Whenever a post extolling the virtues of travel cards or rewards bonuses appears on a social media site or travel blog, there’s usually at least one shrewd commenter eager to exclaim that people don’t get...
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Episode #3: Churning, Burning, and Your Credit Score
In episode #3 of this soon-to-be award-winning podcast, I talk about how churning and burning credit cards can impact your credit score. More detailed notes can be found on a post I did earlier on this very topic: How a...
In-N-Out: Review
I knew when starting this battle that In-N-Out, a favorite among many, would likely be a top contender. Having been over a decade since my last visit, I took the opportunity on a recent trip to have a fresh tasting. I...
Episode #2: Vegas Budget Guide
In this second episode, I focus on creating a budget-friendly guide to Las Vegas. I cover where to stay, where to play, and where to eat. A few notes from the show are listed below. Where to Stay South Strip: Tropicana...
Episode 1: The Three Alwayses of Budget Travel
In the first episode of my brand new venture, I discuss the three things budget travelers should always keep in mind as they plan their trip. Below are the show notes. #3 – Money Always Matters Are we chasing...
Blue Bayou Disneyland Review
The Blue Bayou facade is found in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square, mimicking quaint streets of the 19th-century city that bears its name. What makes this one of the most popular restaurants at Disney is the idyllic...
Take a “Free” Road Trip with Transfercar
One way car rentals are a real hassle for companies. Fleet imbalances are a pain to sort out, which is why customers run into high fees when making the request. Transfercar looks to rebalance the car convoys by using an...
Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card Review
There are a plethora of quality travel credit cards out there. Few are good enough to remain in my wallet perpetually. The Sapphire Preferred card is one of them. Earning potential is lacking, but the flexible use of...
Five Guys: Review
In a bid for the coveted top spot in the TFB Burger Battle, Five Guys, like their burgers’ accompanying bun, falls flat. Simply put, Five Guys may provide one of the most overrated offerings in the fast-casual...
You May Want a Non-Travel Everyday Credit Card
When I work with students looking to get a new or first credit card, many of them focus on being rewarded for aspirational spending. That is, spending they would like to be doing, travel being chief among them. The...
