5 Hacks To Save $50k/yr (Lower Taxes, Free Travel, Waived Fees & More)
Author: Chris Hutchins
July 17, 2024
Duration: 52:46
#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.
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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:
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
For other cards mention, see our full Credit Cards Page
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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