Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
After a brief hiatus, the Barclay Arrival Plus Card is back! Barclay removed the card from their line-up a few months ago – probably to give the Barclay Arrival Premier Card more attention. I know some folks weren’t happy with the higher an…
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What’s New?
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
It’s been a few weeks since my last post, so I figured the best way to kick things off is with a recap post. A lot has happened points-wise in the last month and I’m just starting to catch up on things myself. From fare deals to hotel mergers and [R…
Points and Miles Checklist for June 2018
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
It’s only Monday and this is how I already feel: via GIPHY Now can you see why I need a monthly points and miles to-do list? May was a stellar month in terms of my points and miles earnings. While 100,000 points isn’t the most I’ve ever earned, it was …
Earning Free Nights With Marriott’s New Loyalty Program: A Lost Cause?
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Last week, Marriott and SPG announced a new unified award chart that would go into effect in 2019. I’ve been out of the loop lately, but the general sense on Twitter was that the upcoming changes were worse than the Hilton Honors apocalypse of 2012. I …
Earning Free Nights With Marriott’s New Loyalty Program: A Lost Cause?
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Last week, Marriott and SPG announced a new unified award chart that would go into effect in 2019. I’ve been out of the loop lately, but the general sense on Twitter was that the upcoming changes were worse than the Hilton Honors apocalypse of 2012. I …
Is It Worth Paying a Fee to Earn Miles With Plastiq?
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
A few weeks ago, a Twitter follower asked me about whether it makes sense to pay a 2.7% fee in order to earn miles on rent payments through Plastiq. After all, considering there are ways to generate free manufactured spending,… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreAll About the NEW Hilton Credit Cards from American Express!
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
For a while now, there have been rumblings about a new Hilton credit card, after Citi ended its partnership with the brand. American Express has finally announced not one but TWO new Hilton credit cards, plus changes to their existing… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreUber Credit Card Coming November 2: Should You Get It?
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
On November 2, 2017 Barclay will debut its new Uber Visa Card and many of you are wondering if it’s worth getting. First off, can I say how disappointed I am with Barclay’s credit card line-up? The only noteworthy cards… Continue Reading →
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Read More8 Ways to Earn Points and Miles Without Credit Cards
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
One of the biggest barriers (really, the only one) to people getting into this hobby is bad credit. A lot of skeptics are either concerned about ruining their credit through credit card churning or they simply don’t have the minimum… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreEarn 4x Rewards on Dining With Swagbucks (and Yelp)
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
It’s been a while since I’ve covered SwagBucks on this blog (Yazing’s cash back rates have generally been better). In fact, I had completely forgotten about SwagBucks until they turned up on CashBackMonitor while I was searching for a niche… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreAmex Offers: Save on Travel, Manufactured Spending & More
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
I have my issues with American Express, but the fact is that Amex Offers is incredibly useful in saving cash and off-setting credit card annual fees. I easily earn hundreds of dollars worth of cash back from various Amex cards through… Continue Reading →
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Read More6 Ways to Get Around a Lack of Airline Award Space
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
One of the biggest challenges with collecting airline miles and points is redeeming them. Airlines intentionally make it difficult for people to redeem miles. Never did that become more clear to me than during a recent visit to the dentist.… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreEarn Bonus Miles for Hurricane Harvey Relief Donations
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
The effects of Hurricane Harvey over the last week have been devastating. Luckily, there are lots of great organizations out there, doing their best to alleviate the situation. If you want to donate to one of these organizations, you’ll be… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreShould You Use Walmart Bill Pay for Manufactured Spending?
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
This past weekend I held three webinars where I addressed people’s manufactured spending questions. It was fun and something I hope to repeat on a monthly basis (once I find a better meeting platform). Anyway, a topic that came up… Continue Reading →
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Read More5 Best Card Category Bonuses for Manufactured Spending
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Earning miles via manufactured spending can be tedious. Most of the time you’re earning 1 mile per $1 spent and even if you’re buying Visa gift cards in large volumes, the fees eventually stack up. It can be tedious work,… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreMy Beef With the Capital One Venture Card
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Any time I write about cash back credit cards, I get more or less the same response: “Why aren’t you including the Capital One Venture Card?” For those who are unfamiliar with the card, it earns 2 miles per $1… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreIs Chase Devaluing the Ultimate Rewards Program?
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
By now you’ve probably heard the rumor that Chase is considering devaluing the Ultimate Rewards program. Don’t head to the panic room just yet – there’s no concrete proof it’s happening. Is it possible and maybe even overdue? Yes. You… Continue Reading →
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Read MorePlanning an Over-the-Top Surprise Trip To…
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Over the past six years, I’ve helped a lot of people book their dream vacations on points and miles. Whether it was complete strangers who read my blog or family members, I’ve offered advice and booking strategies to anyone who’s… Continue Reading →
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Read More65,000 Mile Citi Platinum AAdvantage Card: A Reminder of How Much I Miss Credit Card Churning
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
I don’t churn credit card much. Sure, I’ve gone a little nuts in the past with Alaska Visa card applications and I did take full advantage of the 100,000 miles Citi Executive AAdvantage card offer three years ago. But I… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreMinimum Manufactured Spending Required to Travel (Hint: You Don’t Have to Go All Out)
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
A lot of people out there think manufactured spending has to be done in massive numbers. That if you aren’t spending $100,000+ every month you may as well sit on the sidelines. Some people are discouraged because they don’t have enough credit… Continue Reading →
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