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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...
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Understanding velocity with the Chase Trifecta
Velocity refers to how quickly you are opening cards. Each time you open a card, your credit score will go down a little. It will go back up over time. However, if you were to apply for several cards in...
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The Chase Freedom Flex Card
This card is certainly interesting but it’s a little more involved than the other two so we usually tell people to get this card last (if at all). At only 1x for non-bonus spend, it’s not a good everyday...
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The Chase Sapphire cards – how to choose which one is right for you
There’s a lot to discuss here but as always, we’ll try to keep it simple but you’re gonna have to make a big decision. You definitely need a Chase Sapphire card but you have to decide which one you are...
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The Chase Freedom Unlimited Card
I really like this card for beginners because it’s very easy to understand. It’s also a great everyday use card if you are not working on a sign up bonus and there’s no bonus category for what you’re purchasing....