First Year Strategy
Which approach will you take?
It can be daunting to start this adventure, but with a carefully laid out plan, you are in good hands to succeed!
Below you will find 2 examples on which credit cards to open in the first year. Many factors will dictate your 1st year approach, including your maximum monthly spend.
You get to decide how fast you go. Remember, this is a marathon and not a sprint!
Conservative Approach
Open Credit Cards by Date:
January 01, Chase Sapphire Preferred =
60,000 Ultimate Reward Point
April 01, Ink Business Preferred =
100,000 Ultimate Reward Points
July 01, Ink Business Cash =
75,000 Ultimate Reward Points
Oct 01, Ink Business Unlimited =
75,000 Ultimate Reward Points
TOTAL = 310, 000 UR’s
Ambitious Approach
Open Credit Cards by Date:
January 01, Chase Sapphire Preferred =
60,000 Ultimate Reward Point
March 01, Ink Business Preferred =
100,000 Ultimate Reward Points
May 01, Ink Business Cash =
75,000 Ultimate Reward Points
July 01, Ink Business Unlimited =
75,000 Ultimate Reward Points
September 01, AMEX Gold =
130,000 Membership Reward Points
November 01, AMEX Business Gold =
130,000 Membership Reward Points
TOTAL =
310, 000 UR’s
260,000 MR’s
Get you travel partners to play!
Travel hacking, when involving two players – Player One (P1) and Player Two (P2) – is a strategic approach to maximize travel rewards, typically through credit cards Sign On Bonuses. Essentially ping-ponging referrals back and forth, earning additional points.
2 Player Mode - more fun, and gets you further in the Game!