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June 5, 2026 | View Online |
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As promised, I’m writing this newsletter from a single bed (remember I’m a 6’4 man) in the little town of Seremban, where I’ve been eating my way through every local dish and checking every tourist attraction out in hyper speed. I have no windows in my room, and it cost $12 for the night.
Meanwhile, my editor, Hannah, is posting Instagram stories from St. Maarten.
How different our lives are.
Let’s get to the points:
Cheers,
Steven |
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| CARD OF THE WEEK |
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It Really Is Your Last Chance Now |
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I said the other day that it was basically your last chance to grab this card with its elevated bonus. If that wasn’t true before, it’s extremely true now. The bonus disappears on Monday. So you have the weekend to mull it over at best.
If you need a refresher, it’s a business card called the Capital One Venture Business Card.
I really like it for several reasons, but primarily because it doesn’t try to do too much. It’s a simple card with an excellent earning scheme, and an approachable annual fee that doesn’t require too much risk for those not fussed about counting every bonus category.
It shares the same 2x miles per dollar flat-rate scheme as almost all the other cards in the Venture line, so if you’re spending, you’re earning — it’s that simple. Business cards have a habit of being notoriously specific in their spending categories, so having one that picks up a decent rate for everything is always handy.
And for just $95 a year, it represents great value, even for smaller spending businesses.
And the bonus…the one that will change next week.
Currently it’s a tiered offer that favors slightly higher spending businesses. You’ll earn 75,000 miles after spending $7,500 within the first three months of opening the card, and then a further 75,000 miles after you hit $30,000 within six months. That figure seems high, but keep in mind it’s only $5,000 of outgoings per month.
Even if you know you won’t hit the $30,000 mark, the card is honestly still worth considering. But those who are definitely within that range need to make a call fast. If you’re a much higher spender, I’d recommend checking out its premium sibling card, the Capital One Venture X Business Card.
Otherwise, check out the last chance bonus here.
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| LEARN THE LANGUAGE |
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Make Summer Epic With a New Language |
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You already know how to get there for less. Now make the most of every destination once you arrive.
Learning the local language is the travel upgrade that no points strategy can replicate — better experiences, hidden gems, and connections that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one.
With Babbel, a quick 10-minute lesson, a relaxing podcast, or some conversation practice fits seamlessly into your summer routine. The Babbel Method is designed to fit any lifestyle — learn your way, at your own pace. You could be having real conversations in a new language within 3 weeks.
Start Babbel today and make every redemption trip worth even more this summer.
Up to 55% off. |
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| STEVEN'S TIPS |
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And This Epic Bonus Will Go Soon, Too
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Two cards and no tips today — I’ve sold out, obviously.
Now I can’t speak about this card as openly as I did the one up top, but I can go into detail about its bonus and let you know it’s ending soon.
I’ve spoken about it a lot over the past few weeks, and in my opinion, this is the best single introductory offer I think I’ve seen. I might be proven mathematically wrong in some way, but for sheer pound-for-pound value and because of the strength of the points you’ll earn, I stand by my assessment. I’m not certain what it will drop to, but it sure as hell won’t be as strong as this.
For another refresher, the current bonus is 150,000 points earned after spending $6,000 within the first three months of card ownership. That’s incredible.
You might remember last week, I showed you how to squeeze as much as $13,000 worth of value from those points, whether you went big with a huge business class redemption or booked a ton of economy flights. All in all, the average value of those points is around 2 cents each, so if you don’t get 3 grand out of it in travel, you’re doing something wrong.
You have more time on your hands than the offer, but it isn’t sticking around too much longer, so get your thinking cap on and piece together whether or not your habits match with the perks and credits that it offers. It has a big annual fee — which is offset easily for the right person — but it’s big enough that most people should consider the true value.
I won’t harp on for too long as this is looking like a very info-dense newsletter (I’m trying to bore Hannah on her little Caribbean jaunt), but seriously consider this card.
It’s been a while since I was won over by a product so successfully.
Learn more about the card here.
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Long Term vs Short Term Growth Strategies
Flight prices are rising; points are devaluing; and if you hadn’t noticed, the cost of pretty much everything else went up, too. It’s an odd time. Investing is one of the best ways to try and beat the incessant march of inflation, but not all methods are created equal. Long-term and short-term have their pros and cons — what they are, I have no idea. That’s why we hired someone else to write about it.
Learn all about long-term and short-term growth strategies here.
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| TRANSFER BONUS ROUNDUP |
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Transfer Bonuses You Should Consider This Month |
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June is shaping up to be a surprisingly busy month in terms of transfer bonuses. A few of the May bonuses are about to disappear, while Amex and Citi have already started rolling out June offers. As always, don't transfer speculatively. A 30% bonus is only valuable if you actually have a redemption in mind.
American Express Membership Rewards
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Citi ThankYou Rewards
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30% transfer bonus to Qatar Airways Avios.
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30% transfer bonus to Preferred Hotels I Prefer Rewards (ends June 13).
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25% transfer bonus to Wyndham Rewards (ends June 13).
Citi’s transfers to Qatar are pretty awesome and do allow you to take advantage of any airline that uses Avios. The Best use of it would be to find Qsuite availability and save even more.
Marriott also has a 25% transfer bonus to United MileagePlus. It still doesn’t technically make it a good deal, but if you’re in a pinch for United miles, it’s worth using. |
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