I had a fun experience with gaming the AA shopping portal that ultimately didn't work. I also discuss my plans for how to get back into the game with Best Buy and Walmart and general strategies to stay prepared.

The new iPhone 15 was a fun reselling opportunity, although it ended rather quickly. In September I got a a new round of Amex NLLs and stacked these with the 20k/4k employee card bonuses for some hefty profits. I also spent a lot of time on the phone with BoA for some business card applications and feel like I learned a lot from the process.

Recapping the major trips we have had so far this year! Below is a summary of the flights and hotels:

Belize:

• PDX-SEA-BZE/BZE-SEA-PDX on AS Y with companion fare for $750 pp.
• San Pedro: Paradise Villas - 5 nights for $645 w/Airbnb GC.
• San Ignacio: Villa Cayo - 3 nights for $390.
• AQ Car Rental Belize - 3 days for $175.

Vietnam:

• PDX-DFW-DOH-SGN on AA/QR J for 175k MR pp with biz plat.
• Fusion Suites Saigon - 2 nights for $168.
• Little Riverside Hoi An - 2 nights for $314.

Taiwan:

• TPE-SFO on CI J for 88k KLM.
• ICN-HNL-PDX on HA J/Y for 95k HA.
• Sea Monkey Diving Homestay - 4 nights + 2 PADI Open Water I for $1100.
• A Mei Yi B&B (阿美姨民宿) - 2 nights for $170.

August had a big sale on Amazon devices that was great for buying groups with retailers including Target, Staples, and Kohl's. Credit card bonuses included a 100k CIP + referral along with a solid batch of Amex employee card offers.

A rundown on the Kroger fuel points ecosystem, a discussion of churning ethics, and some churning and churning-adjacent stories where things got out of hand.

July's highlights include summaries of Amazon, Costco, and US Bank.