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#164: Chris shares a unique way to earn points: using your credit card to pay taxes. He outlines the various options available to help you evaluate whether it’s worth paying taxes on your credit card. Chris also shares the latest news in the world of points and miles, including transfer partners and bonuses, recent devaluations, card-linked offers, and more.
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Full Show Notes
(01:53) Can You Pay Taxes on a Credit Card?
(03:56) Making 3% Profit
(06:58) Meeting Minimum Spend on Big Welcome Bonus
(11:07) Buying Cheap Points with Cards
(15:56) Earning Status
(28:54) Bilt Rewards Adds Alaska Airlines & Loses American AAdvantage
(31:06) News from Wells Fargo
(37:27) Current Transfer Bonuses (March 2023)
(39:42) News Around Devaluations
(47:01) point.me for Amex Membership Rewards® Points
(47:36) Q2 Bonus Categories
(48:04) Current Card-Linked Offers
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