Quick TipsIt was several years ago that I first discovered the app Bumped and wrote a review of the service. In fact, I'd say it was one of the first FinTech platforms that I was truly excited about and wanted to share. Unfortunately, in 2020, the company announced that it was making some major changes as...
Quick TipsWith 2023 rapidly approaching, this week, Chase announced the bonus categories that Freedom and Freedom Flex customers will earn 5% back on from January 1st through March 31. Without further ado, here are the selections: As a reminder, the 5% back bonus categories are capped at a combined total of $1,500 in spending per quarter,...
Travel TipsIf you're looking to travel and don't feel particularly loyal to a certain airline, portals such as the popular Google Flights can be great ways to compare fares across multiple carriers. Unfortunately, not all airlines allow their fares to be published on such aggregators. Case in point: while Google Flights may note Southwest flights in...
Quick TipsOne of the major domestic airlines (and one that's set to get even larger should its proposed acquisition of Spirit go through) is revamping its loyalty program. This week, JetBlue announced a number of changes to its rewards program, including the benefits that frequent travelers can receive. First, the TrueBlue program including Mosiac status will...
Quick TipsIf you look on travel Twitter, Reddit, or blogs, you're likely to see complaints about lounge overcrowding. Specifically, this issue has long been discussed in relation to American Express's Centurion Lounges — which partially inspired Amex to change its entry rules to disallow free guests for most Platinum cardholders starting next year. However, some have also...
Quick TipsAs I'm sure you know (and as I shared in another post), today is Black Friday. Yes, it feels as though this has already been going on for a month at this point, but today is the actual event. Yet, I'd argue that tomorrow is actually the more important retail holiday: Small Business Saturday.
Quick TipsHey, it's Black Friday! Personally, I've been pretty anti- this annual shopping holiday for a while, but that doesn't mean that it's completely bereft of redeeming factors. For example, while what I'm mostly opposed to is the frenzy that happens at physical store locations, there are some decent deals you can take advantage of from...
Quick TipsStanding in the shadow of the American Express Platinum and Gold cards, the Green card seems oft-forgotten these days. Despite having an iconic look and getting a revamp in 2019, it's rare that I hear anyone mention this card. That might be because, for those with the other two aforementioned hybrid cards (formerly charge cards...
Travel Product ReviewsI'll admit that I am not the snappiest dressier by any means. In fact, my style is not only simple but hasn't changed in 20 years or so. Thus, the vast majority of my wardrobe consists of jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies. Nevertheless, there are times when I need to dress it up a bit —...
Quick TipsThat headline is only slightly dramatic — but, seriously, who knew that a full digital inbox would somehow lead to a full physical inbox and more? Let me explain. Thanks to a friend of mine who happened to try sending a message to my Money@30 email address, I learned that said inbox wasn't working. The...
Personal Product ReviewsA few months ago, my wife and I expanded our family by adding a dog. And while I've already shared some of the expenses we've incurred since bringing Rigby home, I wanted to go more into detail about one item we purchased for her: a Fi Smart Collar. This is actually something I had my...
Quick TipsThe last time we checked in on Fold, I shared a hack about how to get 5%+ back on Amazon... only for that option to be nixed not 48 hours after I wrote about it. While that was a setback, there's been positive news from the Bitcoin rewards app as of late. And, now, Fold...