Explore every episode of the podcast Military Miler
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| 070 | The Guard...The Military's Best Kept Secret?? | 19 Sep 2026 | 01:02:27 | |
Had your fill of MCO and ready to join the guard? What should you do with your credit cards? And what if you go back on active orders in the future? 👋Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to helping military members maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can pursue the life of their dreams! 👉 Referrals + discounts on gear: linktr.ee/militarymiler 📱IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com ⭐️If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! 🧐Not sure what card to get next? Check out our 0-10 Strategies to learn the most optimal path to opening your first 10 cards, and earning a million points in the process😎 | |||
| 069 | Maximizing Your Points Redemptions | 11 Sep 2026 | 01:05:14 | |
I've got a bunch of points. Now what do I do? Today, I'll tell you. 👋Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to helping military members maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can pursue the life of their dreams! 👉 Referrals + discounts on gear: linktr.ee/militarymiler 📱IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com ⭐️If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! 🧐Not sure what card to get next? Check out our 0-10 Strategies to learn the most optimal path to opening your first 10 cards, and earning a million points in the process😎 | |||
| 068 | I (secretly) love my USAA credit card | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:18:46 | |
Yeah. You heard me. It's just a cash back card. But it does something NO OTHER CREDIT CARD can do. And that's why I keep it. 👉 Referrals + discounts on gear: linktr.ee/militarymiler 📱IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com ⭐️If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 067 | Life is More than Your Savings Rate with Spencer Reese | 28 Aug 2026 | 01:18:48 | |
Honored to get to talk again with Military Money Manual founder Spencer Reese! We discuss everything from how we're making $7,500 on our PCS, credit card benefits that make PCSing so much easier, and when chasing a high savings rate might be costing you more than you think. First convo with Spencer Reese 👉Links to Monarch, Capital One Shopping, credit cards, etc: linktr.ee/militarymiler 📱IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com ⭐️If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 066 | Hawaii, Japan, Florida - Oh my! | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:31:47 | |
Got a couple hundred thousand points and don't know how to use them? Here's some inspiration on ways listeners are winning massively! And next week, we'll be doing deep dives into how to maximize your points & miles! 👋Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to helping military members maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can pursue the life of their dreams! 👉 Referrals + discounts on gear: linktr.ee/militarymiler 📱IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com ⭐️If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 065 | I Got Lost in the Sauce | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:57:56 | |
Do you know what you value? Or do you want things because people say you should? Just because it's expensive doesn't mean it's valuable. 👋Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to helping military members maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can pursue the life of their dreams! 👉 Referrals + discounts on gear: linktr.ee/militarymiler 📱IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com ⭐️If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 064 | Uber Eats Gone Wild, Meal Prepping with Chick-Fil-A, & a $300 Mistake | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:52:33 | |
I forgot a simple rule and it cost us $300. But I'm eating CFA and pizza for the next week for free, so it's okay. Also, I got a sweet surprise announcement... Episode 045 with Spencer Reese from Military Money Manual 👋Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to helping military members maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can pursue the life of their dreams! 👉 Referrals + discounts on gear: linktr.ee/militarymiler 📱IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com ⭐️If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 063 | We're Back! And...I let $1,500 in credits expire last month | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:35:24 | |
I just told everyone how to maximize their credits before June 30th, and I still let $1,500 in credits expire. And I won't lose sleep about it. Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 💰Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + shopping portals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 062 | A Tale of Two...Thousand Dollars in Taxes | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:35:38 | |
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... Out of the depths of my exceedingly generous & compassionate heart, I loaned Uncle Sam $2,000 in his greatest time of need. On accident. In the form of prepaid taxes. And now it's gonna cost me ˜$100. Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🤩Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 061 | Semi-Annual Credit Card Checklist | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:49:13 | |
AND $180 in cashback for FREE by using your CSR's StubHub credit. Time to use your very last Saks Fifth Ave credit😭 Plus a bunch of other benefits and credits you need to make sure you use before they expire at the end of June! Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🤩Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 060 | Best $95 Credit Card Strategies for Post-Military Life | 13 Jun 2026 | 00:40:55 | |
Everyone loves a good Teams message from a coworker. Especially when it's about credit cards. This friend is coming close to retirement and wanted to know which low-cost credit card strategy he should pursue after going off into the wild blue yonder. And while I'm normally advocating for getting nearly every card under the sun, most people value simplicity more than ultimate optimization of points. Today we look for the happy medium. Enjoy! Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🤩Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 059 | I Might Be the Last Person to EVER Open This Credit Card | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:56:20 | |
I applied for a new credit, got approved, went to the bathroom, came back to apply for the card for my wife, and they were no longer accepting new applications. The points and miles game is always changing and today we're going to talk about opportunities I've missed out on because I kept putting off simple 10-min tasks, opportunities I was barely still able to take advantage of, and what opportunities are still available now but I have a feeling will disappear soon. Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🤩Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 058 | Airline vs Hotel Cards for Military Members | 30 May 2026 | 01:09:53 | |
Why do our 0-10 Strategies include more hotel cards than airline cards? Are hotel cards more valuable than airline cards? Which are more beneficial for TDY travel? Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 💰Use our referral links below to earn cashback bonuses, get sweet discounts on gear, and support the show!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 057 | Chase Sapphire Preferred Back on the Board?! | 22 May 2026 | 00:35:36 | |
I've been ragging on the Chase Sapphire Preferred for years because there's no reason to open it compared to the Sapphire Reserve...And I still stand by that statement. BUT! Chase changed one small rule in the Terms and Conditions and it's a gamechanger, and has changed the 0-10 Strategies for the better! Check out the 0-10 Strategies at www.militarytravelrewards.com/0-10/ If you don't have a Rakuten or CapitalOne Shopping account, use the LinkTree below to get $50 and $80 cashback! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 056 | We Have 40 Credit Cards | 15 May 2026 | 00:47:33 | |
While sitting on the porcelain throne this week, I opened my wife an Amex Marriott Brilliant card and realized that we now have 40 credit cards! In today's episode, I talk about when we opened all these cards, how much in annual fees we get waived for being active duty military, how many annual fees we do pay, and what our plans are moving forward. Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🤩Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 055 | Opening Business Cards in the Military | 09 May 2026 | 00:43:39 | |
Can I open a business card? How do I open them? How do I use them? These are all questions I get regularly, so today's episode talks all about the ins and outs of opening business cards and how they can fit into your credit card strategy! When you decide to open an Amex or Chase Ink Business card, use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on some gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + Whoop Referral & Discount Code + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 054 | How Free Is "Free"? | 01 May 2026 | 00:47:06 | |
When it comes to traveling the world on points and miles, we often refer to it as traveling for "free". But how free is it really? That's what we explore on today's episode! Plus an update on using the Chase Sapphire Reserve's Whoop credit for extending your membership or buying clothes, AND members stationed OCONUS keep getting their Lululemon purchases canceled for not being able to ship to APOs. But we might have just discovered a very easy workaround...stay tuned to find out. 🤩Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals, Whoop, shopping portals, + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 053 | The Big Whoop, OCONUS Tax Payments, & An Atmos Atrocity | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:49:25 | |
What's the big Whoop with WHOOP? I learned how to make tax payments with a credit card while stationed OCONUS and hit 3 welcome offers worth several thousands of dollars in the process. AND, I share a crazy story about some of the costs your Player 2 might face when you open credit cards for them... If you need a Whoop referral/discount code, mine's in the LinkTree below! Offer ends May 12. And don't forget, Amex Marriott limited time welcome offers end May 13! 🤩Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 052 | Travel Lessons Learned Living in Europe for 4 Years | 19 Apr 2026 | 00:55:32 | |
We've been stationed in Europe for 4 years now, and as we come to our last summer in Italy, I thought I'd share a random smattering of lessons we've learned along all our travels! Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🤩Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 051 | 0 to 10 Strategies Updated! | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:30:46 | |
I received some great feedback and new information from our awesome Military Miler community, so today I'm sharing the updated strategies as well as answering some listener questions and sharing some listener wins! 🙏🏽Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 050 | 5 Ways to Go from Zero to Ten Cards (AND Earn A MILLION Points in the Process!) | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:01:12 | |
My sister-in-law is joining the military and I've been developing the most optimal credit card strategy for her, whether she only does a 4 year enlistment or stays in for 20. In just 1-2 years, she'll be earning thousands of dollars in clothes, restaurants, concert tickets, free nights at luxury hotels, and flight benefits. Not to mention she'll earn a million points in the process. Now I'm sharing that plan with you, with a couple variations that might better suit people's lifestyles or values. If you want these plans in email form, shoot me an email below or DM me on Instagram! ---------- Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! Use our referral links below to support the show & get sweet discounts on the gear!👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these sweet benefits! | |||
| 049 | The most last minute trip we've ever planned, roadtripping with a newborn, & Delta Stays saves the day | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:47:27 | |
We left on an 8 day roadtrip with 2 kids and a newborn but didn't even book all the hotels before we left. And we still got $5,100 in premium hotels (and caves!) for only $265 out of pocket. And I discovered a super sweet hack for maximizing Delta Stays credits with the Amex Delta cards...listen to find out! Cards mentioned in today's episode:
Use our referral links to support the show (and get sweet discounts on travel gear!)👇 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 048 | Best Hotel Cards for Military Members | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:02:31 | |
There are several killer hotel cards that are worth having in your wallet, and for the next 1-2 months, these cards are out with INSANE welcome offers🤩 Stay tuned for which cards are my favorites, which ones you should consider, and how to strategize your credit card portfolio for the long term. And when you've decided which offers to jump on, I'd be grateful if you used my referral links below to support the show! But act quickly, the Hilton offers end 4/15/26 and the Amex Marriott offers end 5/13/26! You don't want to miss these incredible offers because they're worth thousands of dollars. Frequent Miler's Marriott Welcome Offer Guide: https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-complete-guide/ Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member, spouse, or a crusty supervisor who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 047 | 6 Ways to Increase Your Credit Card Spend without Increasing the Cost of Your Life | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:44:58 | |
There are so many regular expenses that you currently don't pay with a credit card that you COULD if you just knew how... Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 046 | Costco...the Ultimate Points & Miles Gold Mine with Dave Peterson | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:19:12 | |
Today we have a killer first-ever listener interview with long-time listener & Military Miler, Dave Peterson. Dave shares his unique situation being ADOS and how he falls under both MLA and SCRA benefits for ultimate credit card protections, and how his new job got him interested in points & miles. Less than 2 years later, Dave has opened dozens of cards, earned millions of points & miles, traveled to incredible places, and gotten his kids into the hobby as well. Dave also shares all about how Costco Gold has been a core part of his earnings strategy. All The Hacks Ep. 206: The Gold Market: Strategies for Investing and Reselling with Trey Benedict Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 045 | Flying Mom to the Colosseum, OCONUS Credit Cards Strategy, and the Second Mountain with Spencer Reese from Military Money Manual | 28 Feb 2026 | 01:55:21 | |
Special Collab Episode with Spencer Reese from the Military Money Manual! Spencer and I talk about living intentionally, pursuing financial independence in the military, and so much more... In nearly 2 hours, we barely even scratched the surface of what we planned to talk about. We'll be recording again soon. You can find Spencer at www.militarymoneymanual.com or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/militarymoneymanual. And check out his podcast Military Money Manual wherever you listen to podcasts. Disclaimer: since this episode was recorded, people have reported that they have stopped getting reimbursed for the Amex Airline Fee credit for United Travelbank purchases. We don’t know if that workaround is done for good or if this is a temporary pause. (2/28/26) 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 044 | How to Upgrade to Multiple Premium Credit Cards | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:53:14 | |
Step-by-Step instructions on how to upgrade your cards to get multiple ultra premium credit cards. You cannot upgrade your cards unless you follow these steps, so be sure to listen! Cards you can upgrade:
Helping military members maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 043 | Stacking Your New Amex Platinum and CSR benefits with Capital One Shopping | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:23:26 | |
When you use your new Platinum and Reserve credits like StubHub and Lululemon, you can earn HUNDREDS of dollars in cashback by simply going through a shopping portal first. Sign up with my Capital One Shopping Referral Link and earn $40 in cash back with your first purchase! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 042 | The Amex Platinum Strikes Back... | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:35:15 | |
Disclaimer--As of Feb 21, 2026, it appears that purchasing United Travel Bank is no longer triggering the airline incidental fee credit. It's possible reimbursements for folks who purchased Travel Bank after Feb 6 are simply taking a couple weeks longer than usual, but it's also possible this is no longer working. We'll post an update if TB comes back into play! Just when you thought things couldn't get better, Amex came out and blew us away with the changes to the Amex Platinum card. Don't sleep on these benefits, or you'll be missing out on thousands of dollars... Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card links + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 041 | The Chase Sapphire Reserve... A New Hope | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:37:11 | |
Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! Link for finding CSR restaurants eligible for the dining credit through Toast: http://csr-dining.edgerunners.cloud 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 040 | Part 2 - How we booked a $23,000 Europe Vacation on points | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:36:52 | |
We celebrated my sister-in-law's 30th birthday with a $23,000 world-class roadtrip through 7 countries — all for free. The story continues in today's episode. Be sure to check out Part 1 of this story in episode 39! Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest: https://www.hyatt.com/unbound-collection/en-US/budub-parisi-udvar-hotel Keight Hotel Opatija: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/zagopqq-keight-hotel-opatija/ 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 039 | Part 1 - How we booked a $23,000 Europe Vacation on points | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:10:19 | |
We celebrated my sister-in-law's 30th birthday with a $23,000 world-class roadtrip through 7 countries -- all for free. Find out how in today's episode! I better win "Best Brother-in-law" Award at our next family reunion...😤 The View Lugano: https://www.theviewlugano.com/ Edelweiss Lodge: https://www.edelweisslodgeandresort.com/ Park Hyatt Vienna: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/austria/park-hyatt-vienna/vieph 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 038 | Quick Update on Life, the World, and the Pod | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:06:37 | |
Sorry for being MIA for so long! Things have been a little chaotic in the world, and I've been...occupied...at work. But it looks like things are clearing up and I'll be back to publishing episodes regularly soon. Thank you for the patience! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 037 | Fuchsia Toilet Paper in Switzerland | 19 May 2025 | 00:18:48 | |
A top-end luxury hotel asked if we wanted fuchsia toilet paper in our room...so obviously we said yes. But stay tuned for why... 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 036 | LAST CALL! 100,000 point offer | Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Chase Sapphire Reserve | 06 May 2025 | 00:39:02 | |
9.5 times out of 10, we say "Open the Chase Sapphire Reserve!" This is the first time in 4 years that we're saying "Don't do that--open the Chase Sapphire Preferred INSTEAD!" Stay tuned to find out why. 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 035 | How Uncle Sam tried to stop me from earning Hyatt Globalist status | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:02:27 | |
Uncle Sam offered me a path to earn Hyatt Globalist last year, then did everything he could to prevent it from happening. Enjoy this rocky adventure of earning 60 elite night credits and the lessons learned along the way, and maybe it'll save you some trouble in the future😎 Rising Tribe Podcast: https://tr.ee/Y3SsPi Spartan Trifecta World Championship Debrief Day 1: https://tr.ee/NsXmSG Spartan Trifecta World Championship Debrief Day 2: https://tr.ee/2BnoMK Spartan Trifecta World Championship Debrief Day 3: https://tr.ee/GF8lIQ 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 034 | What should I do with my credit cards when I leave the military? | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:57:08 | |
If you're getting ready to separate, retire, or join the Guard or Reserve, you need to know what steps to take with your credit card rewards portfolio before and after you leave active duty. This episode covers it all! For the list of hotels that are eligible for the $400/year Hilton Aspire Resort Credit: https://www.hilton.com/en/p/hilton-honors/resort-credit-eligible-hotels/ 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 033 | Credit Card Application Rules and Why You Need to Know Them | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:27:05 | |
There are secret and some not-so-secret rules that determine whether or not you can open a credit card with each of the major banks. If you know these rules, you can become an unstoppable points-earning monster! Frequent Miler's Guide to understanding the super confusing Marriott Welcome Offer Eligibility Enigma: https://frequentmiler.com/marriott-bonvoy-complete-guide/ 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 032 | Southern Italy Road Trip | When to use points, free night certificates, cash, or travel portals | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:44:25 | |
When should I book with points, free night certificates, or go for paid stays? And when should I use Delta Stays, the Chase travel portal, or Amex FHR credits? In today's episode, I share how we booked a family road trip through southern Italy, and explain the decision-making process behind each hotel booking method. 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 031 | Don't Sleep on the Delta Stays Credits...or Do? | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:28:42 | |
We dive into the often-overlooked-but-super-valuable hotel credit that comes with nearly every Amex Delta card - Delta Stays! This credit is worth $100-$250 per Delta card every year. You won't want to sleep on this hotel credit...or maybe, you will? 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 030 | Should I Get Multiple Chase Sapphire Reserves or Ritz-Carlton Cards? | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:24:38 | |
Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! We address a listener's question today-- should he prioritize opening multiple Chase Sapphire Reserves or Chase Ritz Carlton cards? The Ritz card has more benefits, but the Reserve is easier to use... Today, I'll explain the benefits and drawbacks of both cards, the processes of upgrading to these cards, and coin the titles "Chase Freedom Upgrade Path" and "Ritz-Carlton Upgrade Path" because...well, because I can😌 Marriott's Confusing Welcome Offer Matrix 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: tusi@militarymiler.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 029 | Unlocking the Southwest Companion Pass for Military Members | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:28:56 | |
Today's show is all about THE single best airline companion pass in the industry—the Southwest Companion Pass! Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 028 | 3 Points & miles things you need to do at the start of the new year | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:29:56 | |
3 crucial points and miles tasks to tackle at the start of the new year, including an essential January-only tip. Learn how to update your Amex Platinum card, activate 5% cash back categories, and effectively use quarterly and semi-annual credits. Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 027 | Stacking Holiday Deals, Cashback Portals, and Credit Card Offers for MASSIVE Savings | 28 Dec 2024 | 00:33:14 | |
Everyone loves a good deal, but with credit card rewards and cash back portals, a good deal is only the starting point. Today, we cover how to stack your holiday deals with cash back rewards and credit card offers to get MASSIVE savings on your holiday shopping. And some of these deals are only available for military members. Stay tuned to find out how! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 026 | The Chase Freedom Upgrade Path (to getting multiple Chase Sapphire Reserves!) | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:32:28 | |
You can have more than one Chase Sapphire Reserve, but only if you're military and you know these 3 rules. Welcome to the Chase Freedom Upgrade Path😎 Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 025 | Spartan Trifecta World Championships...on points | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:28:00 | |
I ran 50k of Spartan Races in Sparta, Greece, and paid for it in points, miles, and over 38,000 burpees. Room upgrades, free breakfasts, ancient ruins, and blistered hands, all in today's episode. Enjoy! Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 024 | Best 3-Card Combo for military members: The Chase Ultimate Rewards Trifecta | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:29:55 | |
Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 023 | Make the most of your Amex referral offers | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:19:11 | |
Learn how to reset your Amex referral offers and how to maximize those offers in today's show! Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 022 | How an emergency fund can supercharge your points and miles strategy | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:19:37 | |
Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||
| 021 | Chase 5/24 Rule for Military Members | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:16:29 | |
Welcome to the Military Miler—a show dedicated to teaching military members how to maximize their credit card benefits & travel rewards so they can live the life of their dreams! 🔗 Credit card referrals + gear I use daily: linktr.ee/militarymiler 🤙IG: @military_miler 📽️YouTube: @MilitaryMiler 📝Blog: www.militarytravelrewards.com ✉️Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com 👋If you learned something today, be sure to follow the podcast and send it to another military member or spouse who’s missing out on these benefits! | |||