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Peter January 24, 2018Episode 20 includes a deep dive discussion on all things dining programs. Most people have probably never heard of dining programs, we’re here to change that. By signing up and taking advantage you can earn thousands of points/miles or equivalent cash back every year. The best part about these programs is that they’re free to join so theres no reason…
Peter January 18, 2018If you’ve ever listened to the Pursuing Points podcast, then you will have heard me reference the Chase trifecta at one point of another. In horse racing a trifecta bet is one where you bet the order of the top three horses in a race. In the points world, the Chase trifecta is the combination of three credit cards for…
Peter January 17, 2018Now through January 31, 2018 when you sign up for the Platinum Delta SkyMiles credit card by clicking here you can earn 70,000 bonus miles and 10,000 MQMs after making $3,000 in purchases in the first 90 days. Whats more is that you’ll also receive a $100 statement credit after making a Delta purchase, also within the first 90 days….
Peter January 17, 2018On todays show we’re going to take a deep dive on some of the credit cards that I think are best for “millennials”. Im putting it in quotes because its really about five cards that I recommend for anyone who meet the following criteria: Annual fees are a no-go. Things like lounge access and rental car insurance (secondary perks) aren’t…
Peter January 16, 2018While few can agree on what exactly constitutes a “millennial”, the generally accepted wisdom is that a millennial is someone born between 1982 and 2004. To be honest, its not super important that we nail down the years for the sake of this article. If you’re someone who opts for say Uber over rental cards, AirBnB over hotels, and dining…
Peter January 15, 2018Gamification was all the craze a few years ago, and while remnants remain, few are as interesting to the modern points pursuer as the Jet Blue badges program. Put simply, the program allows users to earn TrueBlue points by completing tasks which earn you badges. Some badges offer TrueBlue points as an added bonus which can definitely impact your bottom…
Peter January 12, 2018Have you ever been at a bar with friends extolling the virtues of credit card points and miles? You know the moment when peoples eyes light up when they hear about the adventures you’ve gone on as a result of your fiscal responsibility and careful planning? Wouldn’t it be great to be able to take advantage of that on the…