Raymond's back to update us on a few significant life events, plus his spending escapades. Western Union is back in his life while the Amex AU card play is a constant companion. He and Benjy discuss the upcoming 4% cash back everywhere US Bank Smartly card while wondering how tolerant...
2024-09-25 20:32:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Raymond's back to update us on a few significant life events, plus his spending escapades. Western Union is back in his life while the Amex AU card play is a constant companion. He and Benjy discuss the upcoming 4% cash back everywhere US Bank Smartly card while wondering how tolerant...
2024-09-25 20:30:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Chance returns for another packed episode. Indeed, he’s been quite busy and lets us all know from the jump. He and Benjy then look back at the Very Special episode with Maurice Harary, considering the big future play among other Fluz quirks. Hotel talk then ensues, including a few Hilton develo...
2024-09-11 15:58:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Chance returns for another packed episode. Indeed, he’s been quite busy and lets us all know from the jump. He and Benjy then look back at the Very Special episode with Maurice Harary, considering the big future play among other Fluz quirks. Hotel talk then ensues, including a few Hilton develo...
2024-09-11 15:58:30 +0000 UTC View Post
As promised, Fluz Founder Maurice Harary joins Benjy and Josh for an enlightening episode. Maurice shares his pre-Fluz background and how he came up with the concept of the business. He then discusses Fluz's evolution, from the $200 cards through the current model. Oh, and the t...
2024-09-05 16:31:20 +0000 UTC View PostAs promised, Fluz Founder Maurice Harary joins Benjy and Josh for an enlightening episode. Maurice shares his pre-Fluz background and how he came up with the concept of the business. He then discusses Fluz's evolution, from the $200 cards through the current model. Oh, and the t...
2024-09-05 16:30:52 +0000 UTC View Post
We are excited to finally release the schedule and sign-up link fo...
2024-08-29 01:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Larry's back for an episode where he and Benjy talk way too much about travel. But the episode starts with their spending activities, including a couple shutdowns. They consider the apparent Hawaiian/Alaska merger, and why certain individuals may care and others won't. Benjy ret...
2024-08-28 15:18:55 +0000 UTC View PostLarry's back for an episode where he and Benjy talk way too much about travel. But the episode starts with their spending activities, including a couple shutdowns. They consider the apparent Hawaiian/Alaska merger, and why certain individuals may care and others won't. Benjy ret...
2024-08-28 15:18:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Jordan, a member of the Miles to Memories community, shares his experience living in Singapore and how he got into the miles and points hobby. He discusses the benefits of being a student and using credit cards to pay for tuition and living expenses. Jordan also talks about the low-cost carriers ...
2024-08-19 20:40:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Jordan, a member of the Miles to Memories community, shares his experience living in Singapore and how he got into the miles and points hobby. He discusses the benefits of being a student and using credit cards to pay for tuition and living expenses. Jordan also talks about the low-cost carriers ...
2024-08-19 20:32:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Josh returns to talk tons about what you're probably expecting. But first, he shares what he's been up to, from cards he's using to trips he's taking. Benjy then proceeds to kiss the Amex ring, with one final +10x referral bonus triggering update and as much Business Platinum upgrade ...
2024-08-14 15:36:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Josh returns to talk tons about what you're probably expecting. But first, he shares what he's been up to, from cards he's using to trips he's taking. Benjy then proceeds to kiss the Amex ring, with one final +10x referral bonus triggering update and as much Business Platinum upgrade ...
2024-08-14 15:36:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Kristin joins Benjy for another large, lively conversation. After exchanging a few spending exploits, they consider the Amex Gold changes, especially the wacky numbers Amex chose. A smattering of card talk continues: Amex Business Gold offers via referral plus other upgrade options and best-ever ...
2024-07-26 15:35:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Kristin joins Benjy for another large, lively conversation. After exchanging a few spending exploits, they consider the Amex Gold changes, especially the wacky numbers Amex chose. A smattering of card talk continues: Amex Business Gold offers via referral plus other upgrade options and best-ever ...
2024-07-26 15:35:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Benjy welcomes @Dave W (CHI) as the newest Spending Time guest. Dave shares his busy summer shuttling across the Atlantic. The guys discuss the recent Fluz changes, bemoaning increased fees whil...
2024-07-10 23:38:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Benjy welcomes @Dave W (CHI) as the newest Spending Time guest. Dave shares his busy summer shuttling across the Atlantic. The guys discuss the recent Fluz changes, bemoaning increased fees whil...
2024-07-10 23:38:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Kristin and Larry join Benjy to discuss the devaluation of the Schwab Platinum's Invest with Rewards benefit. After sharing their first impressions of the change, the threesome consider how their near- and long-term priorities have changed (or not). They also describe some Amex angles...
2024-07-03 21:52:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Kristin and Larry join Benjy to discuss the devaluation of the Schwab Platinum's Invest with Rewards benefit. After sharing their first impressions of the change, the threesome consider how their near- and long-term priorities have changed (or not). They also describe some Amex angles...
2024-07-03 21:51:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Raymond's back for his usual visit with Benjy. After he discusses his upcoming move, Raymond shares credit card-specific ones. He updates us on his Amex progress followed by a bit of Fluz tinkering. Benjy provides a positive update on a recent Fluz conundrum, and the two h...
2024-06-26 19:24:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Raymond's back for his usual visit with Benjy. After he discusses his upcoming move, Raymond shares credit card-specific ones. He updates us on his Amex progress followed by a bit of Fluz tinkering. Benjy provides a positive update on a recent Fluz conundrum, and the two h...
2024-06-26 19:23:19 +0000 UTC View Post
On this special episode of Member Spotlight Shawn is joined by RL to talk about lease hacking. RL is an expert lease hacker and has scored some car deals that will amaze you. On this episode he discusses his strategies and the tools he uses to score these deals. There is a lot of great informatio...
2024-06-14 19:48:52 +0000 UTC View Post
On this special episode of Member Spotlight Shawn is joined by RL to talk about lease hacking. RL is an expert lease hacker and has scored some car deals that will amaze you. On this episode he discusses his strategies and the tools he uses to score these deals. There is a lot of great informatio...
2024-06-14 19:48:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Chance joins Benjy for his first episode as a rotating guest on Spending Time. After sharing his latest spending exploits, Chance lists his considerable stash of new cards. Benjy feels inadequate. Chance is attuned to the new Wells Fargo card more than Benjy expects. After...
2024-06-12 12:53:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Chance joins Benjy for his first episode as a rotating guest on Spending Time. After sharing his latest spending exploits, Chance lists his considerable stash of new cards. Benjy feels inadequate. Chance is attuned to the new Wells Fargo card more than Benjy expects. After...
2024-06-12 12:53:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Larry holds his head high as he returns to for his first episode since Amex shutdown. He's still plenty busy spending and liquidating and shares how he's doing so. The Amex +10x referral deadline has passed, and the twosome update each other on their progress. Larry and Benjy sp...
2024-05-29 23:20:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Larry holds his head high as he returns to for his first episode since Amex shutdown. He's still plenty busy spending and liquidating and shares how he's doing so. The Amex +10x referral deadline has passed, and the twosome update each other on their progress. Larry and Benjy sp...
2024-05-29 23:18:20 +0000 UTC View Post
New rotating guest Josh joins Benjy. Josh wastes no time getting into the obscure, talking about his spend on oddball cards which subsidize other efforts. Benjy shames Josh for not attending the Denver meetup. A bucket of Citi talk follows, from elevated offers to a silly renami...
2024-05-15 18:37:14 +0000 UTC View Post
New rotating guest Josh joins Benjy. Josh wastes no time getting into the obscure, talking about his spend on oddball cards which subsidize other efforts. Benjy shames Josh for not attending the Denver meetup. A bucket of Citi talk follows, from elevated offers to a silly renami...
2024-05-15 18:37:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Rustin joins Shawn and Benjy. He shares how he's been traveling from a young age and how that's shaped his priorities since. The guys discuss their mutual interest in award travel to Hawaii. Rustin has lots of upcoming travel plans, and he shares a few highlights. He share...
2024-04-26 15:17:48 +0000 UTC View Post