Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
Getting approved for a new credit card is exciting! And if you’re like me, you probably can’t wait to receive the card and start making purchases. Because the sooner you meet minimum spending requirements on new cards, the quicker you can unlock lucrative welcome bonuses! And that’s the easiest way to get Big Travel with Small Money! Most credit …
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Read MoreWritten by Andrew W @ Million Mile Secrets
Andrew W: Ever since I got into the miles and points hobby, I developed a completely new appreciation for the Big Travel I can get just based on a card’s welcome bonus! In fact, it’s the first thing that comes to my mind whenever I see an improved bonus offer on a credit card. The …
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Read MoreWritten by Scott Lieberman @ Million Mile Secrets
Scott: Room service. It’s one of life’s decadent and overpriced luxuries. I’m a Big Travel with Small Money type of guy, but I’m also a guy who appreciates and is willing to pay for great food wherever I travel. The solution is something you’ve heard of but may have not yet considered. It’s UberEats. Staring …
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Read MoreWritten by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets
Alex: If you have or are considering the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard®, one its big benefits is that your first checked bag is free on domestic itineraries while traveling on American Airlines. If you fly American Airlines often, you can save a lot of money by not paying $25 each way to …
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
American Express has recently added language to their credit card terms that give them the right to withhold welcome offers from folks they think are only interested in the intro bonus. The new terms say: Welcome offer not available to applicants who have or have had this Card. We may also consider the number of …
Written by Jasmin @ Million Mile Secrets
Jasmin: My kids will report that I’m full of annoying “Mom-isms” which drive them crazy. One of their least favorites is “Just do it. It’s a life skill.” So why can’t I take my own advice when it comes to calling credit card companies to ask for a retention bonus when a card’s annual fee …
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Read MoreWritten by Jasmin @ Million Mile Secrets
Jasmin: Like many of us in this hobby, I have the old Chase IHG Rewards card (that’s no longer available), which comes with a free night every account anniversary. It’s an amazing deal for an annual fee of just $49, and one of the reasons I’ve kept the card for many years. With this card, …
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
Earlier this month I got the dreaded “your flight has been delayed until the morning” spiel from United Airlines after a solid 3 hours of being told the plane should be arriving in 30 minutes. The gate agent told us to go to customer service for our hotel and meal vouchers. I’m not sure if …
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
In case you haven’t heard, we’re giving away a $4,500 trip to one lucky reader! The contest ends on May 31, 2018, so you’ve got just a couple of days left to get your entries in! You can enter the sweepstakes by heading over to the contest page and using the widget to subscribe to our …
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
In case you haven’t heard, we’re giving away a $4,500 trip to one lucky reader! The contest ends on May 31, 2018, so you’ve got less than a week to get your entries in! You can enter the sweepstakes by heading over to the contest page and using the widget to subscribe to our email list, …
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
In case you haven’t heard, we’re giving away a $4,500 trip to one lucky reader! The contest ends on May 31, 2018, so you’ve got less than a week left to get your entries in! You can enter the sweepstakes by heading over to the contest page and using the widget to subscribe to our email …
Written by Andrew W @ Million Mile Secrets
What’s the Best Credit Card for Me? Chase Sapphire Preferred: Best Travel Credit Card for Excellent Credit Chase Ink Business Preferred: Best Credit Card for Small Business Owners The Platinum Card® from American Express: Best Credit Card for Airport Lounge Access The Business Platinum® Card from American Express OPEN: Best Travel Credit Card for Small …
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Read MoreWritten by Andrew W @ Million Mile Secrets
Best SkyMiles Credit Cards for Delta Travelers Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express or Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express: Best SkyMiles credit card for earning an annual companion certificate Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express or Gold Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card from American Express: Best SkyMiles credit …
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Read MoreWritten by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
In case you haven’t heard, we’re giving away a $4,500 trip to one lucky reader! The contest ends on May 31, 2018, so you’ve got less than a week to get your entries in! You can enter the sweepstakes by heading over to the contest page and using the widget to subscribe to our email list, …
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
In case you haven’t heard, we’re giving away a $4,500 trip to one lucky reader! The contest ends on May 31, 2018, so you’ve got less than a week left to get your entries in! You can enter the sweepstakes by heading over to the contest page and using the widget to subscribe to our email …
Written by Keith @ Million Mile Secrets
The 100,000 AMEX Membership Rewards point bonus on The Business Platinum® Card from American Express OPEN has returned for a limited time (offer ends August 8, 2018)! You can earn the full bonus after meeting tiered minimum spending requirements. I earned a 100,000-point bonus with this card a couple of years ago during a different limited-time offer. So I’m not eligible to …
Written by Keith @ Million Mile Secrets
Keith: I’m running out of credit cards to add to my wallet. So I love spending time helping others with their credit card strategy. I know some folks shy away from this hobby until they see the benefits firsthand! Helping my sister-in-law with her card strategy is a great case study in just how easy it is …
Written by Andrew W @ Million Mile Secrets
Andrew W: Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of my favorites because of their ease of use and flexibility in redeeming them for travel! There are plenty of redemption options, and you can even combine points across all of your cards into a single card for simplicity. The flexibility of the points also goes beyond your own …
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Read MoreWritten by Andrew W @ Million Mile Secrets
Of all the bank application rules, the one that stirs up the most questions is – hands down – the Chase “5/24” rule! The rule’s name comes from the fact that Chase won’t approve you for their cards if you’ve opened 5 or more credit cards from any bank within the past 24 months. But …
Written by Jasmin @ Million Mile Secrets
Jasmin: Don’t we all have friends and family who are impossible to buy gifts for when birthdays or the holidays come around? My mom is one of those people. She’s retired and is more interested in getting rid of things than acquiring more stuff. Usually, I’ll ask her what she wants, and she’ll say “Nothing! …
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