The Pursuing Points Podcast: Credit Cards | Points and Miles | Travel

The Pursuing Points Podcast: Credit Cards | Points and Miles | Travel


Latest Episodes

PPP: 012 – Delta Medallion Choice Benefit Selection & More
January 21, 2017

Join me as I discuss my thought process regarding my Delta Medallion Benefit selection. We’ll also talk about the Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. the Preferred now that the sign-up bonus on the Reserve has dropped to 50,000 points.

PPP: 011 – Credit Card Spring Cleaning
November 30, 2016

In this episode I talk about a letter I received from Chase telling me that a card i’ve had for the last 4 years was being cancelled effective immediately! My first reaction was to fight, but when I thought about it I decided to take a different approa...

PPP: 010 – Applying for the American Express Platinum Card
October 31, 2016

In this episode I apply for the American Express Platinum Card live on the air. Lets just say that the results are a bit more interesting than the time I applied for the Sapphire Reserve on the podcast. Give it a listen and let me know what you think i...

PPP: 009 – Good Cards for Bad Credit and How to Improve Your Credit Score
October 21, 2016

In this episode we take a look at credit scores, how they can be improved, and some of the good cards for bad credit. This episode was inspired by an iTunes review in which the reviewer said “I wish there was more info geared toward different credit ra...

PPP: 008 – SightDoing and Travel Planning w/ Becky Pokora
October 04, 2016

After years of traveling as a sightseeing tourist; visiting museums, and taking bus tours, Becky Pokora of TheGirlAndGlobe.com knew she wanted more. She ultimately coined the term SightDoing which she describes as discover the world through real,

PPP: 007 – Family Travel, Wallet Overview, Sapphire Reserve Mania w/ AJ Krow
September 23, 2016

Join myself and AJ Krow of MileageMayhem.com as we discuss; family travel, whats in AJ’s wallet, elite status, Chase Sapphire Reserve mania and more. AJ is a low volume high quality flier that calls DFW his home airport.

PPP: 006 – Debunking 5 Common Credit Myths
September 12, 2016

The world of credit is filled with myths and misinformation. If you’re not careful, taking some of this advice at face value can really hold you back when it comes to taking control of your financial life, specifically your credit score and credit card...

PPP: 005 – Personal travel, remote work, and 30k.com with Rui Bom
September 05, 2016

Meeting and talking with folks that you might not otherwise get the chance to interact with is one of the reasons I so thoroughly enjoy having a podcast. On todays episode I am joined by the Chief Marketing Officer for 30k.com, Rui Bom.

PPP: 004 – Explaining Delta Elite Status to my Friend Tony
September 04, 2016

My friend Tony doesn’t travel that much, and his main rewards card is the Bank of America 3-2-1 cash rewards card. After listening to the first Pursuing Points Podcast episode Tony messaged me and said “Great job,

PPP: 003 – Whats in my Wallet?
September 03, 2016

Building off of the success of our last episode, this episode focuses on the 11 credit cards that I currently have in my wallet. In recent blog posts i’ve talked about doing a credit card inventory every so often to decide which cards are worth keeping...