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3 Credit Card Run- 100k AA Miles, 40k Barclaycard Arrival, & $250 Cash

Posted on May 1, 2014 by wpengine

It had been too long.  I woke up on Saturday morning and without really thinking about it and applied for 3 credit cards in one day.   The reaping was fruitful with a 3/3 success rate! I’m so excited about … Continue reading →

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How to Get More Miles Per Credit Card Application

Posted on April 17, 2014 by wpengine

Playing the mileage game can be fun, but much like a war, a good strategy can differentiate between a loss, win, and a beating!  Carefully planning your credit card applications is crucial to winning the overall war.  Credit card companies … Continue reading →

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Why I pay credit card annual fees with a smile….sometimes

Posted on April 10, 2014 by wpengine

Back in February I was faced with a series of decisions.  Five credit cards were sitting in my wallet and every single one of them was due for an annual fee.  This was the big app-o-rama that I did last … Continue reading →

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Can My Stay-at-Home Spouse Apply for a Credit Card Too?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by wpengine

Over the years this question has plagued many of our readers.  Many people wonder whether or not their stay at home spouse can apply for a credit card separately.  The short answer is yes, but continue reading to better understand … Continue reading →

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How I just booked tickets for 4 to Orlando for $30

Posted on February 20, 2014 by wpengine

You might not believe it, but its true.  We’re headed to sunny Orlando later this Spring to celebrate my brother-in-law’s graduation from high school.  No, he’s not from Florida, but why not celebrate there, right?  Especially if I can get … Continue reading →

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100,000 Bonus With the Citi Executive AAdvantage World Elite MasterCard

Posted on February 14, 2014 by wpengine

It’s here.  One of the most attractive offers I’ve ever seen (for a big spender). Link: Citi Executive AAdvantage World Elite MasterCard Offers like this don’t come around everyday. Granted, paying a MASSIVE annual fee isn’t the highest thing on my … Continue reading →

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More Than Just Free Travel, $210 in Free Spending from American Express

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Brad Christensen

I am not a shopper.  I am especially not a Black Friday shopper.  A few years ago I waited in line at Best Buy at 4am in zero degree weather to get a deal on a projector only to find … Continue reading →

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