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Informed newbie turns Chase denial into approval. Here’s how.

Greg The Frequent Miler - 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...
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Over 700K and slowing down. Should Ben go for 125K more?

Greg The Frequent Miler - 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. ...
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(Expired) Over 600,000 points and well under 5/24

Greg The Frequent Miler - 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...
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Newbie’s Second Dance

Greg The Frequent Miler - 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...
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Newbie’s progress and his 3X surprise

Greg The Frequent Miler - 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...
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(Expired) Newbie’s new credit card plan, and initial results

Greg The Frequent Miler - 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...
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A credit card plan for a well informed newbie

Greg The Frequent Miler - 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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