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Alexander's Pointers

See how I earn and redeem over half a million credit card points - and how you can too.

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I optimize my credit card spending - without spending more - so I can travel more often and spend less on each vacation. Join me as I share my journey and provide tips and tricks.

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Why the Chase Ink Business Preferred is my next new card

I'm currently working towards my goal of saving 380,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points for a trip to the Maldives, and opening the Chase...

Alexander Barton

Jul 28, 20232 min read

How I'm doubling the sign-up bonus value of my newest credit card

I just opened the Chase Freedom Flex credit card, and I'll explain my trick to double the value of the sign-up bonus. As of publication,...

Alexander Barton

Jun 22, 20232 min read

Amex won't let me earn a sign-up bonus

About every 3 months, I open a new credit card to take advantage of earning a sign-up bonus after meeting the required spending amount....

Alexander Barton

Jun 22, 20232 min read