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How Inflation Is Quietly Eating Your Credit Card Rewards Points
Do airline miles, cash back, and hotel points actually keep up with inflation? Lucas and Luna dig into the purchasing power of credit card rewards in a 5 percent CPI world. With the July CPI at 332.8 and the core reading up again, they break down how devaluation, shifting award charts, and issuer cutbacks quietly erode the value of your points. They compare the real redemption math for a typical domestic flight and a $50 statement credit, and ask whether churning is still worth the annual fees. If you've ever wondered whether your points are secretly losing value, this episode offers a…
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