Frequent Miler on the Air · Monday, August 10, 2026
Greg discusses his shift from meticulously planning credit card applications to seizing exciting new offers as they arise. He notes that while early in his points and miles journey, planning was crucial (e.g., staying under 5/24), now with a large points balance, he prioritizes jumping on attractive opportunities.
“Yeah, uh, I'm a bad person to answer this one because I haven't really pre-planned card applications in a long time. I've, for quite a while, I've just been, you know, hitting the exciting new offers when when they come out.”
“I think that when you're in the first few years of of signing up for cards and really into it, it makes a lot of sense to plan carefully. But, um, you know, when you're further along and already have, like, lots more points than you know what to do with, I think just waiting for those really good opportunities and jumping, jumping on them when you can is, is how I do it.”