Which credit cards do you recommend to maximise points and build credit even after a temp move out of US?
I got my SSN last May (permanent resident) and since then I got the Apple card and the basic CC from BoA, I also have an Affirm account, and US student debt. My credit score is at 700, I pay everything every month but I do have a high use% throughout the month.
I’m starting work now as a freelancer at $7k/m until Jan 2025, and then I’ll move overseas and earn ~$11.5k/m from Feb onwards.

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You could enroll your corporate Amex to get points on it and transfer them to a personal Amex. You might also be eligible for discounts on annual fee on personal Amex’s due to your corp card. I’d suggest checking that out.

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I also got the Bilt card, I forgot to mention it.

I will travel for work, and can only use the Amex card they give us for travel (should I get the best one and then downgrade a year after?), so won’t be able to use my personal CCs to get points on travel expenses from Feb onwards. This may not matter though.

The hotel group I use is Hyatt and I’m wondering if Hilton or Marriott should be my next choice.

My biggest expense categories are groceries, shopping (online and in person), and travel. Sometimes cosmetic and medical (botox, lasers).

Thank you!

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