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.
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You Can Now Redeem Mesa Points Towards a Mortgage Payment
After weeks of teasing a new point redemption option for the Mesa Homeowners Card, the time has come. Now, Mesa members can cash in their points toward mortgage payments… sort of. More accurately, cardholders can redeem points toward a direct deposit into their linked bank account, with the intention to use that money for their…
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Bilt’s Launched Its Answer to Amex FHR — But There’s a Catch
Earlier this week, I got an email from Bilt announcing a new offering called Home Away from Home. It was kind of a weird name that didn’t tell me a whole lot — but, after briefly scanning the message, I quickly determined that it was essentially Bilt’s version of the American Express Fine Hotels &…
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Hey You Kids, Get Off My Lawn!
With last Friday being July 4th, I decided to take a week off from posting. However, I wanted to share a story from that night (or, really, early the next morning). Backing up, last year, we learned that our neighbors loved fireworks. So we were prepared for a few hours of noise and helping our…
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Allbirds is Celebrating Independence Day with a 50% Off Sale
One funny thing about summer is how a sunny day can quickly turn into a heavy downpour. This is even more prominent in certain parts of the country where you may be headed on a summer vacation (I’m looking at you, Florida!). So, given that weather reality, it makes perfect sense that Allbirds would be…
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An Amex Platinum Card Revamp is Coming — And I’m Worried
Earlier this week, Chase confirmed pretty much every rumor that had been swirling for the past couple of months by announcing details on a major refresh for its uber popular Sapphire Reserve card. When this refresh launches next week (or in October for current cardholders), it will bring new credits, a reimagined rewards-earning system, and…
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Not *That* Great: 3 Rewards Credit Card Tricks to Watch Out For
I write a lot about credit cards. That not only includes reviewing the ones I have but also discussing new cards and my thoughts on whether they’re worth it. In doing this, I’ve now come across a few recurring themes that I think highlight how some credit card marketing can oversell what you’re actually getting.…
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Discover is Debuting a Super Practical Quarterly Bonus Category
As I’ve shared before, the Discover It card was the first card I applied for when I got over my fear of credit and began to embrace the rewards hobby. Because of this, it still holds a special place in my heart and wallet, even if it’s not my most-used card anymore. In particular, though,…
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Know You’re Getting a Good Award Redemption Deal with This Tool
When I first became interested in credit card rewards, I liked the idea of earning cashback but wasn’t too interested in learning about point transfers and all the rest. Nevertheless, sometime later, I did decided to take the plunge and get my first travel card. Yet, even though that was five years ago now, I’m…
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CLEAR Plus Prices Are Rising For the Third Time in Three Years
For as fun and exciting as travel can be, it can also be quite stressful. That anxiety often starts before you even get to the airport as passengers have long been told that they need to arrive plenty early lest the TSA security line be long. In response to that, services such as TSA Precheck…
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I’ve Racked Up $75 in Free Starbucks from This App
A few months ago, I came across an ad on Instagram that said I could get free Starbucks each week just for 1) being a homeowner and 2) having good credit. Naturally, I was skeptical. In fact, although I started to fill out the information needed to get this deal, I put it aside for…
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Apple Card is Adding an Uber Perk (While Losing Another Benefit)
For months, Apple Card customers and observers have been waiting for updates on the card’s future. After all, reports that the tech company and Goldman Sachs have been looking to end their partnership have been swirling for some time. Plus, if/when the product does change hands, it’s expected that some major adjustments to its offerings…
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The Legendary 100K Point Chase Sapphire Preferred Offer is “Ending Soon”
When I was a kid, decades before Disney+ was a thing, I remember seeing ads stating that it was the last chance to own a given Disney classic on home video before it returned to the Disney Vault. Well, that’s basically what’s happening with one of the most talked-about credit card intro bonuses. Only a…