Credit Cards Points and Miles Q&A (Best Cards, Top Bonuses, Earning on a Budget, Points Apps and More)

Published: Sept. 7, 2022, 9 a.m.

#76: Host Chris Hutchins tackles questions all about credit cards, points and miles. From his favorite credit cards (and two card combos) to racking up points on a small budget, preventing points from expiring, redeeming points, tools and services to manage your points, and what happens to your points when you die.\xa0\nFull show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/listener-questions-5\n\xa0\nPartner Deals\nPacaso: Free early access to listings and $2,500+ in closing credits\nVuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nAll the Hacks Newsletter: Sign up\nFavorite Cards\nNote: not all cards are allowed to be mentioned here, so for a full list, visit our Best Credit Cards Page\n\nCapital One Venture Rewards Credit Card\n\nCapital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card\n\nCapital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card\n\nCiti Premier\xae Card\xa0\n\n\nCiti\xae Double Cash Card\xa0\n\nAmerican Express\xae Gold Card\n\n\nAmerican Express\xae Green Card\xa0\n\n\nBilt Mastercard\xae\xa0\n\nTop Welcome Offers & Bonuses\n\nCiti Premier\xae Card\n\nCapital One Venture Rewards Credit Card\n\nCapital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card\n\nAmerican Express\xae Gold Card\n\nThe Platinum Card\xae from American Express\n\nHilton Honors American Express Card\n\nHilton Honors American Express Surpass\xae Card\n\nOther Cards Mentioned\n\nBlue Cash Preferred\xae Card from American Express\xa0\nTop Business Card Welcome Bonuses\n\nCapital One\xae Spark\xae Miles for Business\n\nCapital One\xae Spark\xae Cash Plus\n\nFor other cards mentioned visit our Best Credit Cards Page\n\n\nResources\n\nStraight to the Points Newsletter\n\nAll the Hacks Transfer Partner List\n\nUpgraded Points: When do airlines release award seats?\n\nAwardWallet\n\nTPG App\n\n\nPoint.me (Promo Code: HACKS)\n\nExpertFlyer\n\nAwardNexus\n\nAwardLogic\n\nKVS Tool\n\n\xa0\nFull Show Notes\n(2:45) Best Credit Cards\n(6:39) Citi and CapitalOne\n(9:18) Amex\n(10:23) Accruing Points in One Place\n(11:25) Best Signup Bonuses\n(16:55) Best Card for Visiting Kid in College\n(18:29) Cards for Big Upcoming Expenses\n(21:08) Best Family Card\n(21:43) Best Business Cards\n(23:41) Using Authorized Users to Build Credit\n(25:21) Meeting Minimum Spend Requirements\n(28:13) Earning Miles on Foreign Carriers\n(29:05) How to Earn Many Points\n(31:52) Points Expiry\n(36:56) Points After Death\n(40:14) Utilizing Points for a Large Group\n(42:55) Best Transfer Partners\n(44:01) Points Tool Stack\n(47:54) Booking in Advance for Best Deals\n(51:32) Latest Deals\n\nConnect with Chris Hutchins\nChris Hutchins:\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0LinkedIn\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.