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#241: We cover new credit cards, increased welcome bonuses, and major changes to existing cards and their benefits. Plus, learn how to rack up thousands of points through airline and hotel challenges and giveaways.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/new-cards-increased-offers-points-challenges
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DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web
Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth
Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family
MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off
For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Credit Cards
Citi Strata Elite℠ (100,000 point offer)
Bilt World Elite Mastercard® (Rates and Fees here)
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Rakuten: Free $30 here
Airline & Hotel Challenges
ATH Podcast
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(00:51) Citi Strata Elite Card Perks & Earnings
(05:24) 100K Welcome Offer
(12:00) U.S. Bank Card Changes
(17:05) Southwest Card Refresh
(18:44) How to Earn a Southwest Companion Pass
(21:27) Increased Bonuses on Marriott Bonvoy Cards
(22:50) Elevated Amex Welcome Offers
(25:13) Bilt Card & Benefits
(29:43) Mesa Homeowners Card for Mortgage Payments
(33:07) The Nibbles Card for Pets
(34:56) The New Rakuten Card
(37:31) Gemini Credit Card
(41:38) The Coinbase One Card
(46:28) Etihad & Turkish Airlines Points Challenge
(48:50) Latest JetBlue Challenges
(56:15) Choice Hotel 1M Sweepstake
(57:07) Upcoming Changes to the Podcast
(57:58) Chris’ Birthday Request
Connect with Chris
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Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
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By Chris Hutchins
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#241: We cover new credit cards, increased welcome bonuses, and major changes to existing cards and their benefits. Plus, learn how to rack up thousands of points through airline and hotel challenges and giveaways.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/new-cards-increased-offers-points-challenges
Partner Deals
Copilot Money: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2
DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web
Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth
Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family
MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off
For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals
Resources Mentioned
Credit Cards
Citi Strata Elite℠ (100,000 point offer)
Bilt World Elite Mastercard® (Rates and Fees here)
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Rakuten: Free $30 here
Airline & Hotel Challenges
ATH Podcast
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(00:51) Citi Strata Elite Card Perks & Earnings
(05:24) 100K Welcome Offer
(12:00) U.S. Bank Card Changes
(17:05) Southwest Card Refresh
(18:44) How to Earn a Southwest Companion Pass
(21:27) Increased Bonuses on Marriott Bonvoy Cards
(22:50) Elevated Amex Welcome Offers
(25:13) Bilt Card & Benefits
(29:43) Mesa Homeowners Card for Mortgage Payments
(33:07) The Nibbles Card for Pets
(34:56) The New Rakuten Card
(37:31) Gemini Credit Card
(41:38) The Coinbase One Card
(46:28) Etihad & Turkish Airlines Points Challenge
(48:50) Latest JetBlue Challenges
(56:15) Choice Hotel 1M Sweepstake
(57:07) Upcoming Changes to the Podcast
(57:58) Chris’ Birthday Request
Connect with Chris
Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn
Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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