Comparisons
Decisions that come up repeatedly, with the reasoning shown rather than a verdict asserted.
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Amex points vs Chase points
How the two largest transferable currencies differ in practice: where each can send points, which routes are not 1:1, and what should actually decide it.
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Direct airline miles vs transferable points: which should you hold?
A decision framework for whether to earn and hold airline miles or transferable bank points, and when the usual answer does not apply.
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Dynamic award pricing, explained
Dynamic pricing ties the miles cost of an award to the cash fare. Here is what that changes, why it removes most of the upside, and how to work with it.