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Staples & Home Depot

Today, in preparation for pear trees,  I went to Home Depot to buy some peat moss. Next to the Home Depot was a Staples, like many vendors, they had a large display of gift cards to be bought. I bought $125 worth of gift cards using my Chase Amazon which would net me a cash Read More

Amazon Payments

I am in talks with a graphic designer to help me out with a banner graphic. I would have like to create and do everything myself, but I have no artistic ability… but little does she know, I will be paying her using Amazon Payments. Let’s begin with how great this service is. If you Read More

Why I go to the bank and open my accounts

When opening a credit card, banks only send a credit check once a day for a hard pull which would affect your score. The opportunity cost of going to the bank to open the account is your time. Which also entails less credit card openings in a day for churning. I have yet to try Read More

Chase Freedom

Highlights of why I use my Chase Freedom everyday: Ultimate Rewards 1 point for every dollar spent 10 points for every transaction 10% of the purchase in points No fees To get the 10 points for every transaction and 10% of the purchase in points, you must have a Chase checking account. The basic checking Read More

United “Deal”

Day 2 on the United “Deal” and only 651 people bought miles, at this current rate, it does not look very good to being a deal.Let’s run through some more scenarios.Because it hit the threshold of 500+, bonus miles will now be 35%.Here is the math breakdown:To buy 40,000 miles it will cost you $1505 Read More

Welcome!

Hello Readers!Welcome to ChasingThePoints! My goal here is to bring ideas to you about how to maximize your credit card points and frequent mile accounts. Let’s start off today with this offer I received from United:Offer details:To take advantage of this offer, you must use the order links on this page.Promotional offer valid until 11:59 Read More