#76: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions all about credit cards, points and miles. From his favorite credit cards (and two card combos) to racking up points on a small budget, preventing points from expiring, redeeming points, tools and services to manage your points, and what happens to your points when you die.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/listener-questions-5
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Favorite Cards
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Chase Sapphire Preferred® CardChase Freedom® Unlimited
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit CardCiti Premier® Card Citi® Double Cash Card
American Express® Gold CardAmerican Express® Green Card
Bilt Mastercard®
Top Welcome Offers & Bonuses
Citi Premier® CardCapital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardAmerican Express® Gold CardThe Platinum Card® from American ExpressHilton Honors American Express CardHilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
IHG® Rewards Premier Credit CardBlue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Top Business Card Welcome Bonuses
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit CardChase Ink Business Cash® Credit CardChase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit CardUnited℠ Business CardCapital One® Spark® Miles for BusinessCapital One® Spark® Cash PlusStraight to the Points NewsletterAll the Hacks Transfer Partner ListUpgraded Points: When do airlines release award seats?AwardWalletTPG AppPoint.me (Promo Code: HACKS)
ExpertFlyerAwardNexusAwardLogicKVS Tool
Full Show Notes
(2:45) Best Credit Cards
(4:07) Chase
(6:39) Citi and CapitalOne
(9:18) Amex
(10:23) Accruing Points in One Place
(11:25) Best Signup Bonuses
(16:55) Best Card for Visiting Kid in College
(18:29) Cards for Big Upcoming Expenses
(21:08) Best Family Card
(21:43) Best Business Cards
(23:41) Using Authorized Users to Build Credit
(25:21) Meeting Minimum Spend Requirements
(28:13) Earning Miles on Foreign Carriers
(29:05) How to Earn Many Points
(31:52) Points Expiry
(36:56) Points After Death
(40:14) Utilizing Points for a Large Group
(42:55) Best Transfer Partners
(44:01) Points Tool Stack
(47:54) Booking in Advance for Best Deals
(51:32) Latest Deals
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