Some of the best welcome bonuses out there offer as many as 200,000 points, but ask for thousands or even tens of thousands in spending in just a few months to earn them.
Whether you're a student, young professional, retiree or someone else in a situation that calls for a fixed budget, these welcome offers may just not be realistic to attain. It's easy to think you need to give up on points and miles as a hobby because you can't meet the spending requirements for the best bonuses.
Thankfully, that's far from the truth. You can absolutely get involved in points and miles without spending thousands on welcome bonuses. There are a number of cards with great bonuses that require $1,000 or less in spending.
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