๐ Hi Reader, Hope your Saturday is off to a great start! Here's what's included in today's newsletter:
One small favor: if you enjoyed reading, please forward this newsletter to someone else who might too! And if that's you, make sure to subscribe here :) Thanks so much in advance! Chris ๐ My Holiday Gift Guide and Top Ways to SaveโThe holidays are here, and Iโve rounded up over 80 gift ideas across tech, kitchen, clothing, healthcare, games, and more to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. I'll also share tips on how I save 5โ25% on almost all my shopping.
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Deadline: Enter by 12/17 at 11:59 pm PST Save on taxes, maximize your impact, and help raise millions for charity by joining the Gains for Good Challenge today!โ ๐ซ Travel, Points & Miles๐ฎ๐ธ Check Out Our All the Hacks Iceland Trip!โOur trip to Iceland this year was so incredible that weโre going to plan another trip (or maybe 2) in the Fall of 2025. We've put together this page with everything you need to know about the trip, including dates, planned itinerary, FAQ's and more.
๐งณ Our Iceland & Hawaii Trip Reports and Travel TipsIf you want to go deeper on Iceland, Amy and I did a full episode covering our trip to Iceland (with All the Hacks listeners + readers), as well as our recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii (with our family).
๐ณ U.S. Bank's 4% Cash Back Card is OutThe โU.S. Bank Smartly Cardโ, which offers up to 4% cash back, is finally open to applications. You earn 2% cash back on all purchases, with an extra 2% if you have โฅ$100k in a U.S. Bank Checking, Savings or Investment account. The main downsides are that the card does have foreign transaction fees and offers no sign-up bonus. ๐๏ธ New U.S. Airport LoungesMany premium credit cards offer airport lounge access with free food, drinks, showers, and other perks. With all the upcoming holiday travel, here's some new lounge openings:
๐ค Latest Deals๐๏ธ Latest Gift Cards DealsDiscounted gift cards are an easy way to save on holiday shopping. I've recently been finding some amazing gift card deals in the Pepper Rewards app (e.g. 12โ20% off Amazon, Samโs Club, Nike, etc.) Plus, new customers earn $20 back after spending $200 in the first 15 days with a referral codeโmine is 612342. Additionally, here's a bunch of other deals you can take advantage of for your holiday shopping with expirations in parentheses.
Also, don't forget to check out these two great apps:
๐ฐ Easy $40 from RakutenMy default shopping portal is Rakuten, which also lets you convert cash back to points. Right now, Rakuten is offering $40 for new members after you spend at least $40. ๐ต๏ธ Great Finds๐งพ Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable?โJasmine DiLucci was recently on Ep #200 to debunk tax myths, and one of the things we couldn't dive deep on was whether credit card rewards are taxable. Thankfully she put together this video that you might enjoy. ๐ Farewell From Morningstar Research VPI really enjoy John Rekenthaler's writing, so I was sad to see him announce his retirement with this farewell letter. That said it was a great reflection on the U.S. stock marketโs strong track record of growth and compounding. While John doesnโt think future returns will be as impressive, he remains optimistic about the U.S. economyโs strengths driving continued growth. ๐ Shake Shack on Delta FlightsI'm excited to see that Shake Shack has partnered with Delta to offer their cheeseburgers as a first-class meal. I don't fly Delta much, but I'm very curious to see how the in-flight version compares. ๐ฌ Parting ThoughtsAs always, thanks so much for reading! Iโd love to hear your thoughts on todayโs newsletter, and if you enjoyed it, please let me know why! Chris |
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