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
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Five Personal Takeaways From FinCon19
Five Personal Takeaways From FinCon19 FinCon19 is officially in the books! To be honest, I didn't even think it would top my fantastic experience at FinCon18 in Orlando. But guess what. FinCon19 was even better. It was such an amazing experience! Below are five personal takeaways that contributed to FinCon19's awesomeness. 1) FinCon19 Was So Much Fun I had … [Read more...] about Five Personal Takeaways From FinCon19
Rebranding FIRE: Financial Independence, Recreational Employment
Rebranding FIRE We should consider rebranding FIRE. For those not in the know, FIRE is an acronym that stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The FIRE movement is so popular these days, it has its own Wikipedia page. Sure, FIRE is a popular buzzword. But it can also be a divisive too. It's not the first part of the acronym that's the issue. The … [Read more...] about Rebranding FIRE: Financial Independence, Recreational Employment
Playing With FIRE Film: A Critical Review
Playing With FIRE Film: A Critical ReviewYesterday I went to see the film Playing With Fire with a bunch of friends. While I thought the movie was good, I was also a little disappointed. BackgroundBefore I get into the review, I want to provide a little background. The movie showing was part of an event hosted by our local San Diego ChooseFI Facebook group. I'm not an … [Read more...] about Playing With FIRE Film: A Critical Review
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
Weekend Reflections: Digital Minimalism, Productivity, Diversification
Weekend Reflections: Digital Minimalism, Productivity, Diversification It's been a while since I've written one of these "Weekend Reflections" type of blog posts. Such a shame because these posts are a great way to demonstrate gratitude by showcasing the work of fellow bloggers. Plus they are fun to write as well. So much has happened since the last time I have … [Read more...] about Weekend Reflections: Digital Minimalism, Productivity, Diversification
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
Deep Thoughts: Go Back To Work Or Pay Off Loans?
Deep Thoughts: Go Back To Work Or Pay Off Loans? You're probably scratching your head in bewilderment. The title of this article doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Or at least it doesn't seem like it does. You might be asking, "Dr. McFrugal, what does going back to work have to do with paying off loans? Who's going back to work anyway? And I thought you already paid off all … [Read more...] about Deep Thoughts: Go Back To Work Or Pay Off Loans?
Monthly Money and Munchies: Finance And Food
Monthly Money and Munchies: Finance And Food Okay. So I've been slacking with the posts. It's not for the lack of ideas or post topics. In fact, my interests are so varied that there's a ton of potential topics I could write about. Truth is: I just haven't had the writing inertia lately. Between my roles as a husband, father, and physician... there is limited time, energy, and … [Read more...] about Monthly Money and Munchies: Finance And Food
Physicians Pursuing Financial Independence
Physicians Pursuing Financial Independence Today I want to highlight the latest episode of the What's Up Next? podcast. The general topic of discussion is physicians pursuing financial independence. The podcast is hosted by Doc G of DiverseFi and Paul Thompson. Each episode includes a diverse panel of guests who take the conversation of FI to the next level. And this … [Read more...] about Physicians Pursuing Financial Independence