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PPP: 015 – Signing Up For a New Card On Air!

by Peter September 18, 2017, 11:24 pm 1 Comment

Join me for episode 15 of the Pursuing Points podcast as I discuss my recent travel, recently due annual fees, and cards that I have on my radar. Also, at the end of the show I sign up for a new card on the air!

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