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If you’re new to points and miles and you feel unsure how exactly to get started, then let me put your mind at ease. It doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or confusing. This article will walk you through the first five cards I recommend for anyone just getting started. I’ll also give you some resources […]

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I recently returned from a girls trip to London with my best friend. We left our nine children at home and had a wonderful time enjoying everything London has to offer. Even better, there was no whining about tired legs or boring museums. To top it off, we spent a whopping $360 per person on […]

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My favorite points and miles card for beginners, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, has a standard offer of 60,000 points. If you and a spouse or travel partner both open this card, you’ll have over 120,000 amazing flexible points to work with. So, once you have that huge stash of points, what exactly can you […]

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is the G.O.A.T of all the points and miles cards for many reasons. It is the best all-around, easy-to-use, beginner-friendly card that earns flexible points and gives you access to some of the very best transfer partners. You may have seen other beginner cards like the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or the American […]

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The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a great beginner card for those who are looking for a card with no annual fee, a low spending requirement, and a solid return on all spending. There are other similar cards, like the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card and the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, but the Freedom […]

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The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is an excellent card that has a solid welcome offer, a low annual fee, and earns flexible miles. The card is comparable to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, which is often referred to as the “best beginner card.” I would argue that the Venture is also an excellent beginner card. […]

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