Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express Review: 6% Cash Back at US Supermarkets ($6,000/Year), Enhanced $120 Disney Streaming Credit

Updated with improved $120 Disney Streaming Credit (now up to $10 per month with no minimum or bundle required). The card_name is one of my longtime keeper cards even with an annual fee. The headline feature is 6% cash back at US stand-alone … [Read the rest]

Random Tip: Amazon Items Under $1

Did you know that if you search for "items under $1" on Amazon, you'll get... a bunch of random stuff not under $1... but also many items indeed $1 and under? If you click on the checkbox to the top left, you can list only Prime-eligible items. … [Read the rest]

The Only AI Megatrend That Matters: Own the Businesses

We are surrounded by predictions about the imminent effect of AI. The CEO of Anthropic says that AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs, a "white collar bloodbath". Vanguard (which has really started to like throwing … [Read the rest]

US Bank Smartly Credit Card Review: More Negative Changes September 2025

Update August 2025: Previously-grandfathered "V1" cardholders should have received both paper and e-mail notifications of new changes that are to be effective 9/15/25. The e-mail subject will be "Important information about your U.S. Bank Smartly … [Read the rest]

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Review: 125,000 Points Limited-Time Offer

New limited-time offer, at all-time high values. The card_name is the re-branded business credit card of the Marriott Bonvoy program. This card offers unique perks for Marriott customers, along with a generous new customer incentive. Here are the … [Read the rest]

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Review: 100,000 Bonus Points Offer

The card_name is the premium co-branded rewards card for Marriott hotels. This card has a hefty annual fee, but a closer look reveals it's not as bad as it looks initially due to perks like flexible dining credits, airport lounge access, and elite … [Read the rest]

Americans Spend More on Healthcare than Housing?!

Housing has always been considered the biggest expense in a family's budget. More recently, everyone's grocery and restaurant bills have skyrocketed, bringing food costs into focus. But the biggest item in your budget is very likely to be … [Read the rest]

BJ’s Wholesale Club: $15 for 1-Year Membership + $15 Reward (Regularly $60)

Groupon has a BJ's Wholesale New Membership deal with $15 for a One-Year BJ’s The Club Card Membership that also includes a $15 reward with $45 purchase. Regular price is $60. There is also an option for $40 for a One-Year BJ’s The Club+ Card … [Read the rest]

An Ounce of Gold Always Buys 350 Loaves of Bread?

I was reading the thought piece Finance is other people when I came across an intriguing finance nugget: Suppose you think that bitcoin will, like gold, have enduring appeal. During the reign of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, an ounce of gold … [Read the rest]

GigSky: Free Travel eSIM with Many Visa Cards (Signature/Infinite)

GigSky is a travel eSIM provider, which allows you to access cellular data both in the US and internationally in 125+ countries with your existing phone (almost all newer smartphones now support eSIM). They have a promotion that gives you one free … [Read the rest]

Capital One 360 Savings Deposit Promo ($300 to $1,500 Bonus)

Offer is back again/still around. Capital One has brought back a deposit promotion worth up to $1,500 for new 360 Savings accountholders. It's a good bonus, but only for "new" customers and those that are willing to keep an eye on things. Here's … [Read the rest]

OnPath FCU: 6.00% APY Rewards Checking ($150 Bonus) + 4.40% APY Elite Money Market

APY now 6.00% APY. Bonus now increased to $150 (was $100). OnPath Federal Credit Union now has two accounts that are competitive in the high-interest cash landscape: Rewards High-Yield Checking at 6.00% APY on up $10,000 if you make … [Read the rest]