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If you only want one card ... by Summer Hull, Director of Content It's the time of year for new beginnings and routines — if that means now is the time for you to get serious about making your money work for you and getting that first rewards credit card, we're here to help. I've been at the points and miles game for about 20 years, and most often, the card I recommend over and over again to those wanting to get started in a rewards-earning lifestyle is the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. We understand that not everyone wants multiple credit cards, so if you only want one hard-working card in your wallet, this can be it. It's a slam-dunk place to start; it has a reasonable annual fee and earns rewards that are easy to use, too. You can book travel via Chase's travel site — or, even better, you can transfer the points to popular travel programs such as United Airlines MileagePlus, World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy and Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards. This gives you many options when the time comes to cash in your points and make your dream trip a reality. Points add up quickly, with 60,000 bonus points awarded after you get the card and spend $4,000 in the first three months of card membership. You'll also rack up points in some bonus categories, like 3 points per dollar on dining and 2 points per dollar on travel. An underrated perk these days is that the Sapphire Preferred will even have your back covering some unexpected eligible expenses if you use it to pay for your trip. So if dreaded flight cancellations and long delays come to ruin your fun — even when it's a "weather-related" cause — you'll be covered. If you get the card now and work on earning that sign-up bonus, then 2024 can become the year that you take that first big rewards trip. Everything you need to know about the Chase Sapphire Preferred 11 reasons to choose the Chase Sapphire Preferred over the fancier Chase Sapphire Reserve Chase Sapphire Preferred: Earn 60,000 of the most valuable bank points If you've already mastered the world of Ultimate Rewards and have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, take a look at this card next. It's another great card to layer into your wallet, as that will unlock a whole new family of rewards. Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: Andaz Costa Rica. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY.

Today's top stories Best hotels in Honolulu in 2024 When it comes to location, amenities and overall value, these are the best hotels in Honolulu — and, often, some of the best hotels in Hawaii. Read more 3 cards have best-ever offers right now — which 1 should I choose? What cobranded credit card should I sign up for in light of Chase and American Express offering valuable hotel and airline perks with some of their cards? Read more Delta unveils first-ever flights to Brisbane, joining American, United Delta Air Lines is launching service from Los Angeles to Brisbane, Australia, beginning later this year. Read more Get thousands of bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when you book a cruise As part of a limited-time promotion, book a cruise through Marriott's Cruise with Points program for up to 9 Marriott Bonvoy points for every dollar spent on a cruise. Read more Silver Dollar City: Everything you need to know about a Midwest cave turned theme park From the history to the rides and even the food, here's everything you need to know before you visit Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Read more

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