Bilt is changing again for 2027, and figuring out what to do shouldn't be this complicated. This week we break down the decision to keep Bilt's current benefits, why we're leaning toward keeping Bilt Cash and how the options could affect your rent, mortgage and hotel rewards. We also discuss the coming Amex Platinum hotel-credit changes and why we're getting more frustrated with the work it takes to use these benefits.

Mark is also switching his family to Mint Mobile, which means untangling all those streaming subscriptions that came with his old phone plan. We talk through his new setup, making better use of credits and why Black Friday might be worth waiting for. Plus, Airbnb checkout chores, how we would simplify Bilt and an update on Mark's missing $400 Speedway gift-card balance. A replacement has been approved, but there are still plenty of unanswered questions.

Episode Guide:

  • 00:00 Welcome to MTM Travel 
  • 00:40 Amex Platinum hotel-credit frustrations
  • 03:19 Airbnb cleaning fees and checkout chores 06:13 Bilt's 2027 program changes
  • 07:13 Bilt Cash changes and keeping current benefits
  • 09:34 Which Bilt benefits would we choose?
  • 12:06 Why Bilt is so complicated and how we'd fix it
  • 15:41 Bilt redemptions and ideas for better spending rewards
  • 18:23 Switching phone plans and saving money
  • 20:40 Reworking streaming subscriptions and credits
  • 22:32 Are all these streaming services worth it? 
  • 25:46 Black Friday streaming deals and Walmart+
  • 26:43 Mark's $400 Speedway gift-card update
  • 27:59 Gift-card security and holding unused balances
  • 31:01 Final thoughts

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