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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

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

Mar 7, 2026

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4 min read

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

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Austin Christensen

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Chase Pay Yourself Back: When It's Worth It and When to Skip It

Apr 15, 2026

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3 min read

Chase Pay Yourself Back: When It's Worth It and When to Skip It

💰 Chase will give you 1.5 cents per point — but only sometimes

Austin Christensen

The Southwest Companion Pass: The Best Deal in Travel (And How to Get It Every Year)

Apr 13, 2026

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7 min read

The Southwest Companion Pass: The Best Deal in Travel (And How to Get It Every Year)

✈️ One trick gets your travel partner to fly free — every flight, all year

Austin Christensen

Capital One Venture X Review: The Simplest Premium Card in the Game

Apr 10, 2026

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7 min read

Capital One Venture X Review: The Simplest Premium Card in the Game

✈️ $395 annual fee. $300 travel credit. 10k anniversary miles. The math literally pays you $5.

Austin Christensen

Apr 8, 2026

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6 min read

Best Credit Cards for Beginners (2026)

🃏 The 3 cards every points beginner should have — in ordeR

Austin Christensen

The 5/24 Rule and Why It Should Change How You Apply for Cards

Apr 6, 2026

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4 min read

The 5/24 Rule and Why It Should Change How You Apply for Cards

🔒 Chase will reject you for this — and never explain why

Austin Christensen

Does the Amex Platinum Pay for Itself? (The Honest Answer)

Apr 3, 2026

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8 min read

Does the Amex Platinum Pay for Itself? (The Honest Answer)

💎 Amex Platinum at $895/year — when it's worth it, and when it isn't

Austin Christensen