This week on our EasyPoint podcast, we discuss the concept of churning. Churning credit cards is something many people might not be initially be comfortable with but the rewards make it more than worthwhile. 

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The Case for Churning

On the EasyPoint podcast, Zach and Jason talk about the new "SkyMiles Deals" promotion for Delta award travel. They dive into what exactly these 'deals' are and how they impact us as fliers. We go over the best way to find SkyMiles redemptions and what a good return value is for using points. 

Delta Deals...Not so Much

This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach and Jason discuss with Ali, an engineer, about how to improve points and miles software and make it more accessible to people. We also discuss group buying and the ideas of chartering flights for businesses. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show.

Guest: Engineer from the Bay

This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach and Jason discuss existing points and miles software, which helps you know how to best spend your points. They rundown what the best options are and what the potential for new software is. The current best options include the likes of ExpertFlyer, AwardHacker, MilesCalc, and Where to Credit.

Best Points and Miles Software

This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach and Jason discuss the highly anticipated Marriott loyalty program and its details. The changes are mostly positive for consumers, with a few exceptions. They detail the benefits for those who win and those who lose. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Win for Consumers: The New Marriott Program

This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach sits down with the founder of the popular Tortuga backpacks, Fred Perrotta. They discuss how the company got started, what his travel hacking experience is like, and credit card strategies for businesses.

Guest: Tortuga Backpacks founder Fred Perrotta

Zach and Jason discuss buying for others credit cards purchases. There are risks and rewards to be analyzed when making the decision to let someone spend for you. The topic of MS, manufactured spending, is also discussed. They also discuss how it impacts the banks and what action they can take.

Buying for Others

Discussion of new long haul routes, How LCC Operate, How long haul travel is changing, and new credit cards such as Chase Iberia , Hilton Aspire, and Hilton Amex. 

In It for the Long Haul: New Routes and New Cards

Zach Resnick talks with newest EasyPoint team member and advisor Charlie Hegstad. They discuss their experiences and how they view the points and miles world.

Guest: EasyPoint's newest advisor Charlie Hegstad

How do you decide to when to buy miles or points? Zach and Jason break down how they decide whether to use points or cash for hotel and flight bookings.

When to buy miles and points?

How do you decide to when to use miles or points? Zach and Jason break down how they decide whether to use points or cash for hotel and flight bookings for recent trips they've taken and are currently on.

When to use points or cash?

Zach Resnick talks with newest EasyPoint team member and advisor Cameron Resnick. Shockingly, there is no (known) relation between the two outside of a passion for good business class mileage redemptions. 

Guest: EasyPoint's newest advisor Cameron Resnick

Travel hacking, crypto, and disrupting conservative institutions with Garrett MacDonald. Recorded live from the Delta Sky Club at JFK.

Guest: Travel Hacker and Crypto Expert Garrett MacDonald

Have you heard of mileage brokering before? Ever wanted to know about how select travel agencies specialize in getting 20-50% off premium cabins? In this episode Zach interviews his co-host, Jason, the mileage broker about how he makes a living.

Getting to know our co-host Jason - the Mileage Broker

Zach and Jason go through how to get to the NGS summit from anywhere in the world for free through applying for new credit cards or on discounted fares. What are hidden city fares? If you're not flying on points you should consider this option for booking your flights. Relevant EasyPoint Podcast Episode Apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Apply for the Chase Freedom Apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve The Next Gen Summit Website Disclosure: EasyPoint gets bonus points when you sign up using some of the links above.

Getting to Next Gen Summit 2018

The EasyPoint podcast helps you earn and burn like never before! A show that covers all things miles and points including:Major events in the space like new credit card products and award chart changes, live award bookings where we figure out the best way to use someone’s miles and points for a specific trip, how to maximize a specific card or loyalty program, the pros and cons of various airline products, and guests from the casual churner to the full time travel blogger.

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