My last update on the PeerStreet bankruptcy was about a year and a half ago. PeerStreet marketed high-interest investment loans backed by real estate in $1,000 fractional increments. A few days ago, I received a big, thick envelope with lots of … [Read the rest]
PeerStreet Bankruptcy Update (March 2025): Why I Avoid Fractional Real Estate Now
Posted on March 19, 2025 // 8 Comments
Last updated: March 27, 2025
Webull ACAT Transfer Bonus: 3% of Assets Possible ($750 Bonus on $25,000)
Posted on March 17, 2025 // 5 Comments
Updated with new offer. The Webull brokerage app is offering an updated ACAT Transfer bonus plus up to $100 in outgoing fee reimbursements on your first transfer of at least $5,000. This specific offer ends 4/6/25. The minimum hold period is 1 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 17, 2025
American Express “Member Week” March 17-21 (Limited-Time Offers)
Posted on March 16, 2025 // 2 Comments
American Express is celebrating their 175th birthday (!) with a "Member Week" from March 17-21. They are touting various special offers. I honestly don't know if they will be awesome or disappointing, but I figure that it's worth logging into your … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 14, 2025
Helium Mobile Promo Code: Get $50 Gift Card for Joining Free Cellular Plan
Posted on March 15, 2025 // 3 Comments
Update: Helium Mobile just sent me an e-mail offering $50 in Cloud points (supposedly redeemable for gift cards to Airbnb, DoorDash, and Nike) for new customers if you open with the promo code GETLUCKY. Expires 11:59pm PT on March 18, 2025. Must be … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 15, 2025
Pepper Gift Card App: $20 Bonus w/ $200 Purchase (New Users)
Posted on March 14, 2025 // 41 Comments
Update 4/23: Looks like the party is winding down. Pepper no longer sells Amazon or Sam's Club gift cards when purchasing with credit cards. You can still redeem using points. 10X on Chipotle and DoorDash is all that remains. I would … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 23, 2025
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Review: 185,000 Bonus Points Offer
Posted on March 13, 2025 // 8 Comments
Improved offer (nearly double the previous bonus). 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 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 13, 2025
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Review: 3 Free Night Awards Welcome Offer
Posted on March 13, 2025 // 2 Comments
New offer. 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 highlights: Welcome Offer: 3 … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 13, 2025
Southwest Becomes Just Another Commodity Airline (Basic Economy, No Checked Bags, Less Legroom, Paid Seating)
Posted on March 13, 2025 // 12 Comments
The big news in travel is that Southwest Airlines has basically given up their unique "We are different!" corporate identity and become just another commodity airline that tries to look as cheap as possible upfront (only $200!) while adding multiple … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 13, 2025
BlackRock/iShares Target Allocation 60/40 Model ETF Portfolio (Meant for Advisors)
Posted on March 12, 2025 // 6 Comments
As a companion to my post on Fidelity Model ETF Portfolios, I also found Blackrock's version of their 60/40 Model ETF portfolio. The was prompted by the fact that Blackrock recently announced that it was adding a 1-2% allocation to Bitcoin in … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 12, 2025
Wyndham Rewards Earner Cards: Up to 90,000 Bonus Points (Valid at Vacasa Home Rentals)
Posted on March 10, 2025 // 3 Comments
Updated with limited-time offers. The Wyndham Rewards Earner credit cards currently all have increased bonuses of up to 90,000 points. While these are not the highest amounts offered ever, they are above the normal bonuses. This hotel-chain … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 10, 2025
Best Interest Rates Survey: Savings Accounts, Treasuries, CDs, ETFs – March 2025
Posted on March 10, 2025 // 8 Comments
Here's my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of March, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks love taking advantage of our idle cash, and you can often earning more money while keeping the same level of safety by … [Read the rest]
Last updated: March 10, 2025
Top 10 Best Credit Card Bonus Offers – April 2025 (Updated)
Posted on March 6, 2025 // 45 Comments
Updated April 2025. That space in your wallet or purse is valuable, and you should be the one to get that value. By being smart and picky, you can find offers worth $500+ for a single card, all to encourage you to apply and try it out. This adds … [Read the rest]
Last updated: April 7, 2025
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