Roth IRA Loophole Using The Schwab Amex Platinum Card? Not too long ago, Propublica published an article that caught a lot of people's attention. "Lord of the Roths: How Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Turned a Retirement Account For The Middle Class into a $5 Billion Tax-Free Piggybank". It's quite eye-opening. Many of us had no idea that some of the world's ultra-rich are amassing … [Read more...] about Roth IRA Loophole Using The Schwab Amex Platinum Card?
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Amex 3x Referral Bonus And Earning 300,000 Points In Three Months
Amex 3x Referral Bonus And Earning 300,000 Points In Three Months American Express has a new, limited time only (10/1 to 10/28) offer for their consumer card members. When you refer a friend to an Amex card that you currently hold and that friend is approved for that card, you will earn 3 more Membership Rewards points per dollar for three months. This Amex 3x referral bonus … [Read more...] about Amex 3x Referral Bonus And Earning 300,000 Points In Three Months
The Easiest Way To Use The Amex Airline Fee Credit
The Easiest Way To Use The Amex Airline Fee Credit Many credit cards come with a variety of benefits that help to reduce the cost of travel. American Express has a few cards that offer an Amex airline fee credit as a benefit. These cards include: Amex Platinum card — Up to $200 airline incidental credit on your selected airline Amex Business Platinum card – Up to … [Read more...] about The Easiest Way To Use The Amex Airline Fee Credit
Why I Love The Amex Hilton Aspire Credit Card
Why I Love The Amex Hilton Aspire Credit Card Several people lately have been asking me for recommendations on a good hotel credit card. Without a doubt, one of my favorites is the Amex Hilton Aspire card. In fact, it is the first hotel card I recommend to friends and family. When evaluating whether a credit card is worth signing up for, I look at a few things: Is … [Read more...] about Why I Love The Amex Hilton Aspire Credit Card
Three Free Nights at the Waldorf Astoria Grand Wailea
Three Free Nights at the Waldorf Astoria Grand Wailea A a couple of weeks ago, I took my wife, daughter, and my wife's parents on a trip to Hawaii. We spent an entire week on the island of Maui. I had been to Hawaii before as a kid, but for everyone else, it was their first time. It was an amazing family trip! What made it even more amazing is that we spent three free nights … [Read more...] about Three Free Nights at the Waldorf Astoria Grand Wailea
Calling The Chase Reconsideration Line – My Experience
Calling The Chase Reconsideration Line - My Experience Well, it finally happened. It was the first time I had to call the Chase reconsideration line to talk to an actual real human customer service representative. Let me explain. If you recall from a previous post, I'm trying to earn the Southwest companion pass for 2020 through the end of 2021. To do that, I applied for … [Read more...] about Calling The Chase Reconsideration Line – My Experience
Two Southwest Companion Passes: Free Travel For A Family Of Four
Two Southwest Companion Passes: Free Travel For A Family Of Four Traveling as a family can be really expensive. Once a child is two years old, it is mandatory to pay for their own seat on a plane. If you're bringing a stroller and multiple bags, you may have to pay for extra checked luggage. And of course dining becomes more costly too. But family travel doesn't have to be … [Read more...] about Two Southwest Companion Passes: Free Travel For A Family Of Four
Air France Business Class for 5 To Paris And Rome!
Air France Business Class For 5 To Paris And Rome! My wife and I are really excited. In a few days, we are flying Air France business class to Paris and Rome! It's been a whole two years since we've been on a major international trip. In the past, we were used to taking three or four big trips a year. But after having a baby, we quickly realized that traveling with a … [Read more...] about Air France Business Class for 5 To Paris And Rome!
Credit Card Strategy For 2019
Credit Card Strategy For 2019 Since I often get asked which credit cards to sign up for, I thought it would be a good idea to publish my credit card strategy for the rest of the year. So get ready for a long post! In general, every four months I sign up for a few credit cards. I strategically time credit card applications so that I can meet minimum spending requirements … [Read more...] about Credit Card Strategy For 2019
A Simple Call Can Earn You Thousands of Bonus Points
A Simple Call Can Earn You Thousands of Bonus Points Maybe I'm sick in the head, but for some odd reason I sorta like paying taxes. Okay, I don't necessarily like paying taxes per se. But the process gets me excited. I have shifted my mindset from begrudgingly thinking "Darn it, another big fat check to Uncle Sam" to something more along the lines of "Yay, another great … [Read more...] about A Simple Call Can Earn You Thousands of Bonus Points