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.

  • BofA Customers Can Now Earn Bonus Cashback at Starbucks

    BofA Customers Can Now Earn Bonus Cashback at Starbucks

    Sometimes I come across a story and just know that it’s perfect for my weekly Quick Tip. That’s exactly what happened when I saw that Starbucks was teaming up with Bank of America for a new partnership. Initially, I assumed that this was just a new Starbucks Rewards credit card (since the Chase one was…

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  • How I Instantly Saved Money on My Adobe Subscription

    How I Instantly Saved Money on My Adobe Subscription

    It was nearly one year ago that I shared how I was putting several of my subscriptions on the chopping block and making other efforts to save money each month. As part of that push, I explored the idea of using other video and audio editing platforms so that I could move away from my…

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  • Delta is Offering a Medallion Status Match Challenge

    Delta is Offering a Medallion Status Match Challenge

    Remember when Delta made some drastic changes to its Medallion Status program, upsetting some elites? Well, in addition to eventually adjusting some of those changes, the airline is now courting new loyal customers with a status match challenge. Now, those with status at some rival airlines can experience life as a Delta Medallion member for…

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  • Two Chase Sapphire Lounges are Opening This Month

    Two Chase Sapphire Lounges are Opening This Month

    Chase’s branded lounge network is growing! Not only did the latest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club open up in New York this week but yet another is also set to open next week in, uh, New York. To be clear, the LaGuardia (LGA) location is now open while a new location at John F.Kennedy…

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  • How to Save Money at Starbucks in Las Vegas in 2024

    How to Save Money at Starbucks in Las Vegas in 2024

    Years ago, I shared why the Forum Shops Starbucks was better than any of the others on the Las Vegas Strip. Sadly, that location has since closed, taking its savings with it. However, there is some good news for the long list of Starbucks lovers visiting Sin City as many of the casino locations now…

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  • Need a Key Fob Battery? You Might Want to Stop at Buc-ee’s

    Need a Key Fob Battery? You Might Want to Stop at Buc-ee’s

    It’s now been more than two years since I first visited Buc-ee’s. In that time, I’ve managed to visit a few more — and have also frequented their midwest rival Wally’s. Now, to my surprise, a Buc-ee’s location has opened up not more than 15 minutes from my house. Admittedly, having a Buc-ee’s in your…

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  • Solis is Offering an End-of-Year Sale Perfect for Your 2024 Travels

    Solis is Offering an End-of-Year Sale Perfect for Your 2024 Travels

    If your 2024 plans include travel overseas, then Solis may have a deal for you. The WiFi hotspot provider (which I’ve personally used for years) is currently hosting an End of the Year sale that includes discounts on two of its devices. First up, the Solis Lite is on sale for $99 (compared to the…

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  • Passport Renewal Wait Times are Now Back to Normal

    Passport Renewal Wait Times are Now Back to Normal

    For the past several months, you may have heard warnings that passport renewals were extremely backed up. That was bad news for those trying to plan trips — and even worse news for those who decided to pay for expedited service that was still delayed. However, the State Department has announced that processing times have…

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  • Bilt Has Added Yet Another Transfer Partner: Avianca Lifemiles

    Bilt Has Added Yet Another Transfer Partner: Avianca Lifemiles

    For the second time in just over a month, Bilt has added another travel transfer partner to its stable. After adding Marriot Bonvoy to the line-up in November, the company has now announced a partnership with Avianca Airlines. Like all current Bilt partners (ignoring the bonus Marriott Bonvoy offers on some transfers), Bilt Points will…

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  • More Money-Saving Streaming Bundles and Deals are Popping Up

    More Money-Saving Streaming Bundles and Deals are Popping Up

    For those trying to balance their streaming entertainment budget, the past week has brought some new deals and bundles that might help you out. First, Verizon has introduced another streaming bundle option that customers can add to their account. Now, for $10 a month, users can gain access to both Netflix and Max. As you’d…

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  • The Starbucks For Life Game is Back – How to Get Free Plays

    The Starbucks For Life Game is Back – How to Get Free Plays

    Folks, it is time for yet another Starbucks promotional game. From now through December 31st, customers have a chance to win Starbucks for life via the game called, uh, Starbucks For Life. And, like other Starbucks promotions in this vein (such as the Summer Game or Bingo), you don’t actually have to make a purchase…

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  • Black Friday Deals 2023: Offers on Products I’ve Reviewed

    Black Friday Deals 2023: Offers on Products I’ve Reviewed

    Well, it’s Black Friday once again. And while I’ve had some harsh words about this “holiday” in the past, I’ve learned to embrace the online component of if as I tend to be able to score a discount on items I was planning to buy anyway. On that note, I’ve noticed that several of the…

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