#184: Sharing five tactics I've used recently to maximize points, lower property taxes, cut credit card annual fees, get a free companion pass, and earn thousands of dollars through bank and brokerage bonuses.

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Resources Mentioned

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• Credit Cards


• Bank Bonuses


• All the Hacks Membership


• #142: When Travel Goes Wrong: Pro Tips for Flight Cancelations, Delays, Lost Luggage, and More
  


• #166: Best Tools for Booking Flights with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
  


• #167: Best Tools for Booking Hotels with Points & Miles with Greg the Frequent Miler
  


• #175: Monday Musings: Latest Deals, Summer Award Travel, Father's Day Gift Ideas, Calling 911 and More
  


• #181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai
  

Credit Cards:

• Hilton Honors American Express Card


• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card


• For other cards mention, see our full Credit Cards Page
  

Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell

Flight Award Alerts: AwardTool | Seats.aero

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Best Bank Bonuses: Doctor of Credit

• HSBC: $1500 for $100k for 90 days


• Capital One: $1500 for $100k for 90 days


• Wells Fargo: $525 for $25k for 90 days


• Citi: $500 for $30k for 90 days


• Axos Bank®: $500 for $3k for 30 days with $1.5k direct deposit


• Wells Fargo: $325 for $1k for 90 days with $1k direct deposit

Best Brokerage Bonuses: Doctor of Credit | Bogleheads

• WeBull: 2% on up to $100k (till 7/31/24)


• E*TRADE: $600 for $100k for 60 days


• TD : $750 for $100k for 30 days


• Tastytrade: $2000+ for $100k for 1 year

Full Show Notes

(00:00 ) Introduction

(02:07 ) How To Lower Your Property Tax

(06:27 ) Chris’ Summer Award Travel Update

(14:32 ) 3 Big Takeaways for Booking Award Flights

(16:21 ) Earning A Free Southwest Companion Pass

(23:39 ) How To Negotiate Annual Fees on Credit Cards

(26:01 ) Best-Ever Credit Card Welcome Offers (July 2024)

(27:43 ) Overview of Bank Bonus Categories

(30:54 ) $1000+ Bank Bonuses

(32:48 ) Mid Range Bank Bonuses ($150-$750)

(38:37 ) Bank Bonuses on Direct Deposits

(42:22 ) Chris' Key Takeaway on Bank Bonuses

(44:35 ) Overview of Brokerage Bonuses

(48:21 ) Best Brokerage Bonuses (July 2024)

(55:32 ) Limited Time Monster Brokerage Bonus (Ending 7/31/24)

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