The Points Project

Dec 06 2024 6 ep. 51 mins 11
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The Points Project is a podcast going deep into the life of a credit card optimizer. We talk about wins, fails, award trips and everything that falls in between.

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Episode 6: 'Tis the Season to Be Churning

Dec 06 2024 50 mins  
Happy Holidays! Kristoff and Raymond dive into the holiday spirit, covering increased shopping portal offers, Citi and AAdvantage becoming exclusive partners, end-of-year credit card housekeeping notes, and insights into elevated BofA and US Bank benefits when banking as a preferred client. To wrap up our last public episode of the year, we reflect on what we're most thankful for

Episode 5: New Apps & The Schwab Elephant In the Room

Oct 05 2024 55 mins  
Hello Points Project Listeners, In this episode, we are reminded that it's already October 2024, and that means Q4 is in full swing. With that, we've decided to load up on some new cards, but not everything on that front was a success. Synchrony, Amex & Chase have some highs as we prepare for more wedding banquets, while BofA and Wells Fargo are still odd and fickle beasts. Lastly

Episode 4: New CC Applications, Plans for 2H 2024, and a Japan Trip Report

Aug 22 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, we discuss some new cards we've recently applied for, and our churning strategy for the rest of 2024. Raymond also talks about his recent trip to Japan. Enjoy! -TPP AMEX Connect Website (link AMEX offers to 3rd party AMEX cards): https://global.americanexpress.com/card-offers/view-all Patreon Feed: https://www.patreon.com/ThePointsProject Intro / Outro Music Cre

Episode 3: Plus 10x Dining Recap, Southwest Strategies, and a couple trip recaps

Jun 16 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, we recap our Amex 10x dining referral offer, go over some news and updates we're working on, focus in on how to maximize your Southwest bookings to minimize your cash outlay, and give our thoughts on a couple trips we've taken in the last few weeks. Enjoy! $2K / 5K MR - Business Gold Employee Card Link: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/campaigns/empl

Episode 2: A new Avios option, Hilton enhancements & stacking Hilton against Hyatt

May 01 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, we talk about a new credit card option from a lesser-known bank, a Virgin Atlantic transfer bonus, issues with a popular gift card website, and updates to the Hilton Honors program. We then have a face off between Hilton Diamond elite status and Hyatt Globalist elite status to help you decide where you'll get the best return on your status investment. We then wrap

Episode 1: All about Amex

Apr 18 2024 46 mins  
In our first public release episode, we take a deep dive into the latest happenings with American Express, how we're approaching our credit card spend, and how to maximize our return on our spend. We also discuss recent updates in the credit card spending world, and upcoming travel plans for Summer 2024. Personal Gold AU: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/apply/supplementary-c