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Mar 4, 2026

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5 min read

The Don's Card Stack

The family's card system 🤌

Austin Christensen

Mar 7, 2026

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4 min read

🏨 5 Free Hotel Nights for $3K Spend — But You Have Until March 12

Ends 3/12

Austin Christensen

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Jul 31, 2026

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1 min read

The 3-Card Starter Stack I Would Build First

Simple beats clever when you are getting started.

Austin Christensen

travel rewards

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Jul 3, 2026

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1 min read

Hyatt Is Still Valuable. The Chase Math Just Got Messier.

The sweet spot survives, but the lazy 1:1 talking point does not.

Austin Christensen

travel rewards

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Jun 30, 2026

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1 min read

Having Too Many Points Is a Real Problem

Points are not trophies. They are inventory with inflation risk.

Austin Christensen

doc queue jump

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Jun 26, 2026

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1 min read

Rakuten Is the Easiest Extra Amex Points Most People Ignore

A shopping portal can turn normal online purchases into extra Membership Rewards points.

Austin Christensen

travel rewards

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Jun 26, 2026

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1 min read

The Southwest Companion Pass Is a Timing Game

Same pass. Very different value depending on when you earn it.

Austin Christensen

doc queue jump

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Jun 23, 2026

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1 min read

Amex No-Lifetime-Language Offers Are the Exception, Not the Rule

NLL can reopen a bonus door, but only when the offer language actually says it.

Austin Christensen

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