Has any P&M blogger laid it all on the table?
Jul 12, 2014, 3:12 am
#33
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Try $200 - $250k.
About 18 - 24 months ago, one points blogger wrote how much quarterly income tax he paid using his credit card. I thought he was an idiot for writing that. Based on that number, a conservative estimate of $250,000 annually was estimated. Now I'm no accountant, but I was pointed in the right direction.
Let's face it. Not everyone can quit their job and become a blogger.
About 18 - 24 months ago, one points blogger wrote how much quarterly income tax he paid using his credit card. I thought he was an idiot for writing that. Based on that number, a conservative estimate of $250,000 annually was estimated. Now I'm no accountant, but I was pointed in the right direction.
Let's face it. Not everyone can quit their job and become a blogger.
Now it all makes sense. They do have the $$$ to do all of these things/activities, especially as ONE PERSON with all the time in the world (vs. us having families to buy tickets or difficulty finding 4 award seats), ha ha
Jul 12, 2014, 4:25 am
#34
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The 'internet celebrity' thing is odd.
I went to an Amex event recently, one which I had NOT publicised on my site.
3 different people came up to introduce themselves to me. This is despite the fact that my photo is never on the site and is only on Google Plus and LinkekdIn (and did not appear in search results either since Christmas).
The guy sitting behind me on an flight from Dubai at Easter also introduced himself to me.
Gary and Brian, both people who are easier to recognise than me, must get spotted every time they travel.
I went to an Amex event recently, one which I had NOT publicised on my site.
3 different people came up to introduce themselves to me. This is despite the fact that my photo is never on the site and is only on Google Plus and LinkekdIn (and did not appear in search results either since Christmas).
The guy sitting behind me on an flight from Dubai at Easter also introduced himself to me.
Gary and Brian, both people who are easier to recognise than me, must get spotted every time they travel.
Jul 12, 2014, 10:20 am
#35
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The real mystery to me is still how bloggers like Ben or Gary, who, unlike milesmuncher, appear to do little revenue travel (at least that they write about) achieve elite status.
Gary might have lifetime elite...but that would be on UA which he no longer flies...and airlines tend to only match a status once. No way Ben has lifetime on anything yet...?
Gary might have lifetime elite...but that would be on UA which he no longer flies...and airlines tend to only match a status once. No way Ben has lifetime on anything yet...?
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...tus-this-year/
I think he also did multiple back to back trips to South America to earn his AS status.
As for his multiple LH F tickets, I believe they are redemptions either with Lifemiles or Aeroplan Miles. I know Ben prefers mileage currencies that have multiple partners (Chase Ultimate Rewards, Starpoints, Membership Rewards) to hedge against devaluation. The ironic thing is that both Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards can be earned quite quickly if you are savvy enough with maximizing their earning potential through the category bonuses, which Ben has openly written about many times.
Last edited by kluau88; Jul 12, 2014 at 10:28 am
Jul 12, 2014, 11:12 am
#36
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kokonutz, Ben posted this on his blog earlier this year on how he plans to achieve elite status.
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...tus-this-year/
I think he also did multiple back to back trips to South America to earn his AS status.
As for his multiple LH F tickets, I believe they are redemptions either with Lifemiles or Aeroplan Miles. I know Ben prefers mileage currencies that have multiple partners (Chase Ultimate Rewards, Starpoints, Membership Rewards) to hedge against devaluation. The ironic thing is that both Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards can be earned quite quickly if you are savvy enough with maximizing their earning potential through the category bonuses, which Ben has openly written about many times.
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.c...tus-this-year/
I think he also did multiple back to back trips to South America to earn his AS status.
As for his multiple LH F tickets, I believe they are redemptions either with Lifemiles or Aeroplan Miles. I know Ben prefers mileage currencies that have multiple partners (Chase Ultimate Rewards, Starpoints, Membership Rewards) to hedge against devaluation. The ironic thing is that both Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards can be earned quite quickly if you are savvy enough with maximizing their earning potential through the category bonuses, which Ben has openly written about many times.
Jul 12, 2014, 11:37 am
#38
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Jul 13, 2014, 8:55 pm
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Jul 14, 2014, 7:28 am
#41
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I'd like to read it. Please promote your direct link!
Jul 14, 2014, 8:33 am
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Jul 14, 2014, 9:15 am
#43
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Jul 14, 2014, 10:15 am
#44
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I was in Vegas with another FlyerTalker this weekend and we were debating whether bloggers were truly making well into the six figures. I thought so. He thought the numbers were exaggerated.
I think I win! (Well, i KNOW I won because I bet on NED and hit a royal flush bonus playing pai gow poker
^).
Jul 14, 2014, 11:31 am
#45
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Turns out I already read that - I linked to you last night. I believe the hyperlink text was specifically on stashing the CSP card in your underwear. (#nocontext)