Stack Your Points

Credit cards can be a fun playground of make points, spend points and stack points. Follow along with Matt, Lani, Tariq and RJ as they talk all about points.

Episodes

Oct 31, 2025

2 hr 32 min

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

Oct 31, 2025

2 hr 32 min

Oct 24, 2025

2 hr 30 min

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 

Oct 24, 2025

2 hr 30 min

The RabbitHole

Oct 18, 2025

Oct 18, 2025

1 hr 10 min

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

Oct 18, 2025

1 hr 10 min

Oct 10, 2025

2 hr 50 min

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

Oct 10, 2025

2 hr 50 min

Oct 4, 2025

2 hr 58 min

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:28 - The $5 Million Grail Question
00:15:26 - Choosing Credit Cards for International Travel
00:28:42 - Are Credit Cards Addictive?
00:56:22 - Choosing the Right Airline for You
01:18:49 - YouTube Content Preferences
01:35:39 - Balancing Wants and Needs in Credit Cards
01:57:47 - Positivity in the Credit Card World
02:25:31 - Subscription Models for Credit Card Benefits
02:57:42 - Final Thoughts and Membership Acknowledgements

Oct 4, 2025

2 hr 58 min

Lani's Filibuster

Sep 26, 2025

Sep 26, 2025

2 hr 30 min

00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings
00:01:35 - Credit Card Changes for Travelers
00:20:21 - The New Amex Platinum Card
00:55:15 - The CSR vs. Amex Platinum
01:16:00 - A CSR Fix? Maybe?
01:25:13 - Measuring a Card Refresh
01:44:30 - Positive Refresh Criteria
02:04:20 - Card Refresh Strategies
02:14:04 - Keep, Cancel, Acquire | CSR and Platinum
02:29:00 - Final Thoughts and Membership Highlights
 
 

Sep 26, 2025

2 hr 30 min

Sep 20, 2025

2 hr 34 min

00:00:00 - Introduction and Banter
00:05:56 - Overlooked and Underrated Cards
00:18:54 - Lounge Competition: Too Many Players?
00:31:07 - Powerball Dreams: What Would You Do?
00:52:41 - Loyalty to Airlines: Is It Worth It?
01:20:18 - News
01:32:10 - Evaluating Credit Card News
01:46:03 - Tech Gadgets and Travel
02:06:30 - Favorite Sock Drawer Cards
02:15:56 - Is Loyalty a Two-Way Street?
02:33:24 - Wrapping Up and Member Highlights

Sep 20, 2025

2 hr 34 min

A Layover in ABQ

Sep 12, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

3 hr 4 min

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

Sep 12, 2025

3 hr 4 min

Aug 29, 2025

2 hr 45 min

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

Aug 29, 2025

2 hr 45 min

The Refreshening

Aug 23, 2025

Aug 23, 2025

1 hr 39 min

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

Aug 23, 2025

1 hr 39 min

Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.

Podcast Powered By Podbean

Version: 20241125