What’s In My Wallet Q3 2023: Optimizing *EVERY* dollar (Maximizing Credit Card Rewards)

  Рет қаралды 42,435

Tech Mentor Maria

Tech Mentor Maria

Күн бұрын

Learn more about all of my card picks here: cardonomics.com/i/mariatech
Click "Show More" to see Ad Disclosure
Find the table with my rewards structure here: www.techmentormaria.com/blog/...
Learn more about all debit and credit cards mentioned in the links below (in the order of them being mentioned)
Chase Checking: accounts.chase.com/raf/share/...
Charles Schwab Investor Checking: www.schwab.com/client-referra...
Betterment Checking: betterment.com/friend-referral-offer?referral_key=mariatechtok
Betterment Cash Reserve: betterment.com/friend-referral-offer?referral_key=mariatechtok
Chase Freedom Unlimited®: cardonomics.com/i/mariatech/c...
Chase Ink Business Unlimited®: cardonomics.com/i/mariatech/i...
Bilt Mastercard®: bilt-rewards.sjv.io/c/3947361...
Chase Freedom Flex℠: www.referyourchasecard.com/18...
Citi Custom Cash℠: cardonomics.com/i/mariatech/c...
Amazon Prime Visa: www.amazon.com/dp/BT00LN946S?...
The Platinum Card® from American Express: cardonomics.com/i/mariatech/t...
Sapphire Reserve®: cardonomics.com/i/mariatech/c...
Citi Premier® Card: cardonomics.com/i/mariatech/c...
🌐 NEWEST blog post - Comparing the Best Travel Credit Cards for Beginners: www.techmentormaria.com/blog/...
HOW I OPTIMIZE MY $$$ SPENDING
💳 My Favorite Credit Cards - www.techmentormaria.com/top-c...
🏡 Get Points for Rent - www.techmentormaria.com/bilt
🖥️ My Perfect Work Desk Set-Up: • My ✨NEW✨ Productive, M...
💌 Sign up to my weekly email newsletter - www.techmentormaria.com/newsl...
🛍️ MY AMAZON STOREFRONT
www.techmentormaria.com/amazon
🤓 Books Tech Career - www.techmentormaria.com/books
🧖‍♀️ Skin Care Routine
www.techmentormaria.com/skincare
MY FAVORITE GEAR
📸 Sony A7R3 - www.techmentormaria.com/sony-...
🖥 Desk Set-Up - www.techmentormaria.com/desk
MY FAVORITE TOOLS
🖼 Canva - How I create and edit images - techmentormaria.com/canva
📲 Also find me on TikTok for shorter videos - / mariatechtok
Books to learn:
Head First Learn to Code: techmentormaria.com//book-hea...
Head First Python: techmentormaria.com/book-python
Head First Programming: techmentormaria.com/book-prog...
ABOUT ME
🙋‍♀️ I’m Maria, an Engineering Manager at a big tech company and I’ve been coding since I was 13 years old. I love working in tech because building new things and being creative is something that makes me really happy. While on this journey, I realized how lots of questions I receive in 1:1s get repeated a lot so I decided to upload short and simple Q&A videos on TikTok which grew to a small amount of followers. For some questions, I wanted to dive deeper with longer answers which is how this channel started. Thanks for being here - my goal is to help some people out and make their lives at tech jobs more effective.
#TechMentorMaria #CreditCards #SmartSpending
***Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this description are from companies which Tech Mentor Maria will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Tech Mentor Maria is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers.

Пікірлер: 183
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
What should be my next card to optimize further? Taking ideas 💡
@raulbeto5
@raulbeto5 11 ай бұрын
Any thoughts on Amex personal gold
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Great welcome offer right now and that’s the card I’m considering next too. I think good all rounder if you want the Amex Trifecta!
@sethphillips9288
@sethphillips9288 11 ай бұрын
I was going to say the gold card as well, strictly for dining out and groceries! Also if you invest with Charles Schwab you should consider doing the Charles Schwab platinum card. your points can transfer directly to your brokerage account at a slightly higher rate!!! its wicked awesome!!
@daniels8161
@daniels8161 11 ай бұрын
That's a solid card setup you got there. Thanks for the video. Working on the Ink Bonus right now, and that Bilt is on my list, love that it transfers to Hyatt. Also, I need that Schwab debit card. that's an awesome perk. Here's a few card suggestions for you and some of their benefits. WYNDHAM REWARDS EARNER BUSINESS CARD If you stay at Wyndham properties: -8 points on Gas, -20 points (total) at Wyndham (8 pts from card, 10 for being a member, 20% more points for being a Diamond Member) -5 points on utilities, -Annual 15,000 point bonus, -10% discount when redeeming with points. -I've redeemed these points for around 2 cents per point before, although that's not always available. -Gives you the Diamond Status (highest status) at Wyndham and you can match it to Caesars Rewards, which has some pretty neat perks as well. It also has a decent sign up bonus. CAPITAL ONE SAVOR if you like Uber or some of their other categories: -covers your Uber One Membership until November 2024 -10% back on Uber and Uber Eats expenses. -Uber also gives you discounts on your purchases with the Uber One membership. -3% on restaurants, groceries, entertainment, and streaming services. -You will need a Capital One Venture card to convert it to points to transfer to partners. I've had great experience with my Venture X card, 2 points back on everything is pretty neat, and their travel portal usually has lower prices than Chase's, in my experience. -I'd recommend trying the Amex Platinum on airline fees instead of the Sapphire Reserve. In my experience, Amex has given me 5 points for those transactions as well. Your mileage may vary. Also want to add, I got that 150K point targeted offer too, and I thought the same thing as you, "it's time to get this card. LOL. Ended up loving it. BTW, I'm new here, this is the first video I see from you. Good stuff. I just hit that subscribe button.
@SledgeIncTeam
@SledgeIncTeam 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria The Amex Gold is probably my most used card but the card that I recommend to everyone is the Hilton Aspire. It's one of/if not the best travel card
@canines
@canines 10 ай бұрын
One of the best credit card videos I’ve seen. You deserve more subs !!!
@carolinaojeda5771
@carolinaojeda5771 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all this information. I need to start and follow your advise
@adamsledge7295
@adamsledge7295 11 ай бұрын
Great video! Love the spreadsheet at the end too, very smart. Thanks for sharing
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@playgirl44
@playgirl44 11 ай бұрын
Was so excited when you posted about this yesterday! Great video!
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Yay! Any credit card you didn’t expect or you’d swap out?
@playgirl44
@playgirl44 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria would add Amex gold as a charge card (or swap out if you have too many haha). Also loving BILT for 2x bonus on the 1st, rent and travel!
@Lucyy10
@Lucyy10 4 ай бұрын
Thxs girly I love this ❤
@jonathanfactor6688
@jonathanfactor6688 11 ай бұрын
Great video thanks hun
@Brittany77760
@Brittany77760 11 ай бұрын
I love this type of content!
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Love it! Anyone specific you’d like to see next?
@ImKeeday
@ImKeeday 10 ай бұрын
Im just getting into credit cause I used to spend everything on my debit, but I decided to begin the chase travel trifecta because I want to start traveling more and the overall rewards on all the cards are great in my opinion. Thanks for the video!
@CesarJoel
@CesarJoel 11 ай бұрын
Great cards and setup! Thanks for the info 👍
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@upwit13
@upwit13 11 ай бұрын
Great video, very informative!
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gsctrading7215
@gsctrading7215 11 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation and content. 👍. Just subscribed.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@pointsofview6346
@pointsofview6346 11 ай бұрын
Great Video and Card setup! For the Amex Platinum card I like the Charles Schwab version since you get that option to Cash out points at 1.10 cents per point along with all of the other benefits that the Amex Platinum card offers.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Oh I need to look into it!
@leoralphvillamayor
@leoralphvillamayor 19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the videos. I am new in the USA and watching your video gives me the idea of what to do. Please create a video of your credit card journey. Thank you.
@yvjyang
@yvjyang 10 ай бұрын
Subscribed!
@nodayzoff5902
@nodayzoff5902 11 ай бұрын
Great video 💪🏾💯
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@lykewize2048
@lykewize2048 9 ай бұрын
I lyke how you added your debits in the vid.
@whothou
@whothou 11 ай бұрын
That's it!!!! I'm subbing 8)
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Welcome ✨✨✨
@TheKhanman123
@TheKhanman123 11 ай бұрын
You rock keep it up
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@lenn55
@lenn55 11 ай бұрын
Schwab is great. I use them for investing in stocks, bonds and even their high yield checking account. No fees, minimums and free checks. Only downside is they don't have any physical bank locations but i use their app to deposit checks, ect.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
I use it for everything too (loving their T-Bill options recently!). I don't mind that they don't have physical bank locations tbh :)
@jhrielly
@jhrielly 7 ай бұрын
Occasionally I have several hundred dollars in cash I would like to deposit. That is the only issue I have.
@mahmoudfl5097
@mahmoudfl5097 11 ай бұрын
i just want to thank you for being an engineering manger and being a youtuber at the same time 😍😍
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
It’s a lot of work but also lots of fun, so thank you :)
@callmeNeno
@callmeNeno 11 ай бұрын
You’re godsend!!
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@alelokaoseumu
@alelokaoseumu 11 ай бұрын
I did not know about Bilt, that is cool
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Yeah when I found out about it, I just thought “FINALLY”
@OfficialEricGao
@OfficialEricGao 11 ай бұрын
Love the Bilt mastercard!
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Same, it's one of my favs these days!
@Szn97
@Szn97 11 ай бұрын
I hear a slight accent I love it lol❤️ you should make a video on how CL each card has and how much CL you’ve started at to where your at now with increases. Keep up the great work cheers💜
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, I’m from Germany but moved here 7 years ago :) The CL video sounds fun, I’ll put it on my list!
@miguelsandoval8203
@miguelsandoval8203 11 ай бұрын
my everyday purchase cards are capital one - venture, and quick silver. --- for travel - I use AMEX Delta Platinum -
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
So you're all in on Capital One -- I should explore this more!
@ashleybrown3875
@ashleybrown3875 2 ай бұрын
Iam just starting out with travel! What is the BEST CREDIT CARD for travel card? Also how long should I wait before applying for credit cards
@johnsonw
@johnsonw 11 ай бұрын
i would recommend Amex Gold, since you get 4x on dining and pairs well with the Plat
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
So many people recommended this! I think I’ll compare it with my chase trifecta next
@dorienxia9748
@dorienxia9748 11 ай бұрын
Great video! I got both the Amex platinum and bilt card just this past week. Apple Card is also nice for apple purchases 3% back and Costco offers 4% cash back on all restaurant spend.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
I feel like Chase often has an extra earning bonus for apple so I maybe the Amex gold is the better card here?
@dorienxia9748
@dorienxia9748 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria nice! I’ll have to look into the chase card. On another note, starting a travel influencer llc is another way to save and can provide 40% discount on all travel expenses so long as you classify as you classify travel as business expense.
@kathrinmaier8673
@kathrinmaier8673 10 ай бұрын
Hey Maria. Thanks for this video. I'm from Germany and i'm searching for a travel credit card. Most of the cards you mentioned are not availabile in Germany. Do you have any recommendations or experiences for credit cards in Germany?
@drothberg3
@drothberg3 6 ай бұрын
I'm new to Travel rewards and want to get into it and to be smarter about my credit card usage. I currently have a no-fee BOA Rewards Card as my base card; I've had it for a long time, and from what I understand, credit rating is based on the longest-open card you have, so I should probably keep it. My wife and I have a joint credit card, the CapOne Savor One. Should I get a BOA or CapOne travel rewards card to stay in the same family as one of my existing cards? I find the Chase travel card appealing, but I don't know if it's smart to go with a 3rd issuer.
@drag0n4ever
@drag0n4ever Ай бұрын
What about Venture X? Great catch-all card.
@vaggelisrizos134
@vaggelisrizos134 7 ай бұрын
wooow, you began with one only card, and now you have all of these? amazing, so you say that anyone can do this if spend smart and pay smart?
@snakepler
@snakepler 11 ай бұрын
Damn, I would never be able to have all that cards and organize them like that. You are awesome, lady.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! I think anyone is able to do this. Just start one by one
@KingGreen78
@KingGreen78 11 ай бұрын
It becomes easy, especially with apps on your phone,i use 9, cause i refuse to get back anything less than 3% most of my purchases, average 5% in return
@looseycanon
@looseycanon 11 ай бұрын
nah, trust me, couple of hours with the Internet and Excel, and you'll be in the same boat... assuming you'll actually need this kind of cash flow. I am on my eighth card and see, that I've maxed out, what I can do with the banks at three.
@QueenConsious
@QueenConsious 11 ай бұрын
You have some Great cards #TeamCashBack
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Anything I’m missing?
@nubianpwr
@nubianpwr 11 ай бұрын
1st time here, great card collection👍🏾 I'm considering the Citi Premier for international grocery spend, etc, and wondering if you think the Citi TY points are as valuable as Amex MR points? I have the Amex Gold, but the grocery mult is only for the US, and Amex doesn't have the acceptance int'l like Visa/Mstr card.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
They can be as valuable depending on how you want to use them! I think they have similar partners on the airline side but imo Amex is doing better with hotels as they have Hilton + Marriott while citi has Accor, Choice and Wyndham and I personally prefer Marriott properties but it depends on your needs for the card.
@dieseljackson2466
@dieseljackson2466 5 ай бұрын
Can you use the Bilt card for Mortgage
@fogrunr5075
@fogrunr5075 11 ай бұрын
Off the top... You need more color variety in your cards! 😂😂 Thanks for the ostentation😊
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
Haha, not something I care about optimizing
@thomashuber3320
@thomashuber3320 21 күн бұрын
Do I get these points also if I live in switzerland or just in the USA. Like if I buy groceries in the supermarket in switzerland I need to buy them with CHF do these cards allow me to pay with CHF and don't charge me extra for that
@jeremiahbronx4523
@jeremiahbronx4523 10 ай бұрын
Where are you from?
@reubenmorris487
@reubenmorris487 11 ай бұрын
I've seen Bilt thrown around a few times - but this moment is the first that I've actually looked at their web site. Rents are expensive for no reason; I don't think the land lords, rental companies, and investors should receive all the rewards. Thanks for the information. Please mention the use of high yield savings accounts from Amex and Citi to help offset credit card annual fees.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Bilt is honestly great. I’ve used it for so long and have no complaints. Just upsides :)
@nightfall4207
@nightfall4207 11 ай бұрын
i have and adiction to collecting credit cards
@geldinvestieren
@geldinvestieren Ай бұрын
What about Germany and Lufthansa ?
@Husane
@Husane 11 ай бұрын
Would you ever get the Venture X?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Watch out for a video about that in 2 weeks!
@evangibson8020
@evangibson8020 11 ай бұрын
Damn good setup. Why no Ink Cash for 5x internet/phone/cable and office supply (gift cards) ?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Good question -- I would recommend it for others but my expenses in those categories are really low. Phone is paid by from my company, I don't have cable and I feel like just getting the card for internet is overkill.
@kevinjurkiewicz9557
@kevinjurkiewicz9557 11 ай бұрын
Apple Card is great internationally since most places in Europe accept Apple Pay and there’s no foreign transaction fees
@jeanmolina92003
@jeanmolina92003 11 ай бұрын
hold up hold up, can you please elaborate on lowering the Plat's annual fee with the Green corporate, how do you go about doing so ?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
It’s their corporate cards! www.americanexpress.com/content/dam/amex/us/credit-cards/features-benefits/corporate/corporate-marketing-assets/pcac-offer-overview.pdf
@CasandraMcCants
@CasandraMcCants 10 ай бұрын
Hi! New to this and the BILT card. If I add my utilities to auto pay on the 1st those are worth 2 points? Also, if I purchase gift cards on the 1st are those also worth 2 points?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
Every purchase is double the regular points on rent day, so yes!
@TheZombaslaya
@TheZombaslaya 11 ай бұрын
Have you considered adding any Capital One cards? I decided to go with the Venture X and Savor One combo over the Chase cards.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
That's next on my lis! So many people have mentioned Capital One and I'll look into it more now.
@relentless.resell
@relentless.resell 11 ай бұрын
venture x is a sleeper! packs a great punch comparable to chase sapphire reserve but at a lower annual fee cost. I had to get it
@malukojoexvi9957
@malukojoexvi9957 11 ай бұрын
can the BILT be use for mortgage payment aswell?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not :( lots of people were asking for that I believe.
@dustin7708
@dustin7708 11 ай бұрын
Betterment also reimburses ATM fees worldwide and has no international fees. It’s the clone of the Schwab. Fidelity has a card that does the same as well.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Maybe I should get rid of my Schwab Checking then
@SledgeIncTeam
@SledgeIncTeam 11 ай бұрын
Great content. I have 4 of these cards. Amex Platinum, Bilt, Amazon Prime and the Schwab debit card. I'm thinking about the Citi Premiere. I cancelled my Amex Green card but I might get it again in the Future. I make content too on cards and right now i have 31 cards 😉
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Omg 31 cards is a lot. Why did you cancel your Amex Green?
@SledgeIncTeam
@SledgeIncTeam 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria hahahaha well I only carry 8 at any given time. Like I don't carry my platinum cards unless I'm traveling, etc... I cancelled the Green card because I have the NFCU More Rewards card which has most of the same multipliers but I want to gift CLEAR to my Oldest son so I'm going to get it again
@SledgeIncTeam
@SledgeIncTeam 11 ай бұрын
@@MrBankRelations I want the Premier mainly for the SUB. I have the Multipliers beat with some of my other cards but I want into those Thank You Points! 😀.. and it is a nice looking card
@josephlee148
@josephlee148 11 ай бұрын
You flashed your custom card numbers towards the end
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Yeah I replaced the card shortly after posting 😅 thanks for letting me know though.
@davidlikescanada
@davidlikescanada 10 ай бұрын
Do you have any thoughts about keeping credit cards and accumulating points through spend vs. rotating through credit cards for sign up bonus?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
I don’t really do churning tbh. I only apply for credit cards when I see an actual need for them in my life to optimize dollar spending more!
@jhrielly
@jhrielly 7 ай бұрын
I am a long time churner. The only annual fees I pay are for the Amex cards and only renew when they offer a significant bonus. Have a + 850 score because I do my research before I close an account.
@logancarman1917
@logancarman1917 11 ай бұрын
If you had to pick from one top tier travel card what would it be? Venture X, CSR or Platinum? (Or another) Currently only travel 1-2 times a year but live in Boston with the Sapphire lounge. Thanks!!
@Leoprieto74
@Leoprieto74 11 ай бұрын
I know you didn’t ask me! While waiting for the expert to respond to your question, here is my two cents. Since you travel out of BOS, access to the new Sapphire Lounge is definitely important. The Venture X and Platinum will give you one visit for free (no guest unless they are authorized user with their own Priority Pass). The CSR will give you unlimited free visits with two guest for free. However, for most people the effective AF of the CSR is $190. The effective AF of the Venture X is positive $10. For the Amex Platinum is also easy to break even on the AF with all the statement credits. If you travel with your family I will go with the CSR (save on the $75 guest fee for the Sapphire Lounge). Also consider where do you fly frequently and which Lounges that airport has. The Capital One Lounges and Centurion Lounges are nice too. Have Fun!!! Btw, I have the Venture X and the Platinum and I am planning on getting the CSR in October. Yes, I am a little obsessed with Airport Lounges 😂.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
I’d probably pick the CSR for me because I get the most value from it. Also, UR points are pretty valuable and stable.
@Brilliantick99
@Brilliantick99 2 ай бұрын
You havent posted in a long time are you okay
@youseennothing8432
@youseennothing8432 11 ай бұрын
Can you please share how many cards fit inside the wallet? I would like to purchase it.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
At least 10 cards for me!
@tgarrett6820
@tgarrett6820 11 ай бұрын
Amex Gold! 4x restaurants and groceries is HUGE! Also Amex Blue Business Plus for 2x points on every purchase which both cards goes perfectly with the Platinum
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
I really thought about it and this might be my next card for sure! But I’d only get it for restaurants because I get more value from the citi
@mattkopf1105
@mattkopf1105 11 ай бұрын
How do you get the $150 credit off the platinum annual fee by having the AmEx green corporate card? I have one myself but the green card is all through my company while my platinum is my personal. does this credit still apply?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
here you go: www.americanexpress.com/content/dam/amex/us/credit-cards/features-benefits/corporate/corporate-marketing-assets/pcac-offer-overview.pdf
@user-tz9ff3kj4d
@user-tz9ff3kj4d 11 ай бұрын
Can you direct me to the business green card offsetting 150 for plat? Thank you!
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
It’s their corporate cards! www.americanexpress.com/content/dam/amex/us/credit-cards/features-benefits/corporate/corporate-marketing-assets/pcac-offer-overview.pdf
@Pharaoh_The_Great
@Pharaoh_The_Great 10 ай бұрын
Collecting credit cards like Pokémon cards huh… got to catch them all
@Kai._._.
@Kai._._. 11 ай бұрын
Gutes Video aber die meisten sind nur in US verfügbar oder?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Ja ist nur USA
@hectormelendez908
@hectormelendez908 11 ай бұрын
Hi, how was your data points when you applied for the CSR? Currently, I have been receiving emails of pre approval, and also on the app is showing me that I'm pre aproved.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Ufff I think I was 2 years into even having a credit score, probably around 670 tbh but I had a chase checking account + my freedom already for a year. Also, I applied for the CSR in branch because I got rejected once before (struggles when you’re an immigrant without credit history I guess).
@hectormelendez908
@hectormelendez908 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria nice, thanks for sharing your experience.
@chriss4396
@chriss4396 11 ай бұрын
How you rack up all them Chase cards 5/24 is in the way right now..
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
It took me around 7 years to get all of those cards.
@bnguy
@bnguy 11 ай бұрын
I think your next step is to PC your CSR into a second CFF and then reapply for a new CSR to get another SUB!
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
I’m thinking about it but need to consider because I might invest in a second real estate property this year so can’t just randomly apply for cards and hurt my credit score 🥲
@bnguy
@bnguy 11 ай бұрын
Oh what about getting the CIBC and since it’s a business card it won’t affect your person credit score
@chollettgarrett
@chollettgarrett 11 ай бұрын
SO the business unlimited isn’t even used? 13:59 seems like you really have too many credit cards and aren’t getting true value out of any of them
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
I use every card every month to its full potential for me :)
@dariolorente6316
@dariolorente6316 11 ай бұрын
Next step, buying a trolley to carry all these cards while on a trip 😂😂😂
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
Apple Pay is my best friends :)
@sjl4554
@sjl4554 11 ай бұрын
any card wallet rec
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Apple wallet 😅 jk, the one in the video is actually a card wallet for men (but I love it for me). High quality, sturdy and timeless. Montblanc Card Holder: amzn.to/3NFf4AY
@j.r.1426
@j.r.1426 11 ай бұрын
How many total credit cards you have now
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
Probably around 10!
@illhill
@illhill 11 ай бұрын
I’m curious to know what benefits you get out of the CSR that make you value it so much? For me and plenty of other people, the CSP is good enough when it comes to its benefits and multipliers. And the fact that its annual fee is $95 instead of $550, makes me so hesitant to upgrade to the CSR one day.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Oh I even did the math once 😅 www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dDjjXR/
@illhill
@illhill 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria thank you so much for the breakdown!
@JoseSantiago-yq7co
@JoseSantiago-yq7co 11 ай бұрын
Interesting note. If you upgrade to the CSR and downgrade it back before the annual fee is due, you get the benefits (like the $300 credit) without having to pay the annual fee. I upgraded my CFU to CSR in March, used the credit on a rental car & instacart credit a couple of times and then downgraded back to the CFU in July when I saw the annual fee hit. Never had to pay it.
@JB-pk1jx
@JB-pk1jx 11 ай бұрын
The reserve is terrible value after year 1. You’re paying chase $250 to own the card
@JoseSantiago-yq7co
@JoseSantiago-yq7co 11 ай бұрын
@@JB-pk1jx That's why you product change to no annual fee card whenever the annual fee hits to avoid paying it, and then upgrade again when you need the 1.5X multiplier for the travel portal or want to take advantage of the $300 travel credit. Wait for the annual fee to hit and downgrade again before you pay.
@reality2541
@reality2541 11 ай бұрын
Maria, do you have something for German people? I guess you already advised your friends and family from Germany as well :) I currently have just the Amex Platinum with the Reward Turbo 1,5x Can I optimize while living in DE? And as you know, every Creditcard is listed in "SCHUFA". Since a lot of Viewers are probably from Germany (I guess), it would be beneficial :) I really appreciate any help you can provide.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Yeah I looked into it briefly and only found a few cards from Amex and some airline cards. I can film a special video on that in the next few weeks, just need to educate myself first :)
@reality2541
@reality2541 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria @techmentormaria Many thanks!! :)) (i removed the link) This is probably a good starting point since I'm eager to optimize my spending. I also collect the Amex Points, then transfer them to Payback (yeah, you know this system, haha). And after that, there are yearly 2-3 times special offers, where you get 20% added Lufthansa Miles & More Points when converting to M&M. So Amex to Payback -> 1:0,5,. And then 1:1 to M&M. At least during my Consulting time, it helped me to get some free flights, Business Class upgrades, and my lovely Rimowa Cabin bag. Best :)
@reality2541
@reality2541 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria Thank you!
@tomrockefeller4620
@tomrockefeller4620 11 ай бұрын
US Bank Cash + is a must for the ultimate rewards setup. This allows you to earn 5% back on categories of your choosing, including utilities! The only downside is US Bank requires excellent credit to get approved. US Bank also offers the Altitude Go, with 4x on dining, takeout and restaurant delivery--with no annual fee. Both of these cards offer sign up bonuses.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Great idea for a next card, I’ll definitely look into it!
@JoseSantiago-yq7co
@JoseSantiago-yq7co 11 ай бұрын
What if I told you you could get 5X UR on all your Amazon spend up to $25K/yr? Do you think anybody would be interested?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Spill the tea if it’s not fake news 😅
@davidprettoofficial
@davidprettoofficial 11 ай бұрын
Citi premier card is a sleeper!
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
💤
@zoom153
@zoom153 11 ай бұрын
The betterment debit card also reimburses atm fees correct?
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 10 ай бұрын
Yes, I learned that recently too!
@AK-Star007
@AK-Star007 11 ай бұрын
Wow, i will go crazy if i loose my wallet full of so many cards.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
✨digital wallet✨
@brandony.1824
@brandony.1824 10 ай бұрын
I’m getting German accent vibes
@upcloseimage
@upcloseimage 10 ай бұрын
I need to find a way to slow your video down. 😂
@Pharaoh_The_Great
@Pharaoh_The_Great 10 ай бұрын
Go to settings and click playback speed
@chaoticpanda-bb9bx
@chaoticpanda-bb9bx 10 ай бұрын
Lol you are paying over $1000 a year alone in fees. How much does a person need to charge a year for it to be logical to own all those cards? Must be making some serious $$$$$
@dominikworn2132
@dominikworn2132 11 ай бұрын
german please :(
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Only 5% of my viewers are from Germany so wouldn’t make much sense for me to create German videos :(
@smnbrgss
@smnbrgss 11 ай бұрын
My credit card journey: 1. Capital One Platinum 2. Capital One Quicksilver 3. Chase Freedom Unlimited 4. Chase Reserve 5. Apple Card 6. Bilt 6.5. Fizz (a debit card that acts like a credit card) - Found out about it through Caleb Hammer. Highly recommend it to especially people just getting into the CC game. 7. Curve
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
How are you using your Capital Ones?
@jmsshannon
@jmsshannon 11 ай бұрын
I like 2 from Discover. One is a debit card for their online checking that gives 1% cash back and their Discover it card, which is their rotating 5% cash back card
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
I started out with Discover to build my credit score as an immigrant but switched to Chase a few years in for better value :)
@tarrius1210
@tarrius1210 11 ай бұрын
Just subcribed.
@techmentormaria
@techmentormaria 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tarrius1210
@tarrius1210 11 ай бұрын
@@techmentormaria You're welcome. Do you value hotel specific cards like Hyatt etc? What's your thoughts on hotel cards or do you just prefer flexible travel reward currency like Chase UR points for example?
@Kidney45723
@Kidney45723 11 ай бұрын
Tell me your Facebook page I follow you
Final muy inesperado 🥹
00:48
Juan De Dios Pantoja
Рет қаралды 18 МЛН
FOOTBALL WITH PLAY BUTTONS ▶️❤️ #roadto100million
00:20
Celine Dept
Рет қаралды 36 МЛН
What's in my wallet 2024? (UK)
12:20
Be Clever With Your Cash
Рет қаралды 11 М.
What's in My Wallet  (Optimizing My Card Strategy)
14:11
Chase Yokoyama
Рет қаралды 6 М.
What's in Graham Stephan's $10 MILLION Wallet? Ft Graham Stephan
13:55
What Cards Are In My Wallet for 2024?
12:19
Raymond La
Рет қаралды 8 М.
What's In My Mother's Wallet
11:12
Calby Ng
Рет қаралды 2,2 М.
The 7 BEST Credit Cards of 2024
16:40
Daniel Braun
Рет қаралды 51 М.
How Many Credit Cards Should You ACTUALLY Have?
15:52
Daniel Braun
Рет қаралды 48 М.
What's In My Father's Wallet
8:41
Calby Ng
Рет қаралды 4,5 М.
Final muy inesperado 🥹
00:48
Juan De Dios Pantoja
Рет қаралды 18 МЛН