Card Strategies - Let’s Get Crafty

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Post of the week

Xochitl Sierra Hernandez - What would you do if placed in this situation?

News

• Etihad Guest Changes
• Awards to Book Before They're Gone
• Capital One to Purchase Discover?
• American Airlines 

Trip updates

• Angie
  • Safari cancellation
  •  Beach day in May
• Joe
  • Sydney, Australia - How I used a Credit Card Perk/Benefit
  • Chase Travel Portal Booking - Does it make sense?
  • $573 savings
  • Choice Points for HUGE savings - should you buy them?
  • Flexibility vs paying less
  • Hyatt Points, but a catch?

What bonuses did we get?

• Angie
  • Wyndham Business
  • Alaska Card
  • Venture X Business
• Joe
  • Chase Ink
  • Barclays AAdvantage

Highlight feature: Let’s Get Crafty - Crafting a Credit Card Strategy

The basic strategy is the same for every situation. 

• Do you have a Player Two?
• Evaluate any upcoming trips or desired trips

Scenario 1: Two player mode, both people can get business cards

• Number one recommended starter card
• Best business cards
• Specific branded cards
• 5/24 Status

Scenario 2: Two player mode, only one person can get business cards

Similar to Scenario 1 but you can’t refe

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