Quick TipsAs I've now written about several times on this site, T-Mobile not only offers its own banking account but it's also pretty darn good! While the features are fairly basic, the main selling point is that T-Mobile and Sprint customers can earn up to 4% APY on as much as $3,000 of their balance. Sadly,...
Hotel ReviewsEarlier this month, I had the chance to check out the 2022 CES convention... so you know what that means: it's time for another installment of my Las Vegas Content Bonanza™. Today's entry is actually a tad different as the situation is rather unique. See, rather than checking out a hotel because they have something...
Quick TipsIsn't it funny how "loyalty" programs have evolved in recent years? Although the term "loyalty" program might have you believe that you're only rewarded for supporting a singular brand, these days, it's common to find several partnerships in place that allow you to earn loyalty currencies across different brands. The latest example of this comes...
Quick TipsI have a weird relationship with Las Vegas. As you could see by searching the city's name on this site, I write about it often as I'm typically there at least a few times a year. Yet, I don't go there to party nor do I expect to leave town with sacks of money I...
Travel Product ReviewsTwo years ago — in early 2020 — I bought a product I was hoping to get a lot of use of on all of the airplanes I figured I'd be hopping on. At this point, I don't even really remember how I discovered it, but its inclusion on my list of "5 Interesting Travel Products...
Quick TipsWelp — I'm back again. Back in Las Vegas, that is. After a few short months away, I'm in Sin City this week to cover CES. As luck would have it, while I'm here, some major news involving MGM's loyalty program arrived, containing a bevy of both good and bad news for customers.
Quick TipsWhen I was in my preteen to teen years, I distinctly remember using the various tools available to me to alter music in what I thought were interesting ways. For example, I'd use my tape deck to record a part of a song, pause the tape, and then record it again to loop and extend...
Travel Product ReviewsIf you’ve traveled internationally in recent years, you may have noticed signs for Global Entry as you made your way to the long line for customs and immigration when arriving back in the States. Furthermore, if you’re anything like me, you may have assumed that this Global Entry offering was something exclusive to those with...
Travel TipsI'm not sure if I have awful timing or amazing timing. Exhibit A: I started this Travel Tuesday column in February of 2020, just before travel halted — but it could be argued that this actually worked well since I could reflect on past travels while people were daydreaming about an eventual return to the world....
Quick TipsA few months back, after seeing social media ads for a premium debit card called PointCard, I caved and decided to give it a shot. Since then, the offering has evolved some, recently moving its partner bank and issuing a new card design. On top of that, it seems as though Point has a new...
Money MilestonesAnd just like that, another year has nearly come to an end. For all of the challenges that 2021 brought, it sure did fly by. Now, with the new year just ahead, it's time once again to share some of the goals I have going forward. Just like with last year's post, I do feel...
Quick TipsLate last year, I discovered an app called Fold that allows you to buy gift cards for top brands and earn Bitcoin back for your purchases. Then, this summer, I tried out their Bitcoin rewards debit card, which — while I was fairly lukewarm on it overall — does have some pretty interesting features and...