Weekly Points: When To Buy Points, How To Meet Minimum Spend, Discounted Hyatt Gift Cards and More!

5/24? What Now?:  The majority of us in this hobby know what 5/24 means and it could derail our point earning strategy.  If you’re at or over 5/24, here are some ideas for you.

When To Buy Points:  You often see offers to buy points,but it can get difficult to recognize a good deal.  Here’s a great guide to know what a good price is when buying certain points and miles.

Marriott’s Meeting Program Axed:  If there’s one thing that people in this hobby are good at, it’s finding loopholes.  Many used to book meetings at Marriott properties to earn 10 elite nights a year. This would give you a huge boost towards earning status.  Well, no more!

How To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements:  Meeting the minimum spending requirements to earn bonus points on credit cards can be tough.  Of course you don’t want to fall into debt, so how can you meet the requirements?

Buy Hyatt Gift Cards For 10% Off:  If you’re looking to pay cash for some Hyatt stays, you may consider buying these discounted gift cards to save some cash.  Of course, crunch the numbers to see if it makes sense to you as opposed to using another credit card.

$100 A Day Challenge:  I thought this was a pretty cool challenge.  Of course when you’re on vacation, you don’t want to totally deprive yourself, however if you are on a budget, it’s possible to enjoy yourself without breaking the bank.

Discounted Awards To Hawaii:  You can currently find award seats in first class to Hawaii for as low as 28K miles on American Airlines.  I’m sure this won’t last so act fast if you’ve been planning your trip to paradise.

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