Dr. Suzy Spadafora is back on the show this week. She’s a points and miles pro who has opened over 30 rewards credit cards since 2016, and her P2 has opened 25. She keeps detailed notes on the retention offers she scores each year when annual fees hit. By employing a few simple strategies, Dr. Suzy often convinces banks to incentivize her to keep her cards open with statement credits, bonus points, or waived annual fees.

Tune in today to hear Dr. Suzy's insider secrets for maximizing credit card retention offers. She shares the exact script she uses when calling credit card providers, the most common mistakes to avoid, and how to decide if an offer is worth taking. With her tips, you'll be racking up extra points and perks on your lesser-used rewards cards in no time.

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Kelly, the Points and Miles Doc, is a returning guest on the podcast, and she has a wealth of knowledge to share on the Capital One transferable points currency. I recently started focusing on Capital One in my own points strategy, so we have a ton to discuss.

Tune in this week to learn everything you need to know about the world of Capital One. We give you an overview of all the Capital One rewards cards, who this points system benefits most, some of the shortcomings and limitations of this points currency, and we show you the best ways to put your Capital One credit cards and points to great use.

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Doing a points check-in is the best possible way to recalibrate and course correct while there's still plenty of time left in the year. This means getting clear on every aspect of your points world, including your current points balances, credit card welcome bonuses, loyalty program status, and estimating your upcoming spend.

Whether you're brand new to points and miles or a seasoned pro, tune in this week for a comprehensive strategy for evaluating your progress and making the most of your remaining spend for the year. Even if you don't have a points plan in place yet, the strategy I share today will help you get ready for taking a more intentional approach to reaching your points goals in the future!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/mid-year-points-check-in-evaluate-recalibrate-your-strategy

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