aviator AA cards yetSchwab Platinum, another Business Platinum  and a Hilton Business cardTRIP UPDATES? Canceled Hyatt Regency Coconut Point - no slides, Lazy River, or Big Hickory Island - when will it re-open with all amenities?Booked Indian Shores FL - used Voting Day to save P2 a personal daySwitzerland still booked but may be cancelling-more expenses with safari plus home expenses and Switzerland is $$$$HIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) Should you stay married to a credit card forever? When is it time to, "Let it go!"WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW“I saw a flight for x, didn't book it and now it's gone up! Should I have booked it or will it go down in the future?”Where To Find UsFor questions, you can join us in the FREE 90,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. If you want to dig into some of Where To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community

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