2016 Bonus Guidance
Dec 9, 2015 | 3:31 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2013
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2016 Bonus Guidance
I could use some guidance in this area.
Current cards:
Chase UA Explorer
Chase Marriott
Chase Sapphire Preferred
B of A AS (just done in 2015)
Citibank Platinum Select (AA) (just done in 2015)
My FICO score is solid and it’s no big deal if it gets banged up a little. My spouse is not inclined to sign up for cards in her name (bummer) and does not care what I do as long as I don’t screw up. (As an aside, I truly admire the exploits of the folks in the MS thread. However, I would get torched by my wife if I did something that led to an account closure.)
I can generate $30K or so in spend in 2016 without too much trouble and can generate another $30K (tuition bills) for one of my kids. This would require the use of Plastiq or something similar and I’m willing to do so if I can capture some good signup bonuses.
Ideally, I would like a couple cards with high spend and high bonuses in return.
As far as I can tell, the Chase BA and B of A Virgin Atlantic look the best in this regard. I am less inclined toward cards (but willing to consider) that offer things like lounge access with high annual fees.
Thank you for any guidance you may offer.
Current cards:
Chase UA Explorer
Chase Marriott
Chase Sapphire Preferred
B of A AS (just done in 2015)
Citibank Platinum Select (AA) (just done in 2015)
My FICO score is solid and it’s no big deal if it gets banged up a little. My spouse is not inclined to sign up for cards in her name (bummer) and does not care what I do as long as I don’t screw up. (As an aside, I truly admire the exploits of the folks in the MS thread. However, I would get torched by my wife if I did something that led to an account closure.)
I can generate $30K or so in spend in 2016 without too much trouble and can generate another $30K (tuition bills) for one of my kids. This would require the use of Plastiq or something similar and I’m willing to do so if I can capture some good signup bonuses.
Ideally, I would like a couple cards with high spend and high bonuses in return.
As far as I can tell, the Chase BA and B of A Virgin Atlantic look the best in this regard. I am less inclined toward cards (but willing to consider) that offer things like lounge access with high annual fees.
Thank you for any guidance you may offer.
Dec 9, 2015 | 5:25 pm
#3
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Home airport is BOI. We have decent UA, DL and AS coverage. AA is a recent arrival with the U.S. merger.
I don't have a specific goal (and that may be part of the problem) - most of my business travel is domestic with pleasure travel most anywhere in the world.
I don't have a specific goal (and that may be part of the problem) - most of my business travel is domestic with pleasure travel most anywhere in the world.
Dec 9, 2015 | 6:31 pm
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Originally Posted by 1120
Home airport is BOI. We have decent UA, DL and AS coverage. AA is a recent arrival with the U.S. merger.
I don't have a specific goal (and that may be part of the problem) - most of my business travel is domestic with pleasure travel most anywhere in the world.
I don't have a specific goal (and that may be part of the problem) - most of my business travel is domestic with pleasure travel most anywhere in the world.