30 Oct 2018
By Debra Baca
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Chase Ultimate Rewards

Chase Ultimate Rewards

Feature Articles, Saving Money, Travel
Day 33/365 2018-2019 Chase Ultimate Rewards are the gold standard in any travel hacker's arsenal. Some might say it's American Express Membership Rewards, but I haven't dabbled in those yet, and I think Ultimate Rewards is the best program to get your feet wet. Chase's 5/24 Rule Chase has made it a bit harder to do what's called "churning" of…
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28 Oct 2018
By Debra Baca
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Trip Report: 2018 Staycation

Trip Report: 2018 Staycation

Feature Articles, Saving Money, Travel
Day 31/365 2018-2019 Since Phoenix is a resort town, we have lots of choices when we want a "staycation," especially in the summer when their occupancies drop and they lower their rates. A friend had recommended the Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch because she knew we could book on points and get a Club Lounge upgrade with our Hyatt Explorist…
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27 Oct 2018
By Debra Baca
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Shopkick

Shopkick

Earning Money, Saving Money
Day 30/365 2018-2019 One way to maximize your spending is to stack offers from stores and use cashback apps that pay you when you make a purchase. Shopkick takes that concept one step further and rewards you for just going to stores and looking at offer ads besides giving you cashback on your purchases. Say Hello To Shopkick With the…
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22 Oct 2018
By Debra Baca
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[Expired] DOSH at Walmart

[Expired] DOSH at Walmart

Saving Money
Day 25/365 2018-2019 This deal has ended. There's an in-store cash back deal with DOSH and Walmart that is ending today. You can get 10% back through DOSH on purchases at Walmart, up to $20 per day, which translates to a $200 purchase today only. The terms state that gift cards are excluded, but you could try to buy a…
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21 Oct 2018
By Debra Baca
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[Expired] shopDisney Sale

[Expired] shopDisney Sale

Disney, Saving Money
Day 24/365 2018-2019 This sale has ended. One of the ways we save at Disney is by buying our Disney "things" ahead of time when they go on sale. I had scrolled past an email in my Promotions inbox from the Disney Store several times before I opened it and realized it's a better deal than I originally thought. Everything…
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19 Oct 2018
By Debra Baca
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Target Cartwheel

Target Cartwheel

Saving Money
Day 22/365 2018-2019 The other day, I had to run to Target to get some dog food, juice for the kids, and dish soap. I have to say, I love Target. There was a funny video going around a few years ago about three moms who sent their kids to school and then met up to spend the day at…
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14 Oct 2018
By Debra Baca
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Fill Up Your Tank for Less at Costco

Fill Up Your Tank for Less at Costco

Saving Money
Day 17/365 2018-2019 I love Costco for so many reasons. Here's another reason to love Costco: they deep discount their gasoline! No Membership Required You don't need a Costco membership to fill up your tank at their gas stations. At the pump, the kiosk asks you to insert your membership card, but it turns out that a Costco gift card…
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