Episode 207 of the Milenomics² Podcast: Listener Questions
Added 2023-10-21 06:25:49 +0000 UTC0:47 Bryan G:
- Good End of Year Double/Triple Dip Opportunities?
- Business Platinums/Personal Platinums
- Schwab without or with a sign up bonus
- Bank of America premium rewards elite
07:16 Characteristics to look for in a HELOC?
- Quick discussion about the difference between a home equity loan and a HELOC.
- State by state requirements vary
- Might not need a HELOC? Many bank checking accounts can work similarly
14:24 HP:
- Favorite MS plays/offer shenanigans of all time (could be a recurring feature, maybe in connection w/ your 10 years ago segment?)
- How long is Fluz going to last as a pajama/couch MS option?
- Non-Fluz pajama/couch MS options that are accessible to noobs today (eg not Bravo)
21:22 Anonymous:
- Fluz gets a lot of play on the podcast, but it is unclear if/how someone could get into that game now. I think, but don’t know, a lot of members have been left behind.
22:55 Anonymous:
- Can you do a '30+ years ago this week' where you explain to yourself as a child about how something called the Power Portal enables you to travel almost anywhere?
27:48 mike asks:
- what is taekus? what is the play with it? how to get approved
- 2 years or so ago
- Basically a Banking as a Service Fintech
- 1-2% back on Debit card payments
32:32 JustinTI Asks:
- Tools, websites, apps, etc. for automation and/or timesaving
- Airlines that release additional award space to their own members - either at saver levels or at a (reasonable) increased cost. For example, I think Singapore and Qatar release extra seats (or last seat avilability in Qatar's case) at not outrageous pricing.
jason m asks:
- Is Amex actually interested in slowing us down? Between clawbacks and new terms on card families, it seems like they are chasing us a little more eagerly than I can recall.
40:35 T asks:
- Have you ever gone on a near "perfect" points trip, only to reflect back and decided that destination was not worth going back again? I realize we've all put in a herculean effort to garden our flight and hotel itinerary but curious if the actual destination ever ended up falling flat? (or not because I know... it's about who you travel with and not where...)
43:15 hp asks:
- What’s your personal “floor” for points in AMEX/Chase/Citi/Cap1/etc.? What makes you comfortable keeping for emergency use vs. wanting to cash out?