Learn 5 simple tactics to save big: lower your property tax, reduce vacation miles, cut credit card fees, get a free companion pass, and earn thousands with bank and brokerage bonuses. Click "More" to see the Advertiser Disclosure.
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Episodes:
#142: https://chrishutchins.com/when-travel-goes-wrong/
#166: https://chrishutchins.com/greg-frequent-miler-flight-award-tools/
#167: https://chrishutchins.com/greg-frequent-miler-hotel-award-tools/
#175: https://chrishutchins.com/monday-musings-2/
#181: https://chrishutchins.com/profitable-deals-into-side-hustle/
Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell: https://chrishutchins.com/ownwell
Flight Award Alerts
- AwardTool: https://chrishutchins.com/awardtool
- Seats.aero: https://chrishutchins.com/seatsaero
Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription: https://frequentmiler.com/new-avianca-lifemiles-lifemiles-subscriptions-a-great-deal-for-enthusiasts/
How to Earn A Free Southwest Companion Pass: https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/southwest-companion-pass
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Best Brokerage Bonuses
Doctor of Credit : https://www.doctorofcredit.com/category/brokerage-bonuses/
Bogleheads: https://www.bogleheads.org/
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Fidelity: https://signupbonusoffer.com/fidelity-sign-up-bonus
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Hilton Honors American Express Card: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/hilton-honors-card/?aff=ath
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Full Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
00:25 How To Lower Your Property Tax
04:52 Chris’ Summer Award Travel Update
13:05 3 Big Takeaways for Booking Award Flights
15:01 Earning A Free Southwest Companion Pass
19:45 How To Negotiate Annual Fees on Credit Cards
22:08 Best-Ever Credit Card Welcome Offers (July 2024)
23:49 Overview of Bank Bonus Categories
27:04 $1000+ Bank Bonuses
28:58 Mid Range Bank Bonuses ($150-$750)
31:50 Bank Bonuses on Direct Deposits
35:47 Chris' Key Takeaway on Bank Bonuses
38:06 Overview of Brokerage Bonuses
41:58 Best Brokerage Bonuses (July 2024)
49:30 Limited Time Monster Brokerage Bonus (Ending 7/31/24)