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The Fly Free MD Podcast is a physician's guide to points & miles. Turn your everyday spending into free flights & hotel stays.

Ep 34: Tis the Companion Pass Season! Would you like a friend or family member to fly free with you for the next 2 years? If so, now is your chance! Full episode: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6Cc49w…


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Suddenly, I have a desire to plan a trip to Alaska. (via @supercarblondie)


Ep 32: Keeper Cards- Chase Ultimate Reward & Hotel Edition Which cards are worth keeping year to year? Bonus: the ultimate secret chase keeper card! Full episode: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/30y2PM…


Ep 31: AmEx Platinum Changes & Loopholes In this episode, I review some negative changes recently implemented making it harder to get the Platinum cards & some strategies to get around them. Full show: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5PEVlH…


So proud of my amazing wife who completed her 4th Ironman and qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Kona!

FlyFreeMD's tweet image. So proud of my amazing wife who completed her 4th Ironman and qualified for the Ironman World Championship in Kona!

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Because they spent over a decade to learn. Because they made $12/hour for years (as physicians). Because they put their training ahead of many valuable life goals. Because they’re on call throughout their working years. Because they advocate for us. Because they save lives.

olsonplanner's tweet image. Because they spent over a decade to learn.

Because they made $12/hour for years (as physicians).

Because they put their training ahead of many valuable life goals.

Because they’re on call throughout their working years.

Because they advocate for us.

Because they save lives.

Our best Hyatt Globalist upgrade yet!

FlyFreeMD's tweet image. Our best Hyatt Globalist upgrade yet!

Hyatt’s website and app has been down at least 5 hours now. My Hyatt Concierge confirms it is a system wide issue. Advises to check every hour or so. First airlines failures, now Hyatt…rough summer travel season so far!


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As I pulled my resident aside after a tough day doing regional anesthesia, I asked the same first question I always ask when I have clinical competency concerns, “How are things at home?” Most of the time the answer is “fine.” This time the answer was “I have cancer.” 1/


Ep 28: Hilton's Big Bonuses Aspire, Business, Surpass, & Honors Cards with elevated sign up bonuses giving both points & free night certificates. 30-90% cash back equivalent on your initial spending! Full episode: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/72EtwV…


How not to do credit card sign up bonuses:

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You know you’ve made it when Dave blocks you for pointing out 3 things he gets wrong: 1. Actively managed funds lose to passive index funds >90% of time 2. Planning on 13% returns isn’t smart 3. PSLF exists. Don’t eat Ramen to pay off debt that will be forgiven #FinTwit

TPP_MD's tweet image. You know you’ve made it when Dave blocks you for pointing out 3 things he gets wrong:

1. Actively managed funds lose to passive index funds >90% of time

2. Planning on 13% returns isn’t smart

3. PSLF exists. Don’t eat Ramen to pay off debt that will be forgiven

#FinTwit

Ep 25 Bank Bonus Opportunities & Misses How did I recently miss out on $2,000 worth of potential bank bonuses & tips to avoid misses in the future. Full show Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5qC0wI…


A little financial literacy during ICU resident teaching time today.

FlyFreeMD's tweet image. A little financial literacy during ICU resident teaching time today.

Pizza night!

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Ep 23: Getting Your 4th or 5th Night Free If you are paying with points, Marriott, Hilton, & IHG will give you your 4th or 5th night free! What if you don't have enough points? Check the show for tips! Full show: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2PfXKG…


Recording financial education modules for the medical school. As a podcaster, I’m a bit jealous of this recording booth!

FlyFreeMD's tweet image. Recording financial education modules for the medical school. As a podcaster, I’m a bit jealous of this recording booth!

Thank you @HyattCentricTW for being such great hosts for @IRONMANtri Texas athletes!

FlyFreeMD's tweet image. Thank you @HyattCentricTW for being such great hosts for @IRONMANtri Texas athletes!

Yikes. Its getting a bit harder to trust Southwest...how many times will I say "Glad I'm not flying SW this week" before I just stop flying them? Ground stop has been lifted, but remains in effect for those flying to/from Dallas. cnn.com/travel/article…

cnn.com

Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights are delayed after FAA lifts nationwide ground stop | CNN

Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights were delayed after technical issues that prompted the airline to temporarily halt its operations on Tuesday morning.


Tomahawk ribeye

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