We were pretty excited for our first time experiencing first class lay down seats on American for the overnight flight. I still didn’t sleep all that great, but it seemed to work nicely for Megan. If you have a first class ticket for an international flight on American, it does give you access to their […]
How Can I Achieve Financial Independence? AMFM’s Basic Guide to FI
I am not telling you what you should do. This is advice I am giving to me for myself. Things I would tell my younger self on how to reach FI. AMFM’s Basic Guide to Achieve Financial Independence Other things that can help: Yes, these images are AI generated by Gemini. I don’t know why […]
Quick Airport Lounges Review: CLT to BOS to ATH to FCO to FLL to PHL
One of the benefits of premium credit cards is access to airport lounges. While some times it is debatable if sitting in a crowded lounge is more enjoyable than finding an empty gate to yourself, I still enjoy checking them out. I mean I’ve already paid for the access with the annual fee, so I […]
Time to Travel: Fort Lauderdale
We decided to head back down to Florida for 6 nights to visit my mom last week. It is a 10 hour trip without any stops, but we make a lot of stops for potty breaks…more so for the small bladder humans than the dog. This was our second road trip down to Florida since […]
Discounted Summer or Annual Passes to Maximize Your Free Time on Summer Break or in Early Retirement
Here is a roundup of summer or general passes that can be maximized by early retirees or anyone with plenty of free time. Early retirees, those with a summer break, flexible schedules, or stay at home parents can all get maximum benefit from these deals. White Water Center (Charlotte) – $159 An annual pass to […]
Someday I Will Say Goodbye, Things
Always contemplating getting rid of excess junk, so I listened to the book Goodbye, Things.
Time to Travel: Temecula, CA
Went to California to visit family and watch Charlotte FC play LA Galaxy.
Utilizing InstaCart and DoorDash Credit Card Credits
InstaCart The two Chase Ink cards I opened to pay for a new roof netted me $900 each in Chase points with no annual fee and 0% interest for 12 months. A perk I haven’t fully been using is the 3 month Instacart+ and a monthly $20 Instacart credit. Also, I just realized that despite […]
The Case for Chase: Is Sapphire Reserve Worth It Without Sign-Up Bonus?
Chase Sapphire ReserveAnnual Fee: $795 1. Hotel Edit Credit – $500/250/0It appears harder to use these credits than AmEx and limited to possibly only the priciest of options. Although, a Reddit thread does show some reasonable prices. 2. Travel Credit – $300/300/300A non-behavior altering, instant $300 value toward the $795 annual fee is a good place […]
American Express Platinum: Is It Worth the Annual Fee?
Reviewing the benefits and value I get from the AmEx Platinum. Is it worth keeping after the first year?