Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we…How to get taxes and fees refunded when canceling a tripBreak down the new Jet Blue and Qatar partnership news and why this rocks3 ways to get hotel elite status benefits without having any statusReader question on canceling your oldest cardAnd more… *Correction - FHR is a 1 night minimum, Hotel Collection is a 2 night minimum.Episode Resources:Free Cruise Daily Drop newsletter: https://da...

How To Get Hotel Benefits Without Elite Status

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In this episode, we’re joined by the founder of Daily Drop and one half of Kara and Nate on YouTube, Nate Buchanan. He shares his journey from saving two million points to owning a Miles and Points company. He discusses how he got started in the Miles and Points game, the strategies he used to earn points, and how his redemption strategies have evolved over time. Plus, he answers a few questions from the Daily Drop audience!Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card elevated offer here: http...

My Chat with Nate Buchanan: From Saving Two Million Miles to Founding Daily Drop

In this episode, Mike and Megan discuss creative ways to use Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. They share personal examples of how they have used these points to book flights and hotels at incredible value. They highlight the flexibility and high value of Chase Ultimate Rewards Points, particularly when used with transfer partners like United and Virgin Atlantic. They also emphasize the benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve cards, which currently have elevated welco...

How We’re Using Ultimate Rewards Points in 2024

In this episode, Mike answers one of our most common questions around here. He discusses how he justifies holding credit cards with high annual fees, using the Chase Sapphire Reserve as an example. Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card here: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards/chase-sapphire-reserve Keep Up With Daily Drop:  Read the newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com Join the Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge Check out our top cards: https://dailyd...

How To Justify The Annual Fee On A Card

In this episode, Megan dives deep into American Express Membership Rewards points. She explains the rules and limitations of American Express cards, the cards that earn Membership Rewards points, and how to earn additional points through Rakuten. Megan also discusses some secrets to earn more MR points. Enjoy!Resources:Favorite Amex MR earning cards: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-card-issuers/american-expressRakuten + Amex: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/how-to-earn-more-american-express-...

American Express Membership Rewards Deep Dive

In this episode, Mike and Megan are joined by Brendan from the Daily Drop Youtube channel to talk all about their mistakes. They cover topics such as booking upgraded hotel rooms with points, accidentally using the wrong free night award, using points for poor value, analysis paralysis in redemption, forgetting visa requirements, and passport expiration drama. Plus everyone learns a new hack that ends up saving Brendan thousands of miles on an upcoming trip! Resources:Virgin Companion Pa...

How To Get Hotel Benefits Without Elite Status

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