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How to put spend on your credit card without actually spending any money
There’s a term in travel hacking called “Manufactured Spending” or MS. I do not suggest that you get involved in manufactured spending for the most part as this is a very, very advanced...
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How Travel Hackers Use Airline Credit Cards
I cringe when people tell me that they are into points and miles too because they use an airline credit card and they’ve earned a lot of miles. I really can’t fault these people though because...
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What to consider with a fly then drive road trip
Who doesn’t love a good road trip? Road trips are so popular that there’s a large Facebook group that has hundreds of thousands of people called See the USA via Road Trips. It’s one...
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Optimize your everyday spending for travel hacking success
You’ve completed the Chase Trifecta and you’re starting to get a handle on all of this. However, you have to optimize your everyday spending to make sure that every dollar you spending is getting you the...
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How to maximize your Chase Freedom Flex Bonuses
On the surface, the Chase Freedom Flex credit card might seem easy to use but it does take a little extra work. It gets 3x for dining, just like the Sapphires and it gets 3x at pharmacies just like the...
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How to use Gift Cards for 5x with the Chase Ink Business Cash Credt Card
Not everyone can always be working on a sign up bonus (SUB) so when you’re just trying to get the most out of your spend, absolutely nothing beats earning 5x on anything and everything with gift...
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How to avoid travel chaos
The summer of 2022 saw all sorts of travel chaos and it looks like the summer of 2023 is going to be the same way. There’s still staffing issues and even more people are traveling now. No matter...