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To: ptsal
Okay, now get rid of the credit cards and pay cash. Then, ask the question about the credit score.

Why in the world would I want to do that? By continually taking out credit cards for their signup bonuses and paying off all balances every month without fail, I earn so many airline points that I can take two international business/first class trips a year for virtually no cost.

I'm going to Vietnam and Thailand in January, flying Japan Airlines first class on the way out and Cathay Pacific first class on the way back. Total cost: 145,000 Alaska Airlines points and $130 in fees. Cost of ticket if paid for entirely in cash: $19875.


16 posted on 07/31/2018 4:24:38 PM PDT by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.")
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To: Simon Green

I do the same, but economy.


32 posted on 07/31/2018 10:02:18 PM PDT by rb22982
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To: Simon Green

Chase sapphire reserve is the best credit card ever for me btw


33 posted on 07/31/2018 10:05:48 PM PDT by rb22982
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