Category: 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
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...
Solis 1 and Solis 5G WiFi devices
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...
Go Brewing cans of NA 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...
holding an AMEX Platinum Card
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...
fountain pen and a signature
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...
passengers viewing JetBlue's Watch Party
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...
bed at Tru by Hitlon Wichita
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...
Sam's Club Scan & Go AI cameras
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...
Passort on top of a Global Entry card
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...
Robinhood Gold Credit 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...
Pepper Rewards app on a phone and a happy customer
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...
Pair of Allbirds Mizzle Runner-Ups
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...
Featured Articles
Why I Love Using the Ultimate Burner Email Addresses
In my line of work (yes, I just referred to blogging as a "line of work"), there are times when I want to get more info on a product or service but doing so requires me to enter an email address. However, knowing how annoying these companies can be once I've provided them with this...
Travel Tuesday: Anker MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger Review - Travel With Fewer Cables
To me, one of the most annoying parts of traveling in 2025 is ensuring that I pack chargers for all of the various devices I plan on bringing with me. That's why, in the past, I've been a fan of Rolling Square's InCharge multi-purpose cables that have built-in adapters. But, even then, I still find...
Bilt is Surveying Cardholders — The Glimpse Inside is Fascinating
At the end of last year, Bilt sent a letter to customers teasing some of their visions for the future of the program and the Bilt Mastercard. Then, earlier this week, they announced that cardholders would soon be receiving a survey on the topic. Now that said survey has arrived, it's revealing some intriguing insight...
Welp. I Got Another Credit Card — Why I'm Excited About Mesa
I love writing about credit cards and, in turn, I also love having solid rewards cards... up to a point, that is. Unlike some other bloggers I follow who regularly apply for and churn rewards cards, I've tried to be more selective and thoughtful about what cards I ultimately add to my wallet. But every...