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Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits Guide 2021

January 27, 2020 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

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The Chase Sapphire Reserve card debuted back in 2016 with a whopping 100,000 point sign-up bonus. It has evolved since then in many ways, and I was curious if this premium credit card was still worth it today. This Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits guide should help answer that question.

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Credit Card Rewards Definition: Pros and Cons

December 22, 2019 By Amy Beardsly

My definition of credit card rewards: they can be pretty awesome. When you use your cards to buy big-ticket items or for everyday purchases, you can rack up a hefty amount of reward points and tap into other perks as well.

Though, there’s a right way and a wrong way to use credit card rewards. If you’re not careful, it could end up costing you more in the end.

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How to Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards the Easy Way

December 15, 2019 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

I’m a Chase credit card guy, there’s no hiding it. The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of the best premium credit cards out there right now, and I love to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for free flights and hotels.

Just this past month I got a free flight from Chicago to Phoenix, a hotel for 5 nights in Arizona, and two flights back to Chicago for 74,534 points. Here’s how it broke out:

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Advantages of Credit Cards and Why You Need One

November 17, 2019 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

When used responsibly, the advantages of credit cards are nearly endless. In fact, credit cards are actually one of my favorite personal finance topics to talk about because of all the great benefits they offer.

Credit cards are one of those things that get a bad reputation because of the horror stories you hear about consumers racking up insurmountable amounts of credit card debt. Don’t get me wrong, those horror stories are real and scary, but it’s also fairly easy to avoid getting caught in a bad situation.

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The Powerful Benefits of a Good Credit Score

November 3, 2019 By Kevin | Just Start Investing

There are a few finance tips that matter much more than others when it comes to helping you live a stress-free life. Starting to invest in index funds early, using the right credit card, and attaining a good credit score are three of those tips. Today, we’re focusing on the benefits of a good credit score.

People with strong credit ratings get access to better financial opportunities throughout their lifetime. For example, they can access low-interest loans (like online mortgages) and high-rewards credit cards more easily. These perks have the ability to save thousands of dollars (if not more) over your lifetime.

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