Quick TipsA few years back, I purchased my first pair of Allbirds as I figured they'd make for a good pair of travel shoes. Sometime later, I added some high-tops to my collection — which I happen to like even more. But, as much as I enjoyed both pairs of shoes, the downside was the price....
Quick TipsIn the past, I've written about how travel sites like Klook can help you save on tickets to popular attractions. So, when my wife and I decided to buy tickets for Hong Kong Disneyland (after already visiting for a press event at the park on Friday), I found it fit to take my own advice...
Hotel ReviewsNo, your memory does not deceive you: I have reviewed Hotel Vandivort before — twice, in fact. However, with my wife and I recently celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary, we saw it fit to pay a visit to our local luxury hotel. This time around, however, we opted to try the King Explorer Suite. Additionally,...
Quick TipsMastercard has announced some new perks for cardholders. Thanks to partnerships with NBCUniversal and Instacart, cardholders can now save on Peacock subscriptions, Instacart+, and more. Starting with Peacock, this is the first time that Mastercard has offered a streaming service deal. Now, those with either a World Mastercard or World Elite Mastercard can earn a...
Quick TipsOver the past few weeks, my wife and I have once again been lurking on Zillow. However, unlike past phases, we've also been following this up with some real tours of the homes we like enough to go check out. This experience has highlighted some of the ways that photos in home listings can be,...
Travel TipsA few weeks back, Delta announced numerous changes impacting their most loyal customers. While I personally focused on the SkyClub entry rules and restrictions that are on the way, the adjustments made to the SkyMiles program were arguably even more disruptive. Not only did the airline move to a model that's based purely on Medallion...
Quick TipsA couple of weeks back, in my column on Fioney, I somewhat lamented a recent splurge purchase — not because I was necessarily upset with what I bought but what the process of doing so said about some of my personal finance failings. The item in question was the Fellow Ode 2 coffee grinder. Since...
Saving MoneyRemember a few years ago when you thought that friend of yours who always had the latest model iPhone was crazy for spending that much? That’s changed in recent years as carriers and others now allow you to essentially lease your device. Taking a page from the auto industry, you have the option to make...
Quick TipsYa know, some weeks I really struggle to find a quick tip post to share. And then there are weeks like this that are so overflowing with news that I don't even know where to start. So, since I trust you've already read about the big news regarding Delta SkyMiles and SkyClub access (among other...
Travel TipsWhen I was a kid, my family would travel between Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey at least once per year. Because of this, I have plenty of distinct memories from both hubs — but especially EWR. I still think about the signs at baggage claim warning travelers about...
Quick TipsThis week, my wife and I made quite a few changes to our entertainment subscription accounts. Specifically, this "great streaming service shuffle" involved three different platforms and a credit card perk. But why? Follow along as I share with you why we made these moves and (hopefully) came out on top. Amex's Digital Entertainment Credit...
Quick TipsIn years past, Discover has announced its entire quarterly 5% bonus category calendar before the new year gets underway. Yet, starting with the first quarter of 2023, the card issuer has taken a different approach and, instead, only revealed one quarter at a time, with those unveilings happening one month in advance (leading me to...