points-mafia-field-guide
+6
Aug 28, 2026
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3 min read
The trick is not chasing business class. It is spotting bad cash pricing and good award pricing.
+5
Aug 25, 2026
The bonus helps only when a real award seat already exists.
+4
2 min read
The boring benefits can matter more than another 1x point.
Aug 21, 2026
Search partners before you pay cash, book the portal, or transfer points.
house-style
+2
Two players, two sets of bonuses, one coordinated plan.
Aug 14, 2026
A planned $5,000 bill can be dead weight, or it can become the next trip.
timely
Aug 12, 2026
Amex has Marriott Bevy and Brilliant no-lifetime-language offers. Big numbers, but not automatic wins.
Jul 14, 2026
The right ecosystem depends on the trip you are trying to book.
