In this episode I talk about a letter I received from Chase telling me that a card i've had for the last 4 years was being cancelled effective immediately! My first reaction was to fight, but when I thought about it I decided to take a different approach. Come listen as I talk about that approach, and what it meant for some of the other cards in my wallet.

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase Amazon.com Visa

Discover IT

Citizens Bank Mastercard

In this episode I apply for the American Express Platinum Card live on the air. Lets just say that the results are a bit more interesting than the time I applied for the Sapphire Reserve on the podcast. Give it a listen and let me know what you think in the comment section below!

In this episode we take a look at credit scores, how they can be improved, and some of the good cards for bad credit. This episode was inspired by an iTunes review in which the reviewer said "I wish there was more info geared toward different credit ranges.". Im glad to have received such a review as these are not typically the products I would find myself discussing on the show. That being said, I realize they're products that some listeners are probably interested in. We can all use a refresher on how credit scores are derived from time to time, and its good to know that these types of products exist. So thank you iTunes reviewer!

 

How is Your Credit Score Calculated?

5 Ways to Improve a Poor Credit Score

Good Credit Cards for Bad Credit

Tips to Fix Poor Credit - myFico

What is a Secured Credit Card?

Free Annual Credit Report

Experian / Equifax / Transunion

After years of traveling as a sightseeing tourist; visiting museums, and taking bus tours, Becky Pokora of TheGirlAndGlobe.com knew she wanted more. She ultimately coined the term SightDoing which she describes as

discover the world through real, hands-on experiences that immerse and engage you with the local culture and natural world.

In this podcast Becky and I talk about her experiences as a sightdoer rather than a sightsee-er, what her upcoming travel looks like, and what cards she's got in her wallet.

 

TheGirlAndGlobe.com

SightDoing Overview

Volcano Boarding on Cerro Negro

Climbing Via Ferrata in Switzerland

Hawaii Snorkeling

WikiVoyage.org

BackstreetAcademy.com

@thegirlandglobe on Twitter

Join myself and AJ Krow of MileageMayhem.com as we discuss; family travel, whats in AJ's wallet, elite status, Chase Sapphire Reserve mania and more. AJ is a low volume high quality flier that calls DFW his home airport. He currently has gold status with American and in the episode we discuss what his future with the program looks like. At the end we also get to the bottom of AJ's affinity for movie villains, namely Cobra Kai from Karate Kid and Team Iceland from the Mighty Ducks Franchise. #DucksFlyTogether

MileageMayhem.com

@mileagemayhem on Twitter

Chase 5/24 Overview

AADvantage Elite Status Overview

Chase Ritz Carlton Credit Card

"He's fancy, he'll go glove."

The world of credit is filled with myths and misinformation. If you're not careful, taking some of this advice at face value can really hold you back when it comes to taking control of your financial life, specifically your credit score and credit card portfolio. In this episode I invite you to join me as I discuss 5 of the biggest credit card myths and misconceptions that i've heard others cite or seen articles about in the past.

 

Hard vs. Soft Inquiries

How Your Credit Score is Calculated

Using Soulver to Track Finances

Debunking Credit Card Myths

Meeting and talking with folks that you might not otherwise get the chance to interact with is one of the reasons I so thoroughly enjoy having a podcast. On todays episode I am joined by the Chief Marketing Officer for 30k.com, Rui Bom. As a co-founder of the site Rui and his team have spent the better part of the last four and a half years building a tool that allows you see how many miles you'll earn when searching for flights on websites such as Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity. In our ~30 minutes together Rui and I discuss 30k, how it started, how it works, and its plans for the future. Then we shift gears and talk about Rui's preferred airlines and his travel schedule. We also touch on how teams can work remotely a bit more effectively.

30k.com

@30kdotcom on Twitter

A look at the Turkish Airlines lounge in Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Video overview of the 30k.com Google Chrome Plugin

My friend Tony doesn't travel that much, and his main rewards card is the Bank of America 3-2-1 cash rewards card. After listening to the first Pursuing Points Podcast episode Tony messaged me and said "Great job, kind of confusing for a beginner though, still not sure how all that elite status stuff works." Thus, an opportunity was born. Tony was kind enough to join me on the 4th ever podcast to discuss how exactly elite status with Delta really works. We go over earning structures, benefits, waivers, and talk through an example scenario given his typical travel needs/desires. By the end I think Tony felt more informed about how Delta elite status works, and I hope you will to. As always, if you have any questions after the show please feel free to reach out on Twitter or via email.

 

Medallion Benefits

SkyMiles Medallion Program

Building off of the success of our last episode, this episode focuses on the 11 credit cards that I currently have in my wallet. In recent blog posts i've talked about doing a credit card inventory every so often to decide which cards are worth keeping and which ones are worth canceling. In this episode I mark several cards as "cancellable" and talk a little bit about what that cancellation process looks like for me. I also talk a bit about which cards ill keep for the long term and the benefits they provide.

 

How your credit score is Determined

Amex Delta Platinum

Episode 002 - Chase Sapphire Reserve Application

Welcome to the 2nd ever episode of the Pursuing Points Podcast. In this episode I am joined by my good friend and fellow credit card aficionado Michael Fabiano. In the episode Michael and I talk about the cards he has in his wallet, his history of pursuing points, and his latest credit card pickup; the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Then, with the dreaded 5/24 "gate" looming overhead I too submit my application for the Sapphire Reserve. Tune in today to see how it went!

Michael's Twitter

Chase Sapphire Reserve