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Maximize Earnings on Cash, CD Ladders, Bank Bonuses, Bulk Buying, and Automating Returns

2023/8/30
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Chris discusses various options for earning interest on cash, including high-yield savings accounts, CDs, and treasury bills, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of each.

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#131: Chris discusses the best places to earn interest on cash, including high yield savings, US Treasuries, CDs and bank bonuses. He also covers other listener questions/hacks, like when to sell I-Bonds, saving money on meat, protecting your identity online, automating returns and a lot more.

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Resources Mentioned

All the Hacks:

Episodes:

Bilt Credit Card)

List of High Yield Savings Options)

Wealthfront: Cash Account Referral Link) | Automated Bond Portfolio)

Bask Bank: Earn 2.5 American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for every $1 saved)

When to Sell I Bonds Blog Posts: Doctor of Credit) | Keil Financial Partners)

TeslaFi Web Dashboard: Free One Month Access)

Maxine’s Book: There's a Cow in My Freezer: The Complete Guide to Buying, Storing, and Enjoying Pasture-Raised Meat in Bulk)

Maxine’s Website)

Len's Bench Scraper Recommendation)

Gmail Add On Productivity Tool: Ready to Send)

Automating Returns: Return Queen)

Redeem Gift Cards with Evidation App: Jamie’s Referral Link)

The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card)

Article: Lounge Access Fee Change in The Platinum Card® from American Express)

Full Show Notes

(02:33) Listener Wins

(05:19) High Yield Savings

(08:02) CDs and Treasuries

(09:52) CD Laddering Explained

(12:29) Wealthfront’s New Bond Portfolio

(18:41) Bank Bonuses

(20:34) Earning Interest in American Airlines Miles with Bask Bank

(22:05) Selling I Bonds

(24:02) Negotiating Your Mortgage Rate Directly with Your Broker

(24:33) Auto Insurance

(25:58) TeslaFi: Web Dashboard for Your Car

(27:14) Electric Rental Car Hack: Correction

(28:34) Removing Your Personal Information Online

(30:26) Cooking Hacks

(32:38) Productivity Tool: Ready to Send

(33:18) Automating Returns with Return Queen

(33:44) Redeem Gift Cards with Evidation App

(34:22) Lounge Access Fee Change in the Platinum Card® from American Express

(36:51) Reminder to Check Apps & Websites for Promotions before Booking Flights

(37:31) Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card Deal

(38:30) Spotify Programmatic Ads for Old Episodes

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