Quick Tips

Every Friday I post a new Quick Tip covering a wide range of topics, including ways to save money, travel tips, personal products/services I find interesting, and more.

  • Starbucks Summer Game – How to Get Free Plays and Win Prizes

    Starbucks Summer Game – How to Get Free Plays and Win Prizes

    It’s that time of year again: Starbucks’ Summer Game is back! For some people, this might mean making a few extra coffee runs in order to obtain additional “plays” and, in turn, (hopefully) win more prizes. But, there’s a better way to shoot for Rewards as Starbucks allows you to request free plays without purchasing…

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  • Solis’s Memorial Day Hotspot Sale is Perfect for Summer Travel

    Solis’s Memorial Day Hotspot Sale is Perfect for Summer Travel

    If you’re heading overseas this summer, you might find it helpful to have a mobile hotspot with global data at your disposal. So, in what is certainly no coincidence, Solis is having a Memorial Day Weekend sale. As a result, you can currently score discounted hotspots as well as data plans. With this Memorial Day…

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  • Go Brewing – My New Favorite Non-Alcoholic Beer?

    Go Brewing – My New Favorite Non-Alcoholic Beer?

    About a year ago, I started taking an interest in non-alcoholic beer after discovering Athletic. While I’ve never been a big beer drinker, I have long been curious about the craft beer scene and, honestly, may have even been a bit jealous of how my wife got to try all different types of interesting brew…

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  • The Amex Platinum Has Special Offers for Its 40th Anniversary

    The Amex Platinum Has Special Offers for Its 40th Anniversary

    American Express is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its iconic Platinum card — to the benefit of cardholders. Earlier this week, I noticed some special Amex Offers noting the 40th, but the company has now provided more details and other deals tied to this promotion. Let’s start with those special Amex Offers including some of the…

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  • Did You Know?: Digitally Sign PDFs with Apple’s Preview App

    Did You Know?: Digitally Sign PDFs with Apple’s Preview App

    Whenever I hear that I need to sign and return a document, there’s always a moment of panic since I don’t have a printer at home and don’t want to go to a copy shop just to print one thing. That’s why digital signature services have usually been useful. Then again, these services often also…

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  • JetBlue is Adding an In-Flight Feature I’ve Always Wanted

    JetBlue is Adding an In-Flight Feature I’ve Always Wanted

    JetBlue is kind of going through some things right now. After trying to acquire Spirit Airlines for some reason, they now find themselves without a deal and without a plan forward. Well, that’s not totally true as they do have at least one plan — Blueprint by JetBlue. This week, the airline unveiled a new personalized…

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  • Hilton is Offering Double Points on Hotel Stays This Summer

    Hilton is Offering Double Points on Hotel Stays This Summer

    Hilton is making it easy to earn bonus points on hotel stays this summer. For stays from May 2nd to September 2nd, Hilton Honors members can earn 2x points. All you need to do is register on the Hilton site and you’ll be good to go. Of course, you will need to be a Hilton…

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  • Sam’s Club’s Biggest Selling Point (IMHO) is Getting Even Better

    Sam’s Club’s Biggest Selling Point (IMHO) is Getting Even Better

    Ever since my wife and I got a Sam’s Club membership, I’ve fallen in love with the store’s Scan & Go feature. Using the Sam’s Club app, I can add items to my virtual cart at the same time as my physical one, complete the transaction on my phone, and then just have the exit…

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  • A Global Entry Price Hike is Coming – But There’s Still Time!

    A Global Entry Price Hike is Coming – But There’s Still Time!

    In my experience, Global Entry has been a lifesaver. From helping me make my connection on time to enabling me to save more than an hour of traffic when returning from Canada, the subscription has been well worth the price for us. Well, in a bit of bad news, the price for the service will…

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  • Robinhood Gold Card — My Initial Thoughts on the 3% Back Card

    Robinhood Gold Card — My Initial Thoughts on the 3% Back Card

    Earlier this week, Robinhood held its own keynote event it dubbed “The New Gold Standard.” Of course, before the big news at hand could be announced on stage, word that it was (mainly) in regards to the company’s upcoming credit card offering got out — including the Robinhood site updating with some details as the…

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  • How You Can Save Even More with Pepper Rewards This Month

    How You Can Save Even More with Pepper Rewards This Month

    A mere few weeks ago, I discovered an app called Pepper Rewards — and I’ve been in love with it since. Simply put, the app allows you to buy digital gift cards from several brands and earn 5% back. While this 5% back can’t be used for cash, it can easily be redeemed for more…

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  • Allbirds Offering 30% Off Sale Ahead of Spring (Rainy) Season

    Allbirds Offering 30% Off Sale Ahead of Spring (Rainy) Season

    One of my favorite shoe brands is having a sale. Currently, Allbirds is offering 30% off on a number of their shoes, including their water-resistant models. By using the code SPRING30 at check out, you can save 30% on “select styles” of shoes. Thankfully, “select styles” include both the Wool Runner Mizzles and Wool Runner-Up…

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