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thepointsguy.com > news > american-airlines-vacations-loyalty-points-promo

American Airlines Vacations promotion: More Loyalty Points

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (400+ words) If you're struggling to earn enough Loyalty Points for your desired American Airlines elite status tier, a new MaximizeMiles promotion from American Airlines Vacations may be appealing. Related: American AAdvantage miles vs. Loyalty Points: What's the difference? This means you'll…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > chase-sapphire-preferred-one-card-strategy

Why Chase Sapphire Preferred is now the only card you need

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1624+ words) As someone who has covered travel and loyalty programs — and everything tied to them, including credit cards — for over a decade, it's safe to say I've become a go-to resource for my friends and family. I've fielded all kinds of…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > amex-gold-sapphire-preferred-pairing-together

Why the Amex Gold and Chase Sapphire Preferred pair well

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1158+ words) I've held the $325-per-year American Express® Gold Card (see rates and fees) and $95-per-year Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) for a couple of years, giving me plenty of time to see how well they work together. Both…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > chase-sapphire-preferred-100-hotel-credit-example

How I used the Chase Sapphire Preferred $100 hotel credit

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (856+ words) I'm always looking for ways to squeeze more value out of my travel credit cards while I'm on the go. Last weekend, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) came in clutch. After attending an Atlanta Braves baseball…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > 6-ways-to-get-value-from-chase-ultimate-rewards-points

6 ways to get strong value from Chase Ultimate Rewards points

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1236+ words) If you feel like you sometimes need a Points PhD to make the most of your credit card rewards, you aren't alone. While some rewards enthusiasts love diving into airline alliances and transfer sweet spots, that's not the only way…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > citi-aadvantage-globe-mastercard-worth-annual-fee

Is the Citi / AA Globe Mastercard worth the annual fee?

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1150+ words) If you're an American Airlines flyer looking to add a new AAdvantage card to your wallet, you'll want to be sure you can justify the card's annual fee. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) comes with a…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > chase-sapphire-reserve-150000-points-faq

Chase Sapphire Reserve 150k-point welcome offer FAQs

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (920+ words) The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is the premium travel rewards card for Chase Ultimate Rewards enthusiasts to earn valuable points and enjoy top-tier card benefits. The Sapphire Reserve's current bonus is sky-high: New cardholders earn 150,000 bonus points…...

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thepointsguy.com > travel > best-ways-to-redeem-150000-chase-ultimate-rewards-points

10 best ways to use 150K Chase Ultimate Rewards points

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1509+ words) The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is currently offering its highest-public offer we've ever seen, where new cardholders can earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Based on TPG's May…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > lessons-from-managing-my-dads-points-and-miles

My dad was a points expert. Here's what we still got wrong before his death

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1295+ words) I like to say I was born into the points and miles hobby. My dad, a Million Miler on both United Airlines and American Airlines, signed me up for my frequent flier accounts when I was 2 years old, introduced me…...

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thepointsguy.com > credit-cards > budget-points-and-miles-strategy

How to earn points and miles on a modest budget

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1114+ words) Points and miles enthusiasts spend a lot of time talking about high-value redemptions, such as lie-flat business-class seats and multinight stays at luxury hotels. These redemptions often cost tens of thousands of points, which we generally earn through lucrative welcome…...