The Points Pundit
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Ashish's quest to travel the world was fueled by an insatiable appetite to experience language, culture, people and music all over the world.
By using miles, points and loyalty programs astutely, he has now traveled to 6 continents! A marketing executive by profession, he leverages his marketing acumen to analyze the business side of loyalty programs and travel industry trends.
Chase card denied, Sapphire Reserve changes, Amex bonuses & more
After many months, I applied for a credit card and Chase denied me instantly. That and more as we wrap up the top stories for the month of September.
Rumor: Chase announcing changes to the Sapphire Reserve on October 5th
After Chase refreshed their Freedom cards, I'd predicted that we could see changes to the Sapphire Reserve & Preferred. Chase could announce this on Oct 5.
Limited time credit card offers: Good deals or gimmicks?
‘Limited time offer’ is probably the most eye catching headline for miles and points lovers. It attracts attention,…
6 reasons why you are losing the miles & points game
You may be playing the miles & points game for many years now, but are you ending up on the losing side without even knowing it? Read this post to find out.
Instantly denied after applying for a Chase credit card
To my dismay, right after I entered all the relevant details and hit submit, I was instantly denied for the credit card by Chase.
Has social media totally ruined how we experience travel?
When I wrote my first blog post, I wanted to start by outlining my perspective on travel. Travel is…
Is Chase making it easier to get business credit cards?
Recent data points indicate that Chase could well be making it easier for folks to get approved for their business credit cards while applying online.
New Chase credit card, Hawaii lifts restrictions & more
A brand new Chase credit card hit the market, as we saw Hawaii lift travel restrictions. That and more as we wrap up the stories this week.
Here’s how to track restrictions before you book travel
If you're planning to book travel any time soon, then this is a handy tool to refer to and view any restrictions in place before you complete your booking.
Yay! You can now travel to Hawaii, no quarantine needed
Now you can travel to Hawaii and skip quarantine requirements. You simply have to test negative for Covid-19 72 hours before you arrive on the islands.