Author: maptraveler13
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Is the American Express Platinum Card $695 Annual Fee Worth It? Find Out!
A high end card packed with benefits Everyone knows this card. It has clout, cache, swagger. It’s made of metal. Clunk it down on the counter and watch the clerk stare at it. Then lift it up and comment on how heavy it is. But is it worth its weight in fees? Let’s break it…
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Capital One Venture Card: Earn 75,000 Points and $250 Travel Credit
Fantastic new sign up bonus! Act now! As of this moment, the welcome offer for this card is one of the best I’ve seen. For a low annual fee, $95, you can get a good stash of flexible points to get the ball rolling on the CapOne playing field. Let’s take a closer look at…
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Chase Ink Business Preferred
An excellent option for Small Businesses-or your side hustle! You have a blog, or you’re an Influencer, or maybe your have an Etsy store. Any of those would qualify as a business. And all that spend you put on Facebook or Inst promotions, should be earning you a stash of travel points. You could be…
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Retention Offers and Product Changes
And the importance of HUCA We talked quite a bit about this in a previous podcast episode, but I want to reiterate what an integral part this piece plays in your efforts to amass travel miles and points. First, the retention offer-when your annual fee hits and you are not sure you want to keep…
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Unlock New Travel Opportunities with CapitalOne Points
It’s time to branch out! Often times people get stuck in a credit card rut. They are focused on earning a specific type of travel “currency” and they forget that diversifying can open new travel doors. That’s where CapitalOne comes in. They offer a flexible points currency that can be used to transfer to several…
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Unlock Free Nights & Elite Status with Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex
Great sign up bonus-FIVE Free Night Awards! Act now! As I’ve said before, most people have a side hustle that would qualify them for a business credit card. You may not realize it, but selling on eBay, Etsy, the Marketplace, repairing cars for others, or any other income related hobby can open the door to…
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Creative Ways to Meet Credit Card Spending Requirements
A few ideas to help you get the bonus You have your shiny new card and you are excited to get the stack of miles or points for signing up. You realize you have only a few months and the panic sets in. Where to begin? Ordering from DoorDash a few times isn’t going to…
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Tranquil Vermont Getaway at Kimpton: A Pet Friendly Luxury Hotel
A pet friendly hotel in the beautiful mountains of Vermont This boutique property is located in the small town of Manchester, Vermont, a lovely village with shops and restaurants dotted around the main road. There is a large Orvis flagship store as well as a Range Rover driving course. Along with a few golf courses…
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Maximizing Chase Card Approval Odds: Free Credit Score Verification
Chase has rules about approvals. It’s free and easy to verify where you stand We have talked about this in the podcast, but with the new Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred bonus offers floating around (as of this posting date), now is a good time to review how to see your open credit…
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The Importance of Considering Credit Score, Utilization Ratio, and Rewards Before Cancelling a Credit Card
You have options There are several reasons why it is not advisable to cancel a credit card within the first year: However, if the card has high fees, you’re unable to manage it responsibly, or it doesn’t suit your financial needs, look at a PRODUCT CHANGE. Call the card issuer and see what your options…