August 16, 2023

Ep 06 – Advanced Credit Card Tactics: Mastering Points and Miles

52 minutes

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In this episode, the 10x team delves into advanced strategies for maximizing credit card points and miles, discussing credit card denials, the psychology around them, and how to navigate the Chase 5/24 rule. The discussion also covers business credit cards, explaining the nuances and grey areas around eligibility and responsible usage. You can also hear about non-public targeted credit card offers and how to recognize “shiny object syndrome” when assessing card offers.

The Takeoff podcast is brought to you by 10xTravel – a website and community with one simple goal: to help you travel more while spending less 10xT publishes content related to credit card rewards, personal finance, travel, and lifestyle Host Bryce Conway launched 10xT in 2014, but has been a fan and member of the points and miles community since 2011 He is the author of “Takeoff: How to Travel the World for Next to Nothing and How to Fix Your Credit: Do it Once Do it Right Get on with Your Life”, and his work has been featured in multiple national media outlets including Good Morning America, Money Magazine, and ABC Nightline News Tune in to hear the 10xTravel team give you a clear path to entering the exciting world of traveling with points and miles

Discussion Points:

Advanced strategies for maximizing points and miles

Psychology of card denials and how to handle them

Tips for surviving layovers in airport lounges

Reasons for credit card denials and avoiding mistakes

Navigating credit card rules and reconsideration or ‘recon’ calls

Chase 5/24 rule and prioritizing Chase cards

Understanding nuances of business credit cards

Using business cards responsibly and separately from personal credit

Non-public targeted credit card offers

Recognizing “shiny object syndrome” in credit card offers

AmEx targeting strategies post-COVID

Making recon calls and navigating the 5/24 rule

Importance of being under 5/24 for business card approval

Accessing advanced strategies in the 10X Travel course

Joining the Insiders Facebook group for more content

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Resources/Links:

10xTravel Best Credit Cards

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10xTravel Facebook Group

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