These Are the Two Cards to Get If Just Starting with Miles

If you’re just getting started you need to get the most powerful combo of credit cards to earn miles. I’ve discussed the general strategy to maximize miles from credit cards over your lifetime recently, but let me be very specific for beginners.

Start with the Chase Freedom Unlimited® and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. While you’re at it, get the Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card if you have more spending capacity and a business. I recommend these 2-3 cards because:

They earn Ultimate Rewards, that transfer to 11 partner airline
They complement each other.