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 Get My First-Time Homebuyers Guide For FREE!
A year and a half ago, my wife and I closed on our very first house. As I shared before, this came about rather quickly — as we went from thinking maybe we’d missed our chance to deciding to hit up an open house… to buying only a few weeks later. Ever since it became…
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Why I’m Excited for Walmart+ Week Happening Later This Month
To very loosely paraphrase a famed Dos Equis ad campaign, I don’t always use Walmart+, but when I do, I enjoy it. For context, my Walmart+ membership is thanks to my Amex Platinum Card, which covers the monthly cost. While I enjoy the Scan & Go feature it offers and appreciate the complimentary Paramount+ subscription,…
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The Famed Chase Sapphire Preferred 100k Offer Has Returned
For credit card enthusiasts, while ongoing perks and rewards are great, it’s the welcome bonuses that are really exciting. In particular, when a low or no annual fee card features an offer that crosses into six figures, people talk. On that note, one of the most often discussed deals in recent years was a 100,000-point…
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Should I Have a Business Credit Card? This Offer is Tempting Me
For as much as my credit card collection has grown over the years, one arena that I have yet to expand into is business credit cards. Of course, that makes sense seeing as their products are built for small business owners and aren’t available to regular consumers. However, as a freelance writer, I technically am…
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Nectarous is (Another) Simple Way to Discover Specialty Coffees
Over the past few years, I’ve really gotten into specialty coffee. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still drink a super dark roast K-cup — but it’s fascinating to explore all types of other roasts and discover all that coffee can be. That’s why I’ve also been a fan of specialty coffee services that bring new…
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Solis Has Launched Its Newest Hotspot With a Special Offer
During CES earlier this year, Solis introduced its latest hotspot device called the Solis Go. At the time, the company positioned the new addition as a potential part of an emergency kit (which was unfortunately relevant as the Los Angeles wildfires were underway during CES) and even introduced a new data plan with that use…
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Daily Drop: Why This Travel Newsletter is Required Reading
To some, the concept of an email newsletter may sound antiquated in 2025. After all, it’s not as though there’s a lack of content across social media and the Internet at large. Yet, in recent years, I’ve found that I actually love daily newsletters — at least when they’re done right. In the past, I’ve…
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Yes, I Bought the New iPhone Today — Here’s Why
This morning, a brand new model of iPhone opened for pre-sales. While Apple tends to launch its latest flagship phones in the fall, sometimes we get something extra during the first half of the year, such as an extra color option or other variant. In this case, the reveal was a new, cheaper addition to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How Did I Not Know About This Awesome Capital One Perk?
Earlier this month, I once again found myself in Las Vegas for CES. Each time this happens, I’m reminded of just how damn expensive The Strip has become. Seriously — $6 drip coffee, $9 cheese pizza slices, and a $14 cheese quesadilla that turns into a $23 quesadilla if you want to add a protein…
