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Accounting Firm Turned Everyday Expenses Into $95,000 of Travel Value Without Spending a Dollar More

Accounting Firm Turned Everyday Expenses Into $95,000 of Travel Value Without Spending a Dollar More

An 8-person accounting firm spent $750K a year and thought their 1% cashback card was “free money.” It wasn’t. By rerouting the same expenses through the right cards, they unlocked $95K in premium travel (including first class to Tokyo) without spending a dollar more...

The “One Vendor Switch” That Unlocked 14 Free Flights

The “One Vendor Switch” That Unlocked 14 Free Flights

A Midwest restaurant group turned $150K supplier bills into 14 business class flights to Hawaii - all by switching to a points-earning card. With smart payment moves, they earned points for a leadership retreat that boosted morale and creativity. What’s your biggest missed travel opportunity?

The Points Drain: Which Small and Medium Size Businesses Waste the Most (and Why)

The Points Drain: Which Small and Medium Size Businesses Waste the Most (and Why)

Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) are bleeding 5-7 figures in lost award travel points and miles every year without knowing it. Wrong credit cards, bad redemptions, idle rewards. Meanwhile, competitors fly business class for free. Stop the points drain before your profit leaks at 35,000 feet.

Weekend Edition / Dear Ohad...

Weekend Edition / Dear Ohad...

Alaska & Hawaiian prepare for a loyalty identity shake-up | Southwest flirts with free Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards | Qantas quietly tweaks its point prices again | United’s giving cardholders flash sale bonuses | and Air Canada redefines Aeroplan earning | We’ve got all this week’s tea below. 👇🏻

Summer of 2025: Flex Point Dynamics

Strategy Saturday

Summer of 2025: Flex Point Dynamics

So many travelers think all points are equal. They are wrong. This August your Amex, Chase, Citi, CapOne, and BILT points don’t just earn differently - they play differently. Some unlock first class, others trap you in coach. The flex game isn’t fair. But it is winnable (if you know where to look)

The Lie of "2% Back"

The Lie of "2% Back"

Let’s be blunt: if you’re running a real business - spending $30K, $50K, or even $100K+ monthly - and still earning just 2% cashback, you’re not optimizing your returns. You’re opting out of value.

Weekend Edition / Dear Ohad...

Weekend Edition / Dear Ohad...

Delta revives LATAM redemptions (with classic SkyMiles chaos), Chase gives its portal a facelift, Singapore tightens partner space, Hyatt adds dreamy SLH hotels, and BA teases 'Avios-only' flights. From robbery to redemptions...you know we’re unpacking it all below 👇🏻

Mastering Citi ThankYou Points: Unlocking Elite Award Travel Strategies in 2025

Strategy Saturday

Mastering Citi ThankYou Points: Unlocking Elite Award Travel Strategies in 2025

Citi ThankYou points have quietly become one of the most powerful travel currencies of 2025. From 15k roundtrip redemptions to Hawaii to 110k ANA First Class to Japan - the right strategy unlocks outsized value. Our guide shows you how to earn smarter, transfer sharper, and redeem like a pro.