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  • Points & Miles

    I’d Rather Be the Tortoise Than the Hare: Slow and Steady Wins the Points Game

    by joeheg September 6, 2025
    by joeheg September 6, 2025

    I’ve been earning points and miles with credit cards for over twenty-five years. I originally had an older version of the American Express Gold Card that earned 1.5x on travel …

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    Want To Travel With Points And Miles? Have A Goal!!!!

    by joeheg August 15, 2025
    by joeheg August 15, 2025

    If there’s one thing you should do before you start gathering points and miles, it’s make sure you have a goal. That goal will be different for everyone. Some people …

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    Trapped in the Phantom Zone: Navigating the Perils of Award Flight Bookings

    by joeheg July 27, 2025
    by joeheg July 27, 2025

    Booking flights with points can feel like unlocking a secret travel hack—until it doesn’t. If you’ve ever found the perfect award flight only to discover it’s not actually bookable, you’ve …

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    What Happens to Your Frequent Flyer Miles After You Die?

    by SharonKurheg July 12, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 12, 2025

    It’s not the happiest thought in the world, but the inevitable ending for all of us is that we’re going to die someday. We can make as many plans as …

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    The Strangest Way I’ve Ever Earned Airline Miles

    by joeheg May 15, 2025
    by joeheg May 15, 2025

    If you’re more than a novice in earning points or miles, then you know there are many ways to increase your balance. There are the obvious ones like flying, staying …

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    Think Your Award Ticket Is Set? Not If You Miss These Steps

    by joeheg April 15, 2025
    by joeheg April 15, 2025

    Booking a flight using airline miles always feels like a win. You’ve compared prices, found availability, transferred points, and locked in your reservation. Done and done, right? Not so fast. …

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    Delta SkyMiles: Why I Look Elsewhere for Long-Haul Flights

    by joeheg March 10, 2025
    by joeheg March 10, 2025

    When it comes to Delta SkyMiles, I tend to be more forgiving than most. I should clarify—I love flying Delta, but their loyalty program has nothing to do with that. …

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    Pooling Miles Can Provide Nasty Surprises if You’re Not Careful

    by SharonKurheg March 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 10, 2025

    The concept of pooling frequent flyer miles began a few years ago. Depending on the program, you can combine your miles with those of family and/or friends into a joint …

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    A Surprisingly Valuable Way to Use Delta SkyMiles

    by joeheg March 7, 2025
    by joeheg March 7, 2025

    Delta SkyMiles is one of the most polarizing airline loyalty programs. Delta has often been the first to implement changes that are less than friendly to its customers. Earning miles …

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    What Do Award Booking Services Offer & Who Should Use Them?

    by joeheg February 9, 2025
    by joeheg February 9, 2025

    You’ve been racking up points for years, but when you try to book your dream business-class flight, nothing works. Frustrated? You’re not alone. When it comes to airline frequent flyer …

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