credit cards
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Manufactured Spending: The Beautiful Art of Stacking
Manufactured Spending(MS for short), is my primary method of generating tens of thousands of points each year. This method can sometimes be tedious, but when I take a nice trip with Jen, it all feels worth it. A sub-segment of MS that I utilized emphasizes the important art of extreme deal stacking. This means double…
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Manufactured Spending: Is there Anything Left after 2022?
Manufactured spending is an art and the process of artificially spending with credit cards to generate miles and points. This creates tremendous value and this post will cover what still works in 2022 and beyond. Why I Manufactured Spend? Before we get into the weeds of what methods still work, let’s recap on why I…
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Last Chance: Chase Sapphire Reserve 80,000 Signup Bonus (Ends 11/30/2022)
Chase’s luxury credit card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is currently offering an elevated signup bonus of 80,000 points after $4,000 of spend in the first three months. This card carries a hefty annual fee of $550 but also comes with a slew of benefits. One of these is a $300 annual travel credit which effectively…
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Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: Everything You Need To Know
The Chase Sapphire Preferred has long been a staple in the world of miles and points. This Chase Points earnings card is the gold standard of mid tier travel credit cards and comes with a $95 annual fee. I got this card last year when Chase was offering an increased sign up bonus of 100,000…
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Credit Card Review: The Hilton Honors American Express Business
American Express Hilton Honors Business Credit Card full review! An intriguing option with plenty of ways to get outsized value.
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Do this and Not That: Travel Credit Card Edition
Travel credit cards are becoming the stable to everyone’s wallet’s. Whether its a premium credit card( card with high annual fees) or a fee-free credit card, here are some of the Dos and Don’ts of travel credit cards. Don’t Waste Your Perks, Do Use TSA Pre/Global Entry Fee Reimbursement A variety of cards with annual…