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Helping military members and families travel the world for free using points and miles! From annual fee waivers on premium credit cards to free nights and free flights, Tusi talks about all the tips, tricks, and best kept secrets in credit card rewards. Learn how you and your family can travel more often and more comfortably thanks to points and miles—and save thousands of dollars!
This show is brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com. Hosted by Jared "Tusi" Mataitusi, an Aircraft Maintenance Officer in the USAF. Tusi is a husband, girl dad, die-hard optimizer, and credit card reward enthusiast. IG: @military_miler Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com
This show is brought to you by www.militarytravelrewards.com. Hosted by Jared "Tusi" Mataitusi, an Aircraft Maintenance Officer in the USAF. Tusi is a husband, girl dad, die-hard optimizer, and credit card reward enthusiast. IG: @military_miler Email: podcast@militarytravelrewards.com
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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 BenedictWelcome 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!
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!
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:Amex Green and Amex Gold to another Amex PlatinumHilton Honors and Hilton Surpasses to Hilton AspiresDelta Gold and Delta Platinums to Delta ReservesChase Freedom cards to Chase Sapphire ReservesChase Marriott cards to Ritz-Carlton cardsHelping 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!
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!
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!
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!
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-hotelKeight 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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/Y3SsPiSpartan Trifecta World Championship Debrief Day 1: https://tr.ee/NsXmSGSpartan Trifecta World Championship Debrief Day 2: https://tr.ee/2BnoMKSpartan 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!
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!
In today's episode, we delve into the rules governing how many and how often you can open credit cards with major issuers and banks, tailored for military members and their families. 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!
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: 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!
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: 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!
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 MatrixRitz Card Reddit ForumFM Ritz Annual Travel Credit🔗 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!
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!
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!
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!
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