37. Maximizing Credit Card Rewards: Strategies for Chase 5/24

Ever wonder how we manage to open so many credit cards and score loads of points? Well, today, we're going to spill the beans! Get ready for a deep dive into our credit card strategies. We'll also share how many points we've racked up in 2023. Can you believe one of us has already hit a whopping 1.8 million points this year? Can you guess who?

Here's a pro-tip: most business cards don't count towards the 5/24 rule, which is why we've been going hard on business cards this year. They're essential to our strategies, and it's surprisingly easy to qualify for one—even without a formal business!

It's been a fantastic year for award travel so far, and business cards have been the secret sauce! But hey, remember, everyone's situation is different, and what works for us may not be the best fit for you. So, always do your research and find what suits your goals and lifestyle.

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:02 What's inside today's episode on credit card strategies!

• 01:22 Jess gives a recap of what the Chase 5/24 rule is

• 03:32 Diving into each of their 5/24 strategies

• 11:39 The reveal of how many points have been accumulated this year

• 13:29 Alex reveals how many cards she's opened in 2023 and how many points she's accumulated

• 15:49 Pam reveals how many points she has saved up in 2023

• 19:34 Pam talks about how she reached her minimum spend on new cards

• 21:16 Jess talks about all the cards she has opened this year and the massive points savings

• 27:04 General life expenses can be put the credit card to meet minimum spend faster

• 29:09 Remember, building points and miles is not a sprint, it's a marathon!