Stack Your Points

Grooves in the Couch & Groceries on the Card:

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
01:13 Viewer Questions: Optimal Ways of Earning Points
05:21 Strategies for Maximizing Points
11:56 Mesa's Potential Airline Partners
18:37 Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card Discussion
26:35 Future Credit Card Plans and Strategies
37:25 Evaluating the Value of Credit Card Points
42:14 Versatility of Membership Reward Points
43:09 Devaluation and Inflation in Credit Card Points
44:56 The Business of Points and Miles
55:04 Hilton Honors Adventures and Cruise Partnerships
01:03:42 The Value of Resy Restaurants for Amex
01:18:58 Inflation and Credit Card Multipliers
01:25:23 Final Thoughts and Membership Information
 
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Apples to Apples

00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings00:01:59 - Is Die hard a Christmas Movie?00:10:34 - Fine Dining: Overrated or Worth It?00:26:15 - PayPal and Points Strategies00:33:01 - Ideal YouTube Video Runtime00:51:25 - Chase Ultimate Rewards: Changes and Strategies01:15:12 - News01:19:03 - The Apple Card: Challenges and Changes01:52:44 - Planning and Timing for Holiday Shopping02:07:49 - Luxury vs. Marketing: Personal Preferences02:31:05 - 2026 Credit Card Strategies and Predictions02:44:38 - Final Thoughts and Membership Highlights

Stimulate the Economy Harder

In this episode of Stack Your Points, Matt and co-hosts RJ, Craig, and Lani discuss their travel strategies, credit card keep or cancel plans for 2026, and what they're not looking forward to in the credit card YouTube space. They also express gratitude for the community and highlight quick paths to achieving status in travel programs. Additionally, the team covers recent developments in the credit card space, such as Chase's new policy on the Ink cards and United's new surcharges on last-minute flights. Tune in for insights and tips on maximizing travel rewards and navigating the upcoming holiday travel season.

Matt Broke The Pod

00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:46 First Question: Gardening and Credit Cards 20:04 Next Question: Guest Creators 27:05 Chase's 5/24 Rule and Future Predictions 39:21 Ultimate Premium Travel Cards 01:02:54 Hilton's New Diamond Reserve Status 01:08:47 The Sonder Bankruptcy 01:14:13 Insane Welcome Offers: Sustainable or Not? 01:52:58 Favorite Travel Snacks 01:59:34 Final Thoughts and Membership Highlights

Color Me.....Something

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 03:40 Viewer Questions: Niche Spending Categories 12:54 Discussion on Female Creators in the Credit Card Space 29:09 Hypothetical Chase One World Card Features39:54 Hypothetical Credit Card Discussion 41:37 Chase and Airline Alliances 47:13 Credit Card Setups and Strategies 58:45 Rakuten and Competing Portals 01:10:27 Bilt Cards 2.0 and Marriott's Sonder Issue 01:24:07 Exploring Mortgage Reward Points 01:25:08 The Business Strategy Behind Reward Points 01:25:58 The Future of Payment Platforms 01:28:01 The Evolution of Built's Reward System 01:32:19 Overrated Credit Card Features 01:33:00 The Lounge Experience Debate 01:43:13 The Reality of Travel Upgrades 01:49:35 Maximizing Credit Card Benefits 01:57:16 The Sapphire Reserve Refresh Controversy 02:07:10 The Importance of Staying Informed About Card Changes 02:09:43 Traveling with Physical Limitations 02:11:07 Traveling with Mobility and Sensory Issues 02:18:10 Challenges for the Deaf Community in Airports 02:23:55 Travel Tips for Neurodivergent Individuals 02:39:07 Luxury Travel Gear Essentials 02:47:28 Final Thoughts and Member Acknowledgements

Is Your Life Locked?

00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:30 - Ranking Premium Card Credits00:30:05 - Middle Ground in Credit Card Usage00:44:39 - The Role of Referral Links in the Creator Ecosystem01:12:14 - Personal Travel Horror Stories01:24:57 - Tight Layovers and Airport Adventures01:34:37 - News Roundup: Quick Updates01:42:33 - Hotel vs. Airline Free Agency02:00:05 - Scam Protection on Credit Cards02:13:47 - Simplifying Your Credit Card Strategy02:23:08 - Final Thoughts and Membership Salute

Pigmented Garlicky Brothers

00:00:00 - Welcome00:05:15 - Credit Card Spend Requirements00:27:38 - Speculation on Future Credit Card Nerfs00:44:42 - Fun with Song Requests00:48:42 - What We Do on Flights01:00:15 - Business Card Siblings01:08:10 - News01:14:01 - Travel Mistakes and Lessons Learned01:44:16 - The Psychology of Credit Card Preferences01:59:25 - Open Source Approach to Credit Card Development02:18:33 - Personal Credit Score Utilization02:30:33 - Closing Remarks

Sister Wives But Make It Credit Cards

00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings00:01:24 - Needed Co-Branded Business Cards00:07:21 - Estate Planning for Points and Miles00:21:11 - Favorite Airlines for International Travel00:35:08 - Travel Companions: Who Would You Choose?00:49:37 - Hotel Loyalty Programs and Status01:06:55 - Citi’s New Credit Card and Avoiding Lawsuits01:26:28 - Financial Wellness and Credit Card Strategies01:47:55 - YouTube Creators We’d Love to Meet02:03:36 - The Future of Travel Portals02:29:21 - The Closing 

The RabbitHole

00:00 Introduction and Greetings 02:47 Viewer Questions: Custom Credit Card Designs 07:24 Viewer Questions: Changing Perspectives on Credit Card Portals 14:15 Viewer Questions: Best Non-Premium Credit Cards 20:02 Viewer Questions: Top Credit Cards Under $1500 33:34 Viewer Questions: Deciding to Keep or Refresh Credit Cards 35:59 Evaluating Credit Card Points and Benefits 37:26 Changes in Credit Card Policies 38:01 Chase Sapphire Reserve Updates 40:29 US Bank Altitude Reserve Changes 41:06 Amex and Apple Marketing Strategies 42:59 Chase's Future Credit Card Plans 49:02 Hotel Brand Preferences 51:52 Pre-Authorization Tools and Their Importance 01:00:59 The Case for Modular Credit Cards 01:09:39 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Big Diaper Rules Us All

00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:24 - The State of the Creator Community00:32:20 - Ecosystem for Long Term Travel00:45:56 - Hotel Preferences and Avoidances01:01:34 - Favorite Redemption Stories01:09:38 - Controversial Food Takes01:22:54 - Rakuten and Built Partnership Leak01:35:48 - One Card Lifestyle Debate01:51:00 - Importance of Status in Travel02:11:48 - Non-Travel Loyalty Programs02:31:59 - Travel Day Troubleshooting Tips02:47:38 - Final Thoughts and Self-Promotion