The Daily Drop Podcast

Oct 03 2024 48 ep. 31 mins 66
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Daily Drop is a newsletter that teaches you how to earn and redeem miles and points in under 5 minutes a day (witty commentary, gifs and memes included 😉). Join Mike and Megan for The Daily Drop Podcast to extend the conversation that earns you free(ish) travel. Expanding some of your favorite miles and points topics, answering your questions... and we promise to not skip on the witty commentary.

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5 Ways to Save on Stays Without Using Points

Oct 03 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of the Daily Drop podcast, Megan shares 5 effective strategies for saving money and points on accommodations during long-term travel. Using her recent Europe adventure as an example. Just like you have a cash budget, you might find yourself with a points budget too! From being strategic with credit card benefits to newly dubbed “hotel positioning”. Each tip is d

Redemption Spotlight: Traveling To The UK with Miles and Points

Sep 25 2024 44 mins  
**CORRECTION ON THE ROSEATE HOTEL NOT SMALL LUXURY HOTELS - IT’S MR. & MRS. SMITH** This week join Megan for a redemption spotlight on traveling to (and from) the UK. We'll cover routes to keep in mind, all things taxes and fees, if there's any way to avoid UK taxes and fees, best redemption spots for flights and hotels. Mistakes episode (about companion seats): https://podca

How I Justify The Gold Card Annual Fee

Sep 19 2024 17 mins  
Join us this week for Mike’s take on justifying the annual fee on the Gold Card. He’ll share his thoughts on some of the newly released benefits. Plus breakdown how to make sense of an annual fee! Our take on the card here: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards/american-express-gold-card Keep Up With Daily Drop: Read the newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com Join the Lounge: h

ThankYou Points Deep Dive

Sep 11 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, Megan discusses the ThankYou points currency used by Citi branded cards. She shares the cards that you can earn ThankYou points on, including if cash back cards can help you earn travel, notable rules, 2 player mode, and more.Written Guide on Citi: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/daily-drop-s-guide-to-citi-thankyou-r-rewards Keep Up With Daily Drop: Read the newsle

The Secret Credit Card That Nobody Can Apply For, But Anyone Can Get

Sep 05 2024 14 mins  
In this episode, Mike lets you in on a secret Marriott credit card 👀 Which is 🥁 The Ritz-Carlton credit card from Chase.He explains how you can get this card, the Marriott benefits it comes with, and how to justifying this taking up space in your wallet. Keep Up With Daily Drop: Read the newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com Join the Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/da

Maximizing Delta SkyMiles: Tips and Strategies

Aug 21 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Megan provides an overview of the Delta SkyMiles program and shares tips on how to maximize Delta miles. She discusses the reasons why people criticize Delta and highlights the benefits of flying with Delta.*correction* transferring Delta miles from Amex is 0.0006 Check out Delta cards here: https://www.dailydrop.com/ranked-credit-cards/delta-airlines-cards Written

Why Everybody Should Be Using Aeroplan

Aug 15 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Mike discusses why everyone should be using Air Canada Aeroplan points to travel. He highlights the value of Aeroplan even for US residents who don't travel to Canada or fly on Air Canada. Keep Up With Daily Drop: Read the newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com Join the Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge Check out our top cards: https://dailydro

Opportunity cost and the case for cashback

Aug 07 2024 17 mins  
In this episode, Mike discusses the concept of opportunity cost in points and miles and makes a case for cash back over points. He explores various examples to illustrate the opportunity cost of earning points and emphasizes the importance of understanding the true cost of using points. Keep Up With Daily Drop: Read the newsletter: https://www.dailydrop.com Join the Lounge: https:/

Venture Miles Deep Dive

Jul 31 2024 29 mins  
*One clarification I didn’t make super clear in the episode - the Spark cards earn Spark miles but you can combine Spark and Venture miles into one accountVenture Card: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-cardIn this episode, Megan dives deep into Capital One's Venture Miles program. She discusses the different cards that earn Venture Miles,

Card insurance, is it enough for emergencies?

Jun 14 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, Mike shares his personal experience with travel insurance and how it saved him thousands of dollars when he had to undergo surgery while traveling. He explains the differences between medical insurance and trip-related insurance. He also mentions the limitations of insurance coverage based on what you’re paying for on the card and the need for supplemental insura