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🤑 My Top Finds, Latest Deals, and Best Recommendations (6/7/25)
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👋 Hi Reader, Happy Saturday! Big favor to ask: if you enjoy my content, I'd really appreciate a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. We have a unique growth opportunity next week, so this would mean a lot. Thanks! 🙏🏼 Here are some highlights from today’s newsletter:
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🔁 30% Transfer Bonuses: Aeroplan, Avios & HiltonHere are 2 transfer bonuses that might help you get a good deal, but I wouldn't speculatively transfer unless you're planning a trip.
🤑 Earn 10x Points on Southwest PurchasesSouthwest Rapid Rewards cardholders can earn 10x points per $1 spent on Southwest purchases (up to $500) between 5/3 and 5/9. What makes this promo great is the fact that these bonus points count towards the Companion Pass. Registration is required. P.S. There's also a 10% cash back offer for Southwest purchases in the card-linked offer section below. 🛋️ Negative Venture X Lounge Access ChangesIf you’re a Venture X cardholder, Capital One is making major negative changes to lounge access. Starting February 2026, you won't get any free guests unless you spend $75,000 a year and any authorized users of the card will have to pay $125/year to get lounge access. 🍽️ 750 Bonvoy Bonus Points for Every $75 MealEarn 750 bonus Bonvoy points every time you spend $75+ at participating Eat Around Town restaurants during the month of June—make sure to enroll here first. Plus, new members can earn up to 6k bonus points by completing 3 qualifying dines in 2 months. 🏖️ Wyndham Summer Promo: Up to 15K PointsWyndham Rewards is offering up to 15,000 bonus points (which could be worth 2 free nights depending on the property location) when you register and book a qualifying stay before 8/30. You must complete your stay before 9/3 to become eligible. 🛍️ Up to 2,500 Bonus from Airline Shopping PortalsIf you're planning to do online shopping this weekend, check out these bonuses from 2 airline shopping portals.
🤝 New Airline Partnerships Expand OptionsA wave of new airline partnerships will expand route networks and loyalty benefits for travelers across the globe.
🤑 Latest Deals💳 Latest Card-Linked Offers ($1,500+ in Savings)Card-linked offers are a great way to maximize your savings, so here are some I found this week. Expiration dates are in parentheses.
Plus, don’t forget to check out CardPointers Pro (and get 30% off here) to automate these offers on multiple cards so you can save more! 📺 Disney+ Perks: DashPass, CLEAR+, Duolingo & MoreIf you have Disney+ subscription, you're eligible for awesome perks like access to 6 months of DoorDash DashPass, 3 months of CLEAR+, 2 months of Super Duolingo, and more when you enroll here. 🥤 3 Months of Free Summer Drinks at PaneraGet a 3-month free trial of unlimited drinks this summer when you sign up for Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club before 6/30. A great offer if you're a regular at Panera. 🎁 Gift Card Deals: Up to 15% Off Popular BrandsHere are some gift card deals I found this week. Expiration dates are in parentheses.
If you want to learn more about how to save and profit from gift cards, check out Ep #212. 🍦 Kroger Ice Cream Giveaway: June 20On 6/20, Kroger is giving away 92,000 pints of ice cream via an e-coupon. It's first come, first served, so mark your calendar if you want a free sweet treat. 🕵️ Top Finds🍌 The Logistics of FruitEver wondered how seasonal/tropical fruits end up at your local grocery store? Check out this fascinating video that breaks down the global distribution of fresh fruit. 🎙 All the Hacks Podcast: Subscribe & Follow!If you're a fan of my podcast but you haven't subscribed, you can do that on any of your favorite podcast apps: 💬 Parting ThoughtsAs I said above, we have a unique growth opportunity next week, so if you can spare just one minute, I would really appreciate you leaving me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks so much! 🙏 As always, thanks so much for reading! I’d love to hear your thoughts on today’s newsletter, and if you enjoyed it, please let me know why! Chris |
Chris Hutchins
Discover the latest and greatest hacks, deals and recommendations to upgrade and optimize your life, money and travel – all while spending less and saving more.
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👋 Hi Reader, Happy Saturday! Here's a sneak peak of today's newsletter: 💳 Deep dive on Citi cards and ThankYou points ✈️ Latest flight deals: London, Italy, Reykjavik and more 🧴 $15 off $50+ Amazon household products 💰 Limited time bonus: 100k AAdvantage miles 🚴 Earn up to 12k Hyatt Points with Peloton Workouts 🍽️ $50 of InKind dining credit 💰 Using Smart Yield to optimize earning on cash 💸 Up to 6% cash back on BoA cards 🏛️ The plan to kill the penny and more! I really hope you enjoy...
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