👋 Hi Reader, Hope your weekend is off to a great start! Here are some of my favorites from the past week:
As always, I'd really appreciate you forwarding this to anyone who might enjoy it (and if that's you, make sure to subscribe here). Thanks so much in advance! -Chris 💰11 Lessons Investors Need to KnowWant to learn how to grow your wealth and build a resilient portfolio by making smarter decisions? Ben Carlson, a financial advisor with over 20 years of experience, shares 11 important lessons for investors at every stage—whether you're just beginning or a seasoned pro.
🛫 Travel, Points & Miles💳 NEW: $900 / 90k Point Bonus on No-Fee Biz CardThis no annual fee biz card has a new/increased welcome offer for $900 cash back (issued as 90k points) when you spend $6k in the first 3 months. This is an amazing offer for a no annual fee card and it also earns 1.5% cash back on every purchase! If you're not sure whether you'd qualify for a business card, you should check out this article that might change your mind. 💸 New 4% Cash Back Card from U.S. Bank [Waitlist]The soon-to-launch U.S. Bank Smartly Card claims it will offer unlimited 2% cash back, which isn't that exciting, except that if you have ≥$100k in a US Bank Checking/Savings/Investment account, they'll bump up the rate to 4% cash back. This would easily be the best cash-back card in the market for anyone who has ≥$100k they could park at US Bank, but I'm skeptical that they'll be able to pull it off. That said, I joined the waitlist in case US Bank is really excited to give away money :) 🏨 Earn an Extra 2.5k Hilton Points Per Stay in Q4Hilton Honors’ latest "Power Up Promotion” is offering members 2,500 bonus points per stay between 9/3/24 and 12/31/24. Register here. 🛫 Flying Blue Promo Rewards for September 2024Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue September 2024 Promo Rewards is offering up to 25% off award flights between Europe and destinations including New York, Las Vegas, Washington and Montreal. Make sure to book your flight between 9/1/24 and 9/30/24 for travel until 2/2/25. P.S. If you're having trouble finding availability, use Flying Blue's “secret” award calendar, and remember kids aged 2-12 get 25% off Flying Blue award tickets, including Promo Rewards. 🤑 Latest Deals💸 5 New Bank BonusesSince sharing how to leverage bank bonuses in Ep #184, I’ve been keeping an eye out for bonuses and here are the latest ones:
🍽️ Seated: Up to 30% Cash Back from RestaurantsSeated gives you up to 30% back when dining at restaurants in their network (which has some good spots). Even better, you can also stack these rewards with other airline and credit card dining programs to earn more. For an extra $10, you can use my referral code: chris13167. 🔁 Airline Transfer BonusesHere are 3 active transfer bonuses that might help you score a good deal for an upcoming trip.
💰 Points & Miles on SaleI wouldn't speculatively buy any of these points, but if you have a redemption in mind or are very familiar with the individual programs, these deals might come in handy! Expiration dates are in parentheses:
🕵️ Great Finds⏰ How to Save 50+ Hours a Week with an AssistantAustin Rief (CEO of Morning Brew) and I are hosting a free webinar on 9/17 at 12pm PT to share how we’ve upgraded our work/life by working with an assistant. We’ll cover everything you need to know, including the hiring process, costs involved, tips for training and delegation and how to avoid common mistakes. We'll also do a live Q&A at the end!
🔤 Teaching Kids to Read (App Sale + Free Sounds Book)I recently found Mentava, which is an accelerated reading program for 3.5-4 year olds. It's not free, but way less than a daily tutor and in the first month we tried it, I was blown away by how quickly our daughter was reading 3- and 4-letter words. While they have a 7-day trial, the CEO told me that their Product Hunt launch on Thursday will come with a big discount. So keep an eye out on their blog or follow the CEO on X. Also, if you want to spend less, the CEO highly recommended this book. However, if your child isn't ready to start reading yet, they just released a free phonics-based Alphabet Sounds Book that I really want to get printed for our youngest daughter. Note: Mentava is not a sponsor and isn't paying me to share this, but I was so impressed that we invested in the company. They also set up code ALLTHEHACKS for $50 off (but Thursday's deal is better). 🤝🏻 Rethinking Negotiation: Don't Take the Last DollarI enjoyed this article by Nick Maggiulli about why we shouldn’t think of negotiation as a zero-sum game, where one person's gain is another's loss. Instead, we should approach it as an “infinite game” where there are ongoing interactions, considering both long-term implications and prioritizing relationships over maximizing immediate gains. 💬 Parting ThoughtsAs always, thanks so much for reading - I hope you enjoyed it! Quick favor, I'm trying to find a name/brand for this newsletter that doesn't include the word "Hacks". I'd love to hear what you think of some of our top picks, or if you have another idea, please share it here!
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👋 Hi Reader, Hope your weekend is off to a great start! Here’s a quick sneak peek of what’s included in today’s newsletter: 💳 18 increased credit card offers 🏨 End of year IHG promos 💰 Latest brokerage & bank bonuses 💸 Q4 rotating credit card bonus categories 🥶 Up to $795 off a cold plunge 🔁 Current transfer bonuses and more! If you enjoyed reading, please feel free to forward this to someone who might too (and if that's you, make sure to subscribe here). Thanks so much! -Chris 🛫 Travel,...
👋 Hi Reader, Happy Saturday! Here's a sneak peek of today's newsletter: 💰 How we save $20k on a luxury Europe trip 🚨 Last call: Companion Pass for 2 years + 120k points 📱 Best iPhone 16 trade-in deal 🎉 Million mile giveaway! 🛒 Sam’s Club membership for just $15 🎁 Huge savings on gift cards! 🩺 Highest ROI $100 health test and more! As always, I hope you enjoy reading and please forward this to someone who might enjoy it too! And if that's you, make sure to subscribe here so you don't miss out...