2026 What’s In My Wallet: Best Travel Credit Cards + Points Strategy

February 19
15 mins

Episode Description

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Timestamps:

00:00 Semi-Annual Credit Card Audit: What’s in My Wallet & Binder

00:15 Travel Abroad Go-To: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Alaska Atmos Summit

01:40 My 4-Step “Going Out to Eat” Card Algorithm (Citi, Marriott, Amex, Chase)

03:45 The Rest of My Wallet: Lounge Cards, Hotel Keepers & Business Platinum Debate

05:19 Pickpocketed in Serbia: How I Got My Wallet Back

05:59 Into the Binder: Downgrades, Taxes Card & Keeping Credit Limits

07:10 Business Spend Strategy: Chase Ink, Paying Staff, and 2x Catchalls

09:03 Ads & Hotel Status: Amex Business Gold + Marriott Elite Night Math

10:35 Status Match Relics & Extra Cards I Don’t Use Anymore

11:35 New Card Deep Dive: Bilt 2.0 Palladium as a 3x Catchall

13:05 Rent Payment Plan + Why Bilt’s Math Creates Decision Fatigue

14:54 Wrap-Up: Keep Your Points Strategy Dynamic + Get Help If Needed


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