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Tag: informed-newbie
Informed newbie turns Chase denial into approval. Here’s how.
Greg The Frequent Miler
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March 5, 2019
15
This post is both a reminder (call recon when denied for a card!) and a story about how to get approved for a Chase...
Over 700K and slowing down. Should Ben go for 125K more?
Greg The Frequent Miler
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August 8, 2018
26
When we last checked in on our "informed newbie", Ben had pulled in over 600,000 points through signup bonuses in a 9 month span. ...
(Expired) Over 600,000 points and well under 5/24
Greg The Frequent Miler
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March 7, 2018
45
It’s time to check in again with our informed newbie Ben. Previously, we helped him form a credit card plan. Next, he successfully signed up for...
Newbie’s Second Dance
Greg The Frequent Miler
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November 1, 2017
6
The informed newbie that I've written about before is back with a second round of credit card applications. He succeeded in a few ways that may surprise you. Read on for details...
Newbie’s progress and his 3X surprise
Greg The Frequent Miler
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July 27, 2017
29
Do you remember our informed newbie, Ben? First, we helped him form a credit card plan. Next, he successfully signed up for three cards...
(Expired) Newbie’s new credit card plan, and initial results
Greg The Frequent Miler
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June 23, 2017
13
A bit over a week ago I published "A credit card plan for a well informed newbie." There I detailed a plan for this...
A credit card plan for a well informed newbie
Greg The Frequent Miler
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June 14, 2017
38
A single retiree named Ben recently asked me for advice. Has has read about the advantages of signing up for credit cards for signup...
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