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Jul 31, 2011 | 4:19 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 563
Famous last words. I say that after each new card I apply for. Since Jan 1 between my wife and I we have earned 1,075,000 miles!! I won't say that I'm taking a break on cards any longer. Now I have trips booked out the next year. I wish someone would come out with a card that offers vacation time off from work!! I need that to use up my miles!
Jul 31, 2011 | 4:41 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,173
they do
Famous last words. I say that after each new card I apply for. Since Jan 1 between my wife and I we have earned 1,075,000 miles!! I won't say that I'm taking a break on cards any longer. Now I have trips booked out the next year. I wish someone would come out with a card that offers vacation time off from work!! I need that to use up my miles!
Jul 31, 2011 | 5:56 pm
#18
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 800
I've also been lurking on FT for quite some time and have tried to figure something out for myself. Time to truly participate!
I'm a college student and want to start this early... I have fair-good credit and already have a few credit cards (not cosigned). Do you think starting at such a young age is recommended?
I'm a college student and want to start this early... I have fair-good credit and already have a few credit cards (not cosigned). Do you think starting at such a young age is recommended?
Jul 31, 2011 | 5:56 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Land of the parrots and parrotheads
Programs: Several dozen
Posts: 4,820
Not in Looking-glass World. Your intuition does not work in this whimsical world where running up debt makes you more creditworthy and having no debt makes you a pariah.
Use a service like creditkarma.com to see how you look through the looking-glass.
Use a service like creditkarma.com to see how you look through the looking-glass.
Jul 31, 2011 | 5:59 pm
#20
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Land of the parrots and parrotheads
Programs: Several dozen
Posts: 4,820
Jul 31, 2011 | 6:02 pm
#21
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Land of the parrots and parrotheads
Programs: Several dozen
Posts: 4,820
Work 4-40's and take long weekends. Then you can take the wife to dinner in Paris.
Famous last words. I say that after each new card I apply for. Since Jan 1 between my wife and I we have earned 1,075,000 miles!! I won't say that I'm taking a break on cards any longer. Now I have trips booked out the next year. I wish someone would come out with a card that offers vacation time off from work!! I need that to use up my miles!
Jul 31, 2011 | 6:45 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SEA
Posts: 2,556
Well, welcome to FlyerTalk. You are at a good age to start earning and amassing miles and points. Take an organized approach, find lots of tips and advice through the various threads, and commence.
Jul 31, 2011 | 7:05 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 800
Are there any cards you would recommend I attempt to open?
I currently have a Discover, Capital One (regular, no rewards), AMEX Blue Cash (old tiered one) and Chase Freedom, none of which are student cards.
Jul 31, 2011 | 7:05 pm
#24
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SAN
Programs: DL MM, Marriott LT Titanium, Avis Chairmans
Posts: 1,400
I think when each one of us started, we said 75k a year would be fine LOL. Trust me, once you get into this hobby, if you don't get 75k in a month then your depressed.
Then it goes from 1-2 sign up bonuses a year to 10-15.
To start off, this is what I would suggest a newbie to do IMO
Then it goes from 1-2 sign up bonuses a year to 10-15.
To start off, this is what I would suggest a newbie to do IMO
Aug 1, 2011 | 6:37 pm
#25
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 2,513
Yesterday I updated the How to Begin page of my website below, then I saw this thread. That page might be of interest to you.
As for the slow and steady part, I suggest you sign up to receive an email notice whenever I post something on my What's New page. Directions are near the top of that page.
Caution! This stuff is very adictive.
As for the slow and steady part, I suggest you sign up to receive an email notice whenever I post something on my What's New page. Directions are near the top of that page.
Caution! This stuff is very adictive.
Last edited by pgary; Aug 2, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Sep 17, 2011 | 1:03 pm
#26
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 142
Guys... thanks for all the help.... I've pulled down the 2 AA cards, and finished the spend on the 1500 and almost half way on the other.... I have been finding myself lurking daily to see how to max my points.... thanks again all!
Sep 17, 2011 | 11:07 pm
#27
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
Probably in the US, because there are so many prolific offers..
What are some Canadian strategies of accumlation of miles..
I've done the CIBC Infinite and Amex Gold and Aeroplat.. Any other strategies?