<prompt> Human: Im planning on getting the Chase Sapphire Preferred since it seems like a good card that gives me points for travel and meals. Theres a 40K points bonus which works out to 500 if I put 4K on the card within 90 days, and that would probably cover any airline tickets I would buy this year. Im a recent college grad and have a great my opinion job, but I have no real idea of how to meet that spending goal. Generally, Im fairly frugal-- no real miscellaneous expenses, though I spend a little more than I should on food. Right now Im thinking of pushing forward plans for some new furniture and things like that and buying some gift cards, but would appreciate any tips or tricks.  <response>: Easiest way:Buy 2x 2000 Amex Gift Cards Itll cost you 17 incl shipping. Occasionally there are coupons for no-fees or free shipping. Use the cards for your regular purchases; theyre accepted wherever Amex is. This will let you do the 4k of spending at your own pace and still get the bonus.Tip: You can offset the fees and shipping and actually turn a small profit if you set up an account at topcashback.com and go to the Amex site through their site. If you do this, youll need to buy the 2000 AGCs in 2 separate transactions, and wont be able to use any coupons.---This strategy is known as manufactured spending, and is discussed in great detail on rchurning though they dont like newbie questions.BTW, you can get an additional 5K points on the CSP if you add an Additional User basically, just ordering a second card. 