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.
Quick TipsAlmost exactly two years ago, the American Express Platinum Card introduced a new perk that enabled cardholders to enjoy a free Walmart+ membership — and I've been using this perk since day one. As it turns out, after activating the benefit, all you have to do is charge your Platinum card for the monthly Walmart+...
Quick TipsYears ago, I signed up for a digital subscription to my local newspaper. This was not only a means of having access to paywalled stories but also just to support them. Well, since then, the price (like with most subscriptions these days) has continued to rise. Plus, an independent news organization has popped up in...
Quick TipsLast week, I covered how MGM Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy had launched their mutual point transfer feature (a mere six months after their partnership first rolled out). Well, now another Marriott Bonvoy pact is gaining a point conversion feature — and it's definitely not one I expected. Now, you can elect to turn your Marriott...
Quick TipsOne of the key perks of American Express Platinum and American Express Gold Cards is a monthly Uber/Uber Eats credit. As a Gold cardholder, you'll receive $10 a month in Uber Cash while Platinum customers can get $15 per month (plus an additional $20 in December to bring the total to a nice, round $200...
Quick TipsEver since Walmart introduced its Walmart+ subscription in 2020, the mega-retailer has continually added benefits or upgrades to the program. That streak extended recently as the company announced that they were teaming up with Burger King for a new perk. Now, Walmart+ members can score 25% off at BK — when they place their order...
Quick TipsYa know, I really don't like it when my friends manage to scoop me on credit card news and deals. Yet, that's exactly what happened earlier this week. It started when my friend was looking for a new travel rewards card ahead of a trip he was booking. In the process, he came across the...
Quick TipsAs the famous Harvey Dent quote from The Dark Knight goes, "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." That's largely been my experience covering FinTech over the years as some awesome apps disappear in their prime while others undergo a series of negative changes... which often...
Quick TipsAs a blogger, a good 70% of the emails you get on a daily basis tend to be requests looking for links. Why? Well, the short answer is "search engine algorithms" — if a site has links going to to it from trusted sites, that site's domain authority can also increase, leading to better rankings. But,...
Quick TipsFor the sixth consecutive year, the Allways Rewards Visa (which was previously known as the Allegiant World Mastercard) was named Best Airline Credit Card by USA TODAY's 10 Best 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Plus, the Allways Rewards program was crowned Best Frequent Flyer Program by the same awards. What's interesting about these results is that it's...
Quick TipsIn my previous Quick Tip, I mentioned that my wife and I had just purchased a used car. A major reason for the timing of this was that I was going to be headed out of town, meaning that she'd need a way to get to work. So, imagine the panic and horror I felt...
Quick TipsLife is weird sometimes. A few days ago, I never would have foreseen myself buying a car this week — yet, here we are. Rather than bore you by sharing the full story, I'll just fast forward to say, yes, my wife and I bought a used car after years of having just one vehicle....
Quick TipsEarlier this week, Capital One removed what might have been considered (or at least intended) to be one of its flagship cards from its site. As of July 16th, the bank is no longer accepting applications for its Savor Rewards card. So what was behind this move and what's next? To be clear, this removal...