5 Hacks To Save $50k/yr (Lower Taxes, Free Travel, Waived Fees & More)

#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.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/5-tactics-to-maximize-savings

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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:

Aeroplan® Credit Card

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card

Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Hilton Honors American Express Card

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card

Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell
Flight Award Alerts: AwardTool | Seats.aero
Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription
How to Earn A Free Southwest Companion Pass
FlyerTalk Credit Card Retention Offers
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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#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.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/5-tactics-to-maximize-savings

Partner Deals

DRAM: 20% off my favorite sparkling water with zero calories, zero sugar

Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2

Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work

DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web

NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance

For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals

Resources Mentioned

All the Hacks:

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:

Aeroplan® Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card

Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell

Flight Award Alerts: AwardTool | Seats.aero

Avianca LifeMiles+ Subscription

How to Earn A Free Southwest Companion Pass

FlyerTalk Credit Card Retention Offers

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)

Connect with All the Hacks

All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email

Chris Hutchins: X | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.