5 Hacks To Save $50k/yr (Lower Taxes, Free Travel, Waived Fees & More)
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#184: Sharing five tactics I've used recently to maximize points, lower property taxes, cut credit card annual fees, get a free companion pass, and earn thousands of dollars through bank and brokerage bonuses.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/5-tactics-to-maximize-savings)

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Resources Mentioned

All the Hacks:

• Credit Cards)

• Bank Bonuses)

• All the Hacks Membership)

• #142: When Travel Goes Wrong: Pro Tips for Flight Cancelations, Delays, Lost Luggage, and More)

• #166: Best Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler)

• #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler)

• #175: Monday Musings: Latest Deals, Summer Award Travel, Father's Day Gift Ideas, Calling 911 and More)

• #181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai)

Credit Cards:

• Aeroplan® Credit Card)

• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card)

• Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card)

• Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card)

• IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card)

• Hilton Honors American Express Card)

• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card)

Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell)

Flight Award Alerts: AwardTool) | Seats.aero)

Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription)

How to Earn A Free Southwest Companion Pass)

FlyerTalk Credit Card Retention Offers)

Best Bank Bonuses: Doctor of Credit)

• HSBC: $1500) for $100k for 90 days

• Capital One: $1500) for $100k for 90 days

• Wells Fargo: $525) for $25k for 90 days

• Citi: $500) for $30k for 90 days

• Axos Bank®: $500) for $3k for 30 days with $1.5k direct deposit

• Wells Fargo: $325) for $1k for 90 days with $1k direct deposit

Best Brokerage Bonuses: Doctor of Credit) | Bogleheads)

• WeBull: 2%) on up to $100k (till 7/31/24)

• E*TRADE: $600) for $100k for 60 days

• TD : $750) for $100k for 30 days

• Tastytrade: $2000+) for $100k for 1 year

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:07) How To Lower Your Property Tax

(06:27) Chris’ Summer Award Travel Update

(14:32) 3 Big Takeaways for Booking Award Flights

(16:21) Earning A Free Southwest Companion Pass

(23:39) How To Negotiate Annual Fees on Credit Cards

(26:01) Best-Ever Credit Card Welcome Offers (July 2024)

(27:43) Overview of Bank Bonus Categories

(30:54) $1000+ Bank Bonuses

(32:48) Mid Range Bank Bonuses ($150-$750)

(38:37) Bank Bonuses on Direct Deposits

(42:22) Chris' Key Takeaway on Bank Bonuses

(44:35) Overview of Brokerage Bonuses

(48:21) Best Brokerage Bonuses (July 2024)

(55:32) Limited Time Monster Brokerage Bonus (Ending 7/31/24)

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