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Tricks To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards
Tricks To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards
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There's a hesitation I see regularly about applying for travel rewards credit cards. Some people feel the spending requirements are too high for their income levels. Others think that much spending sounds rash — as if it's a surefire way to get into credit card debt. Thankfully, there are ways to put spending on a new credit card without increasing your overall spending. Here are our tips on how to meet minimum spending requirements to earn a new bonus without busting your budget.

Ryan SmithHarrison Pierce
Ryan Smith & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Is It Better to Earn AAdvantage® Miles or Cash From Your Savings?
Is It Better to Earn AAdvantage® Miles or Cash From Your Savings?
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Bask just launched an offer to earn 15,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account. On top of this excellent bonus for new customers, savers can earn 2 miles per dollar saved annually — which may be a far better value than earning interest through a traditional savings account. In this post, we'll show you how to use your miles and help you decide if you're better off earning cash interest or miles from your savings.

JT Genter
JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

AA Shopping Portal Guide: Earn American Airlines Miles and Loyalty Points With AAdvantage eShopping
AA Shopping Portal Guide: Earn American Airlines Miles and Loyalty Points With AAdvantage eShopping
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American Airlines offers a lucrative online shopping portal called AAdvantage® eShopping. Use this portal to supercharge your AA earnings with minimal effort and no additional spending. In this post, we'll walk you through how using the AA portal could earn you a ton of miles on your regular purchases and accelerate your path to elite status.

Tyler GlattShawn Gallagher
Tyler Glatt & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by JT Genter

Same Card, More Points: Our Best Tips on How to Start Getting Targeted Credit Card Offers
Same Card, More Points: Our Best Tips on How to Start Getting Targeted Credit Card Offers
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As credit card application restrictions evolve and bonuses become harder to come by, it’s essential we look past the most common methods of applying for cards to secure the best deals. An often-overlooked technique is to position yourself for targeted credit card offers. It isn't as hard as you think; just be prepared for a little "junk mail." Here are our best tips.

Jess FarleyCameron Laufer
Jess Farley & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Points of Interest March 2026: New Transfer Partners and Redemption Options, Increased United Card PQP Caps, and More
Points of Interest March 2026: New Transfer Partners and Redemption Options, Increased United Card PQP Caps, and More
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The calendar just hit March, and if there’s one takeaway from the first little bit of the year, it’s that loyalty programs are making changes at a rapid pace. Since early January 2026, we’ve seen the launch of a new transfer partner (from a program you might not have even known had transfer partners), enhancements to a couple of co-branded United cards, and much more. Here’s a roundup of the minor points and miles news that dropped over the past couple of months.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer
Earn 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles Through a Bask Bank New Account Offer
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Bask just launched a new offer of 15,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account and meet deposit requirements. You'll need to open your new account before May 31, 2026 to take advantage. Don't miss the chance to earn miles that can take you to over 1,000 destinations and travel in some of the best business- and first-class products in the skies.

JT Genter
JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

AwardWallet Card Reviews: Links to All 130+ Cards We've Reviewed
AwardWallet Card Reviews: Links to All 130+ Cards We've Reviewed
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Earning points and miles through credit cards is a key part of a points and miles earning strategy. The key is finding the right credit cards for you. To help you piece together the right card portfolio, AwardWallet writers have written over 130 extensive card reviews listing the earning rates, benefits, and the pros and cons of each card. Here's a link to each AwardWallet credit card review.

JT Genter
JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Add Authorized Users to Your Card Accounts — and Get Bonus Points or Miles on These Cards
Add Authorized Users to Your Card Accounts — and Get Bonus Points or Miles on These Cards
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Sign-up bonuses are a crucial part of the points and miles puzzle, but they’re not the only way of banking a substantial balance of rewards points. Other methods include signing up for regular promotions offered by credit card providers and loyalty programs, taking advantage of generous referral bonuses, and — on select credit cards — scoring bonus points for adding an authorized user to your account.

Samantha HollandHarrison Pierce
Samantha Holland & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter