Episode Description

On this episode Shawn is joined by MtM Senior Contributor and miles & points expert Benjy Harmon. Benjy is known for looking at "the hobby" in a different way and urges others to do the same.

Topics discussed in this episode include: the importance of goals in the hobby, how to keep the miles & points game fun, changing our perspectives on things over time, lifestyle creep with miles & points and why cashing in points is something you might want to seriously consider even if it isn't the popular thing to do.

Episode Notes

3:21 - Benjy's background

7:52 - Cashback vs. Travel rewards

17:50 - The analytical side of the hobby

21:20 - AMEX offers

28:42 - Better late than never

36:47 - Losing AA elite status

44:24 - The value of free night certificates

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