
Points, Ed’s Way
I’m Ed. I’m close to retirement and figuring out what this next chapter looks like, one hobby and adventure at a time. The adventures include traveling using points and card benefits. The hobbies include hiking, trail maintenance and now blogging. I’ll share my experiences around these and whatever else fills the calendar once the workday doesn’t.
I hope that you find my posts helpful.
Latest Posts
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Hyatt Free Night Certificates: Why the Game Is Harder Than It Looks
Hyatt free night certificates sound simple, but category limits, award availability, and expiration dates can trip you up. Here is…
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How I Got Hooked on World of Hyatt
Do you need a strategy to start earning hotel points? I didn’t have one. I was after free breakfast, and…
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What Building My Wallet Actually Taught Me About Annual Fees
I believed an annual fee was a toll I paid just to keep a card in my wallet. It took…
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The Bilt Palladium: Earn 3x on Everything, Up to a Point
When Bilt launched its new card lineup in early 2026, the reaction in the points and miles world was skeptical…
