Best Interest Rates Survey: Bank Accounts, Treasury Bills, Money Markets, ETFs – August 2025

Posted on August 10, 2025 // 3 Comments

Here's my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of August 2025, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks and brokerages love taking advantage of our idle cash, and you can often earning more money while keeping the … [Read the rest]

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express Review: 6% Cash Back at US Supermarkets ($6,000/Year), Enhanced $120 Disney Streaming Credit

Posted on August 7, 2025 // 28 Comments

Updated with improved $120 Disney Streaming Credit (now up to $10 per month with no minimum or bundle required). The card_name is one of my longtime keeper cards even with an annual fee. The headline feature is 6% cash back at US stand-alone … [Read the rest]

Random Tip: Amazon Items Under $1

Posted on August 5, 2025 // Leave a Comment

Did you know that if you search for "items under $1" on Amazon, you'll get... a bunch of random stuff not under $1... but also many items indeed $1 and under? If you click on the checkbox to the top left, you can list only Prime-eligible items. … [Read the rest]

The Only AI Megatrend That Matters: Own the Businesses

Posted on August 4, 2025 // 2 Comments

We are surrounded by predictions about the imminent effect of AI. The CEO of Anthropic says that AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs, a "white collar bloodbath". Vanguard (which has really started to like throwing … [Read the rest]

US Bank Smartly Credit Card Review: More Negative Changes September 2025

Posted on August 3, 2025 // 40 Comments

Update August 2025: Previously-grandfathered "V1" cardholders should have received both paper and e-mail notifications of new changes that are to be effective 9/15/25. The e-mail subject will be "Important information about your U.S. Bank Smartly … [Read the rest]

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Review: 125,000 Points Limited-Time Offer

Posted on August 1, 2025 // 2 Comments

New limited-time offer, at all-time high values. The card_name is the re-branded business credit card of the Marriott Bonvoy program. This card offers unique perks for Marriott customers, along with a generous new customer incentive. Here are the … [Read the rest]

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Review: 100,000 Bonus Points Offer

Posted on August 1, 2025 // 8 Comments

The card_name is the premium co-branded rewards card for Marriott hotels. This card has a hefty annual fee, but a closer look reveals it's not as bad as it looks initially due to perks like flexible dining credits, airport lounge access, and elite … [Read the rest]

Americans Spend More on Healthcare than Housing?!

Posted on July 30, 2025 // 1 Comment

Housing has always been considered the biggest expense in a family's budget. More recently, everyone's grocery and restaurant bills have skyrocketed, bringing food costs into focus. But the biggest item in your budget is very likely to be … [Read the rest]

BJ’s Wholesale Club: $15 for 1-Year Membership + $15 Reward (Regularly $60)

Posted on July 29, 2025 // 1 Comment

Groupon has a BJ's Wholesale New Membership deal with $15 for a One-Year BJ’s The Club Card Membership that also includes a $15 reward with $45 purchase. Regular price is $60. There is also an option for $40 for a One-Year BJ’s The Club+ Card … [Read the rest]

An Ounce of Gold Always Buys 350 Loaves of Bread?

Posted on July 28, 2025 // 9 Comments

I was reading the thought piece Finance is other people when I came across an intriguing finance nugget: Suppose you think that bitcoin will, like gold, have enduring appeal. During the reign of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, an ounce of gold … [Read the rest]

GigSky: Free Travel eSIM with Many Visa Cards (Signature/Infinite)

Posted on July 25, 2025 // 3 Comments

GigSky is a travel eSIM provider, which allows you to access cellular data both in the US and internationally in 125+ countries with your existing phone (almost all newer smartphones now support eSIM). They have a promotion that gives you one free … [Read the rest]

Capital One 360 Savings Deposit Promo ($300 to $1,500 Bonus)

Posted on July 22, 2025 // 30 Comments

Offer is back again/still around. Capital One has brought back a deposit promotion worth up to $1,500 for new 360 Savings accountholders. It's a good bonus, but only for "new" customers and those that are willing to keep an eye on things. Here's … [Read the rest]

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