Stack Your Points

Overall how would you rank the current transferable ecosystems at the moment? - DiamondRyce What is your best travel dining memory? Was it a location or a specific meal and what made it special? - JettinwitJan What’s the worst habit you’ve picked up playing the credit card game? - SpaethCo How do you personally define the "credit card community"? - DDAF Have your 2026/27 travel plans changed with...

Viewer Questions What’s one rewards strategy or credit card setup that has consistently delivered the most value for you, and why? - rp2048 What's the overpriced thing you can't resist buying at a Hudson News on every trip? - SpaethCo Discussion from the Discord about the rumor that Southwest is going to ban carryons for their cheapest tickets. - Keith I’ve always thought that the airlines’ baggag...

Viewer Questions Here’s a scenario I’d love your take on: Let’s say you’ve built out a single credit card points ecosystem and you have high spend, so you’re earning a consistent flow of points—but when it comes time to book, your most convenient airline or transfer partner still costs more points than you can realistically keep up with. Pagli_Chic At that point, what’s the smarter move? Do you st...

Viewer Questions What do you theorize will be the impacts of AI on the credit card industry, travel industry and broadly points/miles (accumulation and redemption)? - AP What would need to happen to credit card rewards to make you switch to a primarily cashback strategy? (Not talking about status/benefits, just earning on credit cards for day to day spend) - DDAF I'm planning an extended trip to A...

Viewer Questions Which two transfer systems best compliment each other? - M2K For an equivalent experience, would you ever pay more just because of the stacking opportunities? - JChainz For example, between Uber and Lyft, I’ve found myself choosing Uber a lot lately simply because they’re consistently $10 cheaper (due to flash sales or whatever) when I need to take rides. This is despite having Da...

Viewer Questions What CC/travel support apps/subscriptions do you have and why? (Things like TripIt, Seats. Aero, or Card Pointers etc etc) - DDAF With Hyatt, and Citi's recent nerfs, what is your prediction for the next big devaluation? - Kirby G Do you use shopping portals regularly other than Rakuten?  I’m thinking of the C1 portal, Chase Portal, or airline portals for additional points. - Ron...

• 0:00 - Introduction Matt introduces the show and welcomes RJ and Lani to discuss the week's topics. • 5:06 - Q&A: Pick Your Partners & Devaluations Keith asks whether recent hotel devaluations mean it's time to double down on specific partners. The hosts discuss consolidation strategies and how to navigate changing reward programs. • 26:48 - Q&A: Spain vs Italy Travel M2K asks about...

00:00 Show Introductions 02:31 Our Different Shows 05:20 Booking Flights Timing 17:42 Explaining The Hobby 32:41 Build The Ultimate Card 39:02 Sports Travel Family Setup 51:59 Paranormal Travel Stories 55:43 Bilt Rate Controversy 57:58 Rove Adds SAS Transfers 59:43 When 5 Percent Isn’t Worth It 01:08:05 Should Banks Kill Old Cards 01:15:08 What’s Bringing Travel Joy 01:27:11 Member Shoutouts and W...

0:00 - Introduction & Embargo Discussion 2:12 - Q1: Domestic Family Travel - Driving vs Flying 10:03 - Q2: Starting a Credit Card YouTube Channel 26:53 - Q3: Points/Miles for Flights or Hotels 40:00 - Q4: Choosing One Hotel Brand Forever 70:03 - Topic: Children in Airport Lounges 73:25 - Topic: Free Night Certificates - Are They Overhyped?

Viewer Questions   - Fling, marry, kill - Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton points. - Chris M     - How often do you recommend re-evaluating your setup?  'Normies' do it almost never. But how often should  people in the game do it?  Obviously that has to be balance and you can't chase every new and shiny thing.  Quarterly?  Semi-annually? - RP2048     - If your airport of choice magically became a hub for a...

Viewer Questions   - Considering Matt has a stranglehold on rocket, which guardians characters do the rest of the gang identify as? - Sk8za - How should creators walk the line between speaking in their own experience re: what set ups or strategies work for them vs. inadvertently giving the impression that they are suggesting people should do the same? - DDAF - Several credit cards in the past gain...

## Viewer Questions   - If you had to use a Bilt 2.0 card as your only card for 2026 which card would you choose and how would that impact your point earnings and traveling. - M2K     - What are the SYP goals for 2026? Any sub goals or viewership goals or merch goals etc - Kirby G - What is your "order of operations" when it comes to booking a hotel or flight? For example, do you prioritize expiri...

00:00:00 - Hello and Welcome 00:03:24 - Credit Card Nerd At Work 00:11:08 - Managing Orphan Points 00:21:06 - Improving Capital One Portfolio 00:30:58 - Best Mid-Tier Travel Cards 00:40:35 - Bilt Card Transition 01:03:47 - The Return of the Chase Slate Card 01:04:51 - The Math Behind Credit Card Points 01:19:33 - The Complexity of Credit Card Setups 01:37:13 - The Psychology Behind Credit Minimiza...

Understanding The Latest Trends in Credit Card Rewards   In this episode of Stack Your Points, hosts Matt Clausen, Craig, and CallMeLani dive into several hot topics in the world of credit cards and point stacking.   00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests 00:18 Discussing Cold Weather and Travel Experiences 02:52 Credit Card Points and Devaluations 17:21 Built 2.0 and Credit Card Comparisons 39:4...

00:00:00 - Hello and Welcome 00:03:12 - Tourism Challenge 00:11:44 - Hotel Credit Card Strategies 00:25:48 - In-Flight Experiences 00:35:36 - Anticipated Card Refreshes 00:47:49 - Deciding Which Hacks to Share 01:12:08 - What Direction Are Banks Moving? 01:32:40 - Mid-Tier Cards vs. High-End Cards 01:55:18 - Bilt’s Leadership and Trust Issues 02:26:59 - Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

00:00:00 - Start 00:06:14 - Discussion on Points Devaluation 00:24:38 - Future Plans for 2026 00:34:23 - Choosing the Next Credit Card 00:45:39 - Emergency Points Transfer Strategy 00:56:18 - The Value of the Sapphire Reserve Card 01:28:09 - Using Credits and Points Effectively 01:40:38 - Favorite Trips Funded by Points and Miles 02:00:08 - Navigating Corporate Ethics 02:25:12 - Amex Gold Card: Ke...

In this episode of 'Stack Your Points,' the hosts conduct a year-end review of 2025, discussing standout credit card issuers, notable cards, and major events in the credit card industry. The episode highlights US Bank’s failures, Citi’s partnership with American Airlines, and Chase’s missteps with the Sapphire Reserve refresh. The hosts debate future potential refreshes for cards like the American...

In this episode of Stack Your Points, the hosts delve into various aspects of the credit card and travel rewards space. The show kicks off with a discussion about the sudden collapse of the Mesa credit card program and its implications for cardholders. Lonnie shares his favorite Disney properties, emphasizing the unique charm of Aulani in Hawaii. The hosts also tackle listener questions, including...

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 01:13 Viewer Questions: Optimal Ways of Earning Points 05:21 Strategies for Maximizing Points 11:56 Mesa's Potential Airline Partners 18:37 Chase Sapphire Reserve Business Card Discussion 26:35 Future Credit Card Plans and Strategies 37:25 Evaluating the Value of Credit Card Points 42:14 Versatility of Membership Reward Points 43:09 Devaluation and Inflation in...

00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings 00:01:59 - Is Die hard a Christmas Movie? 00:10:34 - Fine Dining: Overrated or Worth It? 00:26:15 - PayPal and Points Strategies 00:33:01 - Ideal YouTube Video Runtime 00:51:25 - Chase Ultimate Rewards: Changes and Strategies 01:15:12 - News 01:19:03 - The Apple Card: Challenges and Changes 01:52:44 - Planning and Timing for Holiday Shopping 02:07:49 - Luxury...

In this episode of Stack Your Points, Matt and co-hosts RJ, Craig, and Lani discuss their travel strategies, credit card keep or cancel plans for 2026, and what they're not looking forward to in the credit card YouTube space. They also express gratitude for the community and highlight quick paths to achieving status in travel programs. Additionally, the team covers recent developments in the credi...

00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:46 First Question: Gardening and Credit Cards 20:04 Next Question: Guest Creators 27:05 Chase's 5/24 Rule and Future Predictions 39:21 Ultimate Premium Travel Cards 01:02:54 Hilton's New Diamond Reserve Status 01:08:47 The Sonder Bankruptcy 01:14:13 Insane Welcome Offers: Sustainable or Not? 01:52:58 Favorite Travel Snacks 01:59:34 Final Thoughts and Membership H...

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 03:40 Viewer Questions: Niche Spending Categories 12:54 Discussion on Female Creators in the Credit Card Space 29:09 Hypothetical Chase One World Card Features 39:54 Hypothetical Credit Card Discussion 41:37 Chase and Airline Alliances 47:13 Credit Card Setups and Strategies 58:45 Rakuten and Competing Portals 01:10:27 Bilt Cards 2.0 and Marriott's Sonder Issue...

00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:30 - Ranking Premium Card Credits 00:30:05 - Middle Ground in Credit Card Usage 00:44:39 - The Role of Referral Links in the Creator Ecosystem 01:12:14 - Personal Travel Horror Stories 01:24:57 - Tight Layovers and Airport Adventures 01:34:37 - News Roundup: Quick Updates 01:42:33 - Hotel vs. Airline Free Agency 02:00:05 - Scam Protection on Credit Cards 02:13:47 - Si...

00:00:00 - Welcome 00:05:15 - Credit Card Spend Requirements 00:27:38 - Speculation on Future Credit Card Nerfs 00:44:42 - Fun with Song Requests 00:48:42 - What We Do on Flights 01:00:15 - Business Card Siblings 01:08:10 - News 01:14:01 - Travel Mistakes and Lessons Learned 01:44:16 - The Psychology of Credit Card Preferences 01:59:25 - Open Source Approach to Credit Card Development 02:18:33 - P...