Optimizing Points, Miles and More Listener Q&A
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#33: All the Hacks host Chris Hutchins answers all the recent points, miles and travel questions he's received from listeners. That includes using points, comparing cards, managing multiple cards, finding the best cards for your spending, rental car hacks and more. 

Chris Hutchins (@hutchins)) is the host of All the Hacks and the Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront. He's amassed over 12 million points/miles in his lifetime, has started/sold two companies and is a registered investment advisor.

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Full Show Notes + Resources Mentioned

(1:34) Why I Now Love the Capital One Venture X Card

• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card)

(4:42) Q: Why Doesn't Capital One Get as Much Love as Chase and Amex?

(5:13) Q: How Do You Manage So Many Cards and When Is the Annual Fee Worth It?

• ThePointsGuy Points Valuations)

(9:40) Q: How Do You Get Maximum Value on Points (and a Better Deal Than the Portal)?

• Point.me: $1 for your first month with this link (and using the code HACKS))

• PointsPros)

• Award Booking Services List and Reviews)

(13:54) Q: When Does It Make Sense to Accrue Points in Different Programs?

• All the Hacks: Top Signup Bonuses)

(15:39) Q: Does It Make Sense to Book in the Portal for the Big Earning Bonuses?

(17:08) Q: Do Credit Card Travel Portals Have Fair Prices?

(17:42) Q: Chase Freedom vs. Freedom Unlimited

(18:56) Q: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum

(19:49) Q: Can You Have Multiple Chase Sapphire Cards?

(21:04) Q: My Partner and I Got Married and Have the Same Credit Card, What Do We Do?

(23:35) Q: What Are the Best Business Credit Cards?

• All the Hacks: Top Business Card Signup Bonuses)

• TPG: Do you need a business to get a business card?)

(25:37) Q: What's the Best Card for Earning Points on Gas?

(26:35) Q: What's the Best App for Finding the Best Card for Different Purchases?

• ThePointsGuy App)

• CardPointers)

(27:30) Q: Do You Have a Template for Tracking Your Points?

• All the Hacks - Points Tracking Spreadsheet)

(28:33) Q: How Do You Manage Earning Points When You're Loyal to One Airline?

(29:50) Q: Where Do You Find Deals for Business Class Flights When You're Not Using Miles?

• FlyerTalk Premium Fare Deals)

• First Class Flyer)

• MightyTravels)

(31:21) Q: What Are All the Best Hacks for Rental Cars?

(35:33) Q: What Are the Best Tips for Traveling During COVID?

• Travel Approved Covid Tests from eMed) and Optum)

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