MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Episode Description In episode 49 we discuss five places you should consider visiting that you haven't before, whether Hyatt suites being bookable on points is a good or bad thing overall and how to invest credit card rewards into retirement for extra savings. Episode Notes 5:57 - Hyatt suites bookable online with points 11:50 - How To Double Dip Your Credit Card's Cash Back Rate - Tax Free Earnings X2 19:54 - Five places you should visit 38:08 - Target Redcard perks 39:01 - iPhone class action lawsuit, claim $25 cash 40:28 - Analysis of the American Airlines DOT complaint response by Middle Age Miles 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

Episode Description In episode 48 we discuss whether or not selling your credit for cash is worth it, are amusement parks safe right now and when reselling leads to huge losses. We also talk about earning those spouse points with Amex account manager, reminder to check your passports & more. Episode Notes 5:49 - Disney is open, are amusement parks safe? 15:54 - Credit piggybacking 23:38 - TPM went bankrupt, how can you protect yourself in the future 31:57 - AMEX account manager 33:04 - Check your passport expirations 35:01 - MTM Youtube channel 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

Episode Description In episode 47 we discuss Chase shutting down their bonus earning error, massive Amex clawbacks and reminisce about our first international travel experiences. We also talk about the best bank bonuses out there right now, amazing Vegas hotel rates & more. Episode Notes 9:35 - Chase 5X was an error 15:14 - AMEX RAT claws back Hilton, Delta and Bonvoy points. 21:36 - American Airlines lawsuit shows how far they will dig. (h/t paxex.aero) 24:16 - Remembering our first international trips. 40:01 - The best nation wide bank bonuses this month 41:18 - Vegas has amazing hotel rates (practically free) 42:23 - Fluz Shop Small codes for Amex. 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

Episode Description In episode 46 we discuss the newest spending bonuses on the Chase Sapphire cards. We also talk about things we knew when we first started this hobby, a potential Vegas shakeup and vacations we would take right now if we could. Episode Notes 7:36 - Chase Sapphire Reserve new bonuses 13:02 - What we wish we knew when we were beginners 21:40 - Covid's got us thinking of traveling to _____ 31:08 - The international flying experience right now 32:34 - AMEX Platinum credits 33:07 - Luxor closing? 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

Episode Description In episode 45 we discuss Wynn calling customers scammers, Vegas paying people to wear masks and the perfect 4 card Amex wallet. We also discuss how to get your Disney reservations set up, issues with Virgin Atlantic miles & how to max out Citi ThankYou point earning. Episode Notes 7:05 - Wynn calls people scammers for using comp promo 13:26 - Vegas casino gives free slot play for wearing masks 18:25 - How to get Disney reservations for the reopening and beyond 25:48 - The perfect AMEX 4 card wallet 27:01 - Blue Cash and Everyday cards 30:59 - Delta cards 36:55 - Hilton cards 42:02 - Business cards 46:04 - Virgin Atlantic and Delta problems? 47:17 - Citi TYP maximization 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

Episode Description In episode 44 we discuss the ugly side of mask shaming and Mark's recent experience. We also discuss upgrading to the CSR, cashing out Ultimate Rewards points, why we don't talk to friends about miles and points anymore & much more. Episode Notes 5:53 - Talking to friends about miles and points 15:50 - Mask shaming is ugly & Mark's recent experience. 24:19 - CSR upgrade & cashout plans 31:53 - Strange business questions from American Express 33:08 - Chase 3Q Freedom categories 35:21 - Disney reopening dates are set 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

Episode Description In episode 43 we discuss Vegas opening back up, how it is different and how it hasn't changed. We also discuss Shawn's recent travels and what it felt like to be on the road plus upcoming travel plans. Episode Notes 10:34 - Las Vegas reopened! 26:48 - Our summer travel plans 35:57 - Universal Orlando re-opening 37:23 - Chase Sapphire Reserve 5X 38:02 - Tri-state area travel restrictions to Florida 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

Episode Description In episode 42 we discuss negative Amex changes, new reasons for cancelling travel and what is like to fly during the pandemic. We also talk about Vegas, theme parks and casinos in general opening back up, maximizing Amex credits and identity theft. Episode Notes 3:12 - Vegas and other locations reopening 9:11 - AMEX's old but new four credit card limit 15:30 - Cancelling travel and avoiding travel shaming 27:08 - Someone applied for a credit card in my name! 36:26 - Recent flying experience during the pandemic 37:04 - Maximizing new AMEX credits 38:03 - Theme parks reopening 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

Episode Description In episode 41 Shawn and Mark sit down with Amy & Tim from Go With Less to talk all things FIRE, retiring early, travel hacking, house sitting and everything in between. Episode Notes 1:16 - Introducing Go with Less 7:50 - Learning about FIRE 13:51 - Youtube channel 18:07 - has COVID-19 changed FIRE calculations 22:33 - House sitting 30:23 - Travel hacking on the road 39:44 - Travel hacking advice 45:00 - Best money advice 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

Episode Description In episode 40 we discuss if Amazon Prime is still worth it or should we give it the boot, is Chase 5/24 worth waiting for and the first Disney park reopens. Plus we discuss a mini application spree, great Hyatt free night cert redemptions and a 20% Marriott discount you can lock in now. Episode Notes 5:36 - Should we cancel Amazon prime? 13:49 - Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs openings 19:49 - Will the US Disney parks open soon? (no, probably not) 26:24 - Getting under 5/24 - is it still worth it? 34:27 - A mini application spree 35:49 - Best non US low category Hyatts 38:34 - Marriott gift cards on sale 43:00 - Charity for the troops and 60K AA offer Cuarantine Cay 5K for Give Kids the World 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