Leaving the firm. Best way to use Amex points? Redeem as gift cards or transfer to bonvoy?

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Get an AmEx everyday card, no annual fee and keep your points

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Already have csr as main points card. What do you use the everyday card for? Any sign on bonus or point redemption perks? Only have 26k or so

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I just use it to park my points for now, but there's a small bonus for spending $1k in 3 months

Those are both really bad redemptions. Consider airline transfer partners or better yet open a new MR card to pool your points

Transfer to personal Amex

Schwab platinum, cash out to Roth IRA

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