This document outlines an introduction to earning miles and points from credit cards. It discusses the different types of credit cards including transferable point cards, airline cards, hotel cards, and cash back cards. It highlights top cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Citi ThankYou Premier for their sign-up bonuses and category bonuses. The document also covers strategies for maximizing spending like meeting minimum spend requirements and earning bonuses on common spending categories. Finally, it provides examples of travel goals that can be achieved through earning points from 2-3 credit cards.