Originally Posted by
rfchisholm
My baby girl just got engaged! Wedding in the fall of 2017. My wife and I have budgeted and committed to a fixed amount, but rather than just writing them a check, I'd like to maximize my Ultimate Rewards points in the process.
(If this is not the best place for this post ... i'll take suggestions for other forums to post this.)
Here are a couple ideas I have. I welcome input from others:
1. Teach them about CCd and Miles, so they can have points built up for honeymoon travel. (i.e. Chase Sapph Reserve 100,000). In other words, let them maximize their own points from their spend.
Good idea but they may not qualify for cards if they are young and/or have a "young" credit history.
Originally Posted by
rfchisholm
2. Buy VGCs and let her spend these.
maybe
Originally Posted by
rfchisholm
3. Cherry pick specific expense items (i.e. tuxedos) that will take my CCd.
yup
Originally Posted by
rfchisholm
4. Use my CCd for as much as I can ... and have them pay me back for portion(s) greater than my commitment.
Do NOT spend more than you have committed to. Bad lesson.
Last edited by EmailKid; Oct 22, 2016 at 6:09 pm
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