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What makes cruising so different?
I often say that there are 3 types of people, those who love cruising, those who hate cruising and those who haven’t gone on one yet. It’s such a unique experience because you cannot compare it to anything...
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Should you add P2 as an authorized user?
I see this question a lot and I’m not sure I understand the reason why people ask it. When it comes to travel hacking, you should have a reason for doing something. If you don’t have a reason, don’t do...
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The Chase 5/24 Rule Explained
One of the most important rules in travel hacking is the Chase 5/24 rule. Chase credit cards are the cornerstone of travel hacking so if they have any rules that can impact your travel hacking journey,...
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The Chase Trifecta in 2 player mode
You might think that in 2 player mode you’ll just both be doing the Chase Trifecta at the same time but that would not be the smartest way to handle things. The best part about 2 player mode is referral...
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Travel hacking in two player mode
Two player mode involves working with someone you are close with (almost always a spouse or partner) to double the rewards that you get from credit card bonuses. With referral bonuses, you can actually...
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Free $40 with Rakuten through May 15th
Rakuten is a great way to save money on travel and other expenses but there’s now a one week sale that makes this even better. Through May 15th you can now get $40 for signing up with Rakuten and...
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Recapping where you should be when you complete the Chase Trifecta
So if you’ve done everything right, after one year your miles should look like this (I made some basic assumptions): Chase Freedom Unlimited Sign up bonus: 20,000 points $3000 spend at an average...