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.

  • Apple Card is Adding an Uber Perk (While Losing Another Benefit)

    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”

    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…

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  • Bilt is Having a Big Week – Southwest, Student Loans, and More

    Bilt is Having a Big Week – Southwest, Student Loans, and More

    I’ve been writing about Bilt for years now and they’ve always kept me happily busy with content. But this week, things have been on overdrive. In the past few days, they’ve unveiled a unique new point redemption option, added a major travel transfer partner, and announced a Rent Day bonus for said transfer partner —…

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  • You Can Now Get My First-Time Homebuyers Guide For FREE!

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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