I’ve had my Aspiration checking account since I first wrote about it waaaay back in 2015. When it launched, there was no app and funky web access. But they were committed to sustainable business practices, which I really liked. Since then, they&#…
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5 Reasons You Should Get Acorns for Micro-Investing (Even If You Have Other Accounts)
I’ve had the Acorns app as a complement to my usual Fidelity investment accounts since 2017. I use it to generate a little funny money – and most of it is completely free. The website and app interface are easy to use and nice to look at. O…
Read MoreYes! Just Got the Chase Ink Business Preferred 80,000-Point Offer!
On September 1, I applied for the Chase Ink Business Preferred 80,000 points offer. And lord, it was a long time coming. I’m now under 5/24 for the time in eons, and haven’t opened a new Chase card in literally years. I was nervous to apply…
Read MoreWhy I’m Moving (Even More) to Citi ThankYou Points – And Away From Chase
Like most points fanatics, I held Chase Ultimate Rewards points in the highest regard. They were my primary points program for years. At a recent Meetup, I asked everyone to include their favorite points program on their name tag. Literally everyone pu…
Read MoreFree Food! Get $7 Toward Your First Meal With Uber Eats Promo Code “EATS-RFUFR”
Sharing an easy win for $7 off a meal with this Uber Eats promo code: “EATS-RFUFR” If you’re in a city where UberEATS participates (and there are many – here’s the full list), you can get $7 off your first order when you u…
Read MoreMexico City Trip Report: Teotihuacan Ruins, Xochimilco Canals, & Frida Kahlo’s Blue House
This time a month ago, I was headed to Mexico City for Round Two, after a pretty terrible time there in November 2018. I’m happy it turned out to be the quintessential visit, including: Amazing food Aztec ruins at Teotihuacan A boat ride in Xochi…
Read MoreTomorrow: Heading to Iceland + Greenland! Plus, Some Life Updates
Tomorrow, I’m flying AUS-DFW-KEF, with a looong layover in Dallas. Then flying to Iceland in a… coach middle seat on American Airlines. 😩 But it’ll be worth it, because shortly after, I’ll be off to Narsarsuaq, Greenland…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Next DALLAS Meetup on July 11 – Meet Fellow Points & Travel Peeps!
We’ll have our next Out for Miles frequent flyer meetup in Addison, very close to North Dallas and near the Tollway, I-635, and PGBT. This one will be Thursday, July 11, at 5:30pm – just in time for Blue Mesa’s reasonably priced happy…
Read MoreReview: 3 Ways the Amex Platinum Card Is Worth the $550 Annual Fee
If you can’t tell, I’ve been thinking about ultra-premium cards a lot lately. Which ones to keep and pick up… and my overall card strategy. All roads lead back to the Amex Platinum Card (learn more here) – the original, and a cu…
Read MoreDoes Your Biz Spend $6,000+ a Month? Get 95,000 Points, $700+ in Credits, Lounge Access, Elite Status…
Who’s never had the small business version of the Amex Platinum Card? *raises hand* This card doesn’t count against your Chase 5/24 status. But I didn’t include it on my list of 6 best cards if you’re over 5/24 because: It …
Read MoreEarn Points + Cashback With Every Uber & Lyft Ride: The Complete List to Save the Most
I’m always torn between taking Uber and Lyft when it comes to rideshares. I mostly base the decision on which promos I’m chasing at the time. Because both companies let you stack several offers to earn points and cashback rewards every time…
Read MoreGood Deal: Get a Year of VPN Service for $24 – Secure Your Desktop & Mobile Traffic
I’ve been looking to get a VPN (Virtual Private Network) for a while now. While there are pros and cons to using a VPN, the good stuff far outweighs the bad. Having a VPN: Lets you steam content from anywhere (no geoblocks!) Gives you a new IP ad…
Read MoreHacking Uber: Earn Points, Cashback, and Credits Every Time You Ride ?
Updated 5/2/19. I’ve been riding Uber more lately because they make it so easy to stack multiple offers when you ride. And, I’m hopeful they’re slowly but surely turning things around. With Lyft, you can only earn 1X Delta miles ̵…
Read MoreExcellent 3X Categories, $300 Bonus, & No Annual Fee: Wells Fargo Propel Amex Review
All sorts of cards are getting my attention with my impending sub-5/24 status looming near. After I get the Chase cards I want (Ink Business Preferred and Freedom Unlimited are current frontrunners), I’ll turn to other banks, like Wells Fargo and…
Read MoreI’m Finally Gonna Fall Below Chase 5/24: My Credit Card Plan
I have a below 5/24 plan. How’d that happen? A combination of things. There was a rumor Discover It would remove Cashback Match after the 12th billing cycle – I held back on my 4th application (they didn’t, btw). B…
Read MoreThe 12 Best Card-Linked and Cashback Apps (10 Get You Completely Free Rewards)
Lord knows I love playing around with new apps on my phone, especially in the interest of free, passive cashback just for linking my cards one time. And other apps can save you money too, but require more interaction. I’m happy to click a few but…
Read MoreIs Stash Stock-Back Better Than Earning Points? They Seem to Think So – Do You?
Micro-investing platform Stash introduced a debit card this week with an interesting proposition – earn 1.25% rewards on every purchase in the form of stock. If you spend at a publicly traded company, you’ll get a slice of their s…
Read MoreSweet! Citi Rewards+ 10% Rebate Works With Other ThankYou Cards for up to 10,000 Points Back per Year
So this is pretty cool. The Citi Rewards+ card is a new card that: Earns 2X Citi ThankYou points at supermarkets and gas stations on up to $6,000 in spending per year (then 1X) Rounds up every purchase to the nearest 10 points (spend $2, earn 10 points…
Read MoreTrip Report: An Amazing Repeat Stay at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
This time last week, I was at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta – almost 1 year to the day after my February 2018 stay. I originally wanted to try a different Ziva, like Los Cabos, or perhaps return to the Zilara in Cancun – and found tons of …
Read MoreCiti ThankYou Points Are My Earn & Burn Currency of the Year! 60,000 UR = 100,000 TYP (Prestige Vs Sapphire Reserve Pt. 2)
I recently emptied my Citi ThankYou points account. Yup, I burned every single last point to stay at the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta. For my 4-night stay, I could’ve spent: 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points (because it’s 20,000 Hyatt poin…
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