Getting More Than 5% Back On All Lifestyle Expenses What If I told you that I get at least 5% back on all of our family's lifestyle expenses. Even though it sounds a bit preposterous, it's actually true. The reason for this is plain and simple. I'll give you a hint. It's starts with a "C" and rhymes with Reddit Ards. ;) Here's how we do it... Credit Card … [Read more...] about Getting More Than 5% Back On All Lifestyle Expenses
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Is It Foolish To Hoard Credit Card Points And Miles?
Is It Foolish To Hoard Credit Card Points And Miles? What do you think? Is it foolish to hoard credit card points and miles? The short answer is: "yes, in most circumstances". In fact, as a minimalist, I would say that it is foolish to hoard anything, really. Unless, that is, you're hoarding cash and investing it wisely in a reasonable portfolio of stock and bond index … [Read more...] about Is It Foolish To Hoard Credit Card Points And Miles?
Weekend Reflections: Resolutions, Luxury, and Deals
Weekend Reflections 1/12/19: Resolutions, Luxury, Deals and More The past few weeks have been quite eventful. Christmas and New Years came and went. It was also my birthday recently. I can confidently say that I am firmly in my mid-30's now. I know, sounds old doesn't it? Especially when it seems like everybody in the FIRE community is trying to retire in their late … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections: Resolutions, Luxury, and Deals
Extraordinary and Unconventional Christmas Gifts Part 1
Extraordinary and Unconventional Christmas Gifts I hope everybody had a wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever winter holiday you celebrate. One common aspect of holidays is the tradition of gift giving. As I get older, I find it harder and harder to come up with gifts for people. There are many reasons for this. First of all, my siblings and parents (all … [Read more...] about Extraordinary and Unconventional Christmas Gifts Part 1
Easy Ways To Earn The Southwest Companion Pass in 2019 Through 2020
Southwest Companion Pass It's that time of year again. Yes, I know, the holidays are coming. A perfect time for family gatherings and celebration. But for some seasoned travel hackers who often fly domestically, it's also the time for earning the Southwest Companion pass. The Southwest Companion pass is very valuable. If you earn it, you can bring a companion of your choice … [Read more...] about Easy Ways To Earn The Southwest Companion Pass in 2019 Through 2020
How To Buy Nothing And Earn Thousands Of Credit Card Points
How To Buy Nothing And Earn Thousands Of Credit Card PointsWhat? Buy nothing and still earn thousands of credit card points and miles? How is that even possible? Frequent readers of my blog will notice an interesting dichotomy. On the one hand, I often write about frugality, minimalism, the buy nothing challenge, the buy nothing project, and conscious consumerism. Then on … [Read more...] about How To Buy Nothing And Earn Thousands Of Credit Card Points
Chase 5/24 And How to Check Your Status
You've probably heard people say ridiculous things like: "Travel hacking is easy, everybody should do it!" Or "Travel is free, just use points and miles!" I hate to break it to you, but these are all myths. Travel hacking is not easy. Points and miles do not make travel free. And while anybody can travel hack, not everybody should do it. The harsh reality is that nothing … [Read more...] about Chase 5/24 And How to Check Your Status