Stack Your Points

A Layover in ABQ

00:00:00 - Welcome and Introductions
00:05:07 - Traveling with Credit Cards
00:21:33 - Point Stacking Tips and Tricks
00:33:23 - Traveling with Kids: Expectations and Realities
01:02:22 - Lifetime Status Goals and Challenges
01:16:07 - Etiquette for Points and Miles at Family Dinners
01:31:56 - The News!
01:53:43 - Travel Hacking vs. Frugal Travel
02:10:49 - Credit Card Credits: Flexibility vs. Restrictions
02:27:54 - Passing on Costs and Consumerism
02:51:25 - Cryptocurrency and Credit Card Rewards
03:02:42 - Closing Remarks and Membership Highlights

Send Me a White Sox Hat

00:00:00 - Welcome
00:04:32 - Managing Multiple Ecosystems
00:23:08 - Chase Portal Problems
00:46:43 - Wells Fargo Too Easy?
01:08:52 - Expat Wallet Strategies
01:21:26 - Fidelity Card and Transfer Partners
01:25:16 - Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Program
01:31:17 - The Easiest Travel Hack: Asking for Hotel Upgrades
01:48:25 - Travel Etiquette: How to Avoid Being a Jerk
02:09:09 - Wishlist Items for Credit Cards
02:24:27 - Travel Tips and Essentials
02:44:19 - Shoutouts and Closing Remarks

The Refreshening

00:00 Introduction and Updates
03:06 First Listener Question: Bank Lounges
26:15 Second Listener Question: Personal vs Business Cards
32:08 Favorite Amex Platinum Credit 42:18 Choosing a Catchall Card
49:02 Investing in Travel Luggage
01:12:20 Credit Card Debt and Refreshes
01:24:50 Bank Terms and Customer Expectations
01:37:09 Shoutouts and Membership Information

I'm Compensating for Something Mobile

00:00 Introduction and Greetings01:26 First Viewer Question: One-Time Points Scenario10:07 Credit Card Marketing: Best and Worst Stories26:15 Scenario: Only Two Credit Cards Allowed40:43 Understanding Marketing in the Credit Card Community42:10 American Express and Capital One Authorized User Fees44:10 The True Cost of Free Travel46:46 Rejecting the $75,000 Spend Requirement50:30 Designing the Ultimate Credit Card01:02:25 New American Express Marriott Business Cards01:18:21 Critique of the Bevy and Brilliant Cards01:19:33 Priority Pass and Global Entry Benefits01:20:04 Annual Fees and Card Comparisons01:21:27 Speculations on Future Card Changes01:22:55 Marriott's Marketing Strategies01:28:47 Ideal Marriott Bonvoy Redesign01:34:11 Improving Marriott's Customer Service01:51:18 Final Thoughts and Credit Card Advice02:00:17 Membership Highlights and Conclusion
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Touch Some Grass

00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:44 - Hard Inquiries and Credit Cards00:07:21 - Bank of America Preferred Rewards00:17:43 - Credit Card Fees and Benefits in 202500:36:23 - Refreshes = Nerfings?00:50:42 - Building a Travel Strategy with Credit Cards01:08:24 - The Impact of Citi and AA Partnership01:30:03 - Unexpected Ways to Use Points and Miles01:41:11 - Credit Card Market Trends01:53:17 - Over-Seriousness in the Credit Card Community02:09:14 - Final Thoughts and Member Acknowledgements---Check out SYP's website and join the Discord: StackYourPoints.com

Leave Me Alone, Matt

00:00:00 - Introduction and Hosts’ Greetings00:02:06 - Citi Strata Elite vs. Venture X00:09:43 - Credit Card Design00:23:15 - Annual Fee Tipping Point00:39:11 - Best Card Refreshes00:49:14 - Best Barbecue00:55:41 - News Roundup: Citi’s New Card Launches01:05:56 - Discussion on Card Refreshes01:17:21 - What Makes a Good Product Launch?01:37:17 - Citi’s Position in the Credit Card Market01:52:54 - Final Thoughts and Announcements

Bad Matt, Bad

00:00:00 - Introduction and Hosts’ Updates
00:02:43 - Mid-Season All Stars
00:16:30 - Discussion on Bilt and Cardless Partnership
00:34:31 - Risks of Business Cards
00:44:40 - Greatest Hotel Redemptions
00:49:00 - Loyalty Program Perks Wishlist
00:54:05 - Citi Strata Elite Card Launch
01:13:59 - Credit Card Recession and Future Speculations
01:36:44 - Balancing Travel Opportunities and Costs
01:51:36 - Ecosystem Loyalty and Switching Dilemmas
02:04:52 - Closing Remarks and Membership Shoutouts

Could Have Been An Email

00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings00:01:22 - Strategies for Maximizing Debit Card Rewards00:07:07 - 2025 Roadmap: Credit Card Plans and Updates00:17:40 - Popup Jail and Family Language in Credit Cards00:29:55 - Top Tier Hotel Status vs. High Annual Fee Cards00:46:14 - Discussing Potential YouTube Channels00:55:33 - Bilt Card and Wells Fargo Split01:34:59 - Co-Brand Card Strategy01:45:23 - Co-Branded vs. First Party Cards02:02:20 - Credit Card Recession02:03:03 - Credit Card Recession02:17:32 - Final Thoughts and Membership02:21:08 - Introduction and Greetings

Awkward Adult Socialization

00:00:00 - Welcome Back to Stack Your Points00:01:22 - Celebrating 500 Subscribers00:05:24 - Hobbies Outside of Credit Cards00:12:27 - Buying Perks Outright vs. Premium Credit Cards00:29:50 - Using Your Cards as Intended00:46:58 - Cardless: A Deep Dive00:56:19 - Marriott and Amex: A Potential Future01:09:06 - Adapting Credit Card Strategies to Lifestyle Changes01:33:08 - Choosing Your First Premium Credit Card01:55:51 - Designing the Ultimate Premium Card02:08:44 - Membership Thanks and Closing Remarks

The Great Big Mailbag

Join us as we tackle some Freedom Flex news and then a big ol mailbag.