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Credit Card BS Podcast
A Stanford student and a UC Berkeley graduate share everything you need to know about the world of Credit Card Points and Luxury Travel. UC Berkeley graduate Shaun Lane created and taught the world's first and only univeristy level for-credit course on Credit Card Rewards. Stanford Student Sherwin Lai has amassed millions of credit card points and has taken vacations all over the world nearly for free. If you listen to this podcast, you will find yourself traveling to the world's best destinations for cheaper than you could possibly imagine.
Episodes
156 episodes
FAKE 5-Star Hotels?! ("Points Farms")
"Points farms" are hotel properties that charge way higher prices than can be justified by their service and quality but are able to get away with it because of how many people stay there on points. We discuss this phenomenon, how the economics...
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Guide to Confirmable Suite Upgrades (Hyatt vs. Marriott vs. IHG vs. Hilton)
We break down how hotel Confirmable Suite Upgrade awards work at each of the major chain programs: Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton. We discuss key similarities and differences among as well as the relative pros and cons of the programs. And so...
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17:31
Should You Get the Amex Business Gold?
We discuss the details and benefits of the Amex Business Gold card and whether it's worth getting. It turns out its value proposition is geared toward a very specific type of customer.
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6:17
Hyatt's Massive Devaluation
We analyze Hyatt's recently announced changes to their award chart taking effect in May 2026.
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15:08
Hotel Club Lounges: Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt Comparison
Credit card YouTubers love to discuss airport lounges, but what about hotel lounges? We tell you all about how to get access to these lounges and whether they're even worth it.
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13:08
Chase & Capital One Airport Lounges (Full Guide)
For the longest time, the only major airport lounge networks you could get access to with credit cards were Priority Pass and Amex Centurion Lounges. That's changing. Chase and Capital One are opening their own bespoke airport lounges throughou...
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7:27
Hyatt New Premium Card? Explorist Status with CSR?
A recent press release from Chase and Hyatt announced that "Hyatt plans to expand its card portfolio" and "Explorist status will be added as a benefit for top spending" Sapphire Reserve cardholders. We offer our predictions on a potential new p...
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11:29
The Chase Ink Train Has Crashed
We mourn the death of what was once the easiest way to amass tons of credit card points. We explain the new bonus eligibility restrictions Chase has imposed on the Ink cards, their new popup algorithm, and what this means for your credit card s...
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11:45
Las Vegas Credit Card HACKS (2026 Edition)
Since many things have changed since our last video, it's time for a refreshed episode on one of our favorite places to hack: Las Vegas. Even if you're not a gambler, there are plenty of tricks to maximize value with credit cards. We spill all ...
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37:53
Travel Portals Are Stupid.
So many credit cards offer great multipliers for booking travel through their portal. But the problem is you are almost always worse off booking your travel through a travel portal rather than directly with the provider. We explain the reasons ...
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14:31
The "Secret" Ritz-Carlton Credit Card
With more and more premium credit cards becoming annoying coupon books, the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card is more important than ever. Although no longer available to new applicants, there is still a "secret" pathway to getting the card. We talk abo...
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16:21
Is the Southwest Debit Card worth getting?
Rewards debit cards are unusual. Southwest has released a very interesting debit card. It lets you earn Southwest points on debit card purchases and comes with some other unique benefits. We discuss whether the card is worth considering.
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7:10
What's Going on With Emirates? (Transfer Devaluation)
Something strange has been going on with Emirates as a transfer partner. Some banks have downgraded its transfer ratio, while another has discontinued it altogether. We investigate why this might be happening and whether this is a sign of bad t...
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7:59
Credit Card "Family Rules": Order to Get Bonuses (Capital One UPDATE)
Some credit card issuers have what are called "family rules": a strict order in which you must open a series of cards to be eligible for their sign-up bonuses. We break down American Express's rules and Capital One's NEW rules so that you don't...
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8:38
NEW Citi AAdvantage Globe Card: Peak or Mid?
We break down Citi's new mid-tier AA card, the AAdvantage Globe. Are the benefits worth the $350 annual fee, and who should be getting it?
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11:27
Coinbase Credit Card: Worth it?
The new Coinbase Credit Card advertises itself as giving up to 4% cash back, but what's the catch? We run through its details and give you our honest take.
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8:01
The BILT 2.0 Transition
BILT is severing ties with Wells Fargo and will be launching a new lineup of cards with annual fees of $0, $95, and $495 issued by Cardless in February. We explain the details of the transition, offer our predictions, and break down what this m...
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9:20
Revolut Ultra: Sleeper Premium Card?
We discuss the premium Revolut Ultra offering from the UK—its high monthly fee and quirky benefits. Has it been slept on, or do the benefits put us to sleep?
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9:19
New Credit Card Issuer? Cardless Explained
Cardless is a new issuer that is quickly gaining popularity. What are the interesting things have done, and are any of their cards worth getting?
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11:52
Chase The Edit & Hotel Credit CHANGES
Chase is feeling the heat from the Amex Platinum refresh! We discuss two changes Chase is making to its hotel credit and whether they're enough to keep the Sapphire Reserve competitive.
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11:23
The Wacky Premium Credit Card You've Never Heard Of (Citizens Summit Reserve World Elite Mastercard)
More likely than not, you've never heard of Citizens Bank. And you definitely didn't know they had a premium credit card. But is it any good? We break down this very strange card.
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17:29
Beware of Checkout Credit Card Marketing & Offers
If you're enticed by a credit card offer when checking out for a flight or hotel online or at a store in person, stop and watch this video. It's a trap.
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