Chase Freedom travel tips

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One of my favorite parts of a new quarter is learning the Chase Freedom (no longer available to new applicants) and Chase Freedom Flex's bonus categories. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are the rewards I use most frequently, so I love deciding on my strategy to maximize bonus points with my Freedom Flex each quarter.

It's easy to focus on premium travel rewards credit cards thanks to their outsized benefits, but don't forget about solid rewards cards with more modest perks and no annual fees like the Chase Freedom Flex and Discover it® Cash Back.

As a relative newcomer to the world of credit cards, I've found that I have to pick and choose my cards carefully. Welcome offers come and go, benefits are added and removed, and spending habits change.

When it comes to no-annual-fee credit cards, it doesn't get much better than Chase's duo of the Chase Freedom Flex and Chase Freedom Unlimited. And one of them just launched a fantastic special offer for new applicants — with the potential to take home a slew of valuable Ultimate Rewards points.

It's no secret that stepping into the world of credit card points and miles can be intimidating. Intricate rewards structures, hefty annual fees and unattainable sign-up bonuses are hard enough for the pros to grasp. But for a beginner like myself, it can feel impossible.

After a strong start to the year with its Q1 and Q2 categories, Chase Freedom (no longer available to new applicants) and Chase Freedom Flex℠ cardholders have another chance to easily earn bonus points in this year's Q3 categories: gas stations, electric vehicle (EV) charging and select live entertainment.