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AARP Membership: The Best $12 Young People Now Spend

Dec 16 2023

I first joined AARP because of the discount their members get buying British Airways tickets. I’ve stacked the AARP and Chase discounts during BA sales to buy very cheap tickets, which I’ve then upgraded to first class using points. The hotel deals are great, too. And most people don’t realize you don’t need to be old to join.

The Wall Street Journal covers a trend in younger people joining AARP to take advantage of discounts, as effective methods of saving money become more focal in an era of inflation.

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Why You Shouldn’t Buy Anything On Black Friday

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Nov 23 2023

You need to stay disciplined. Do not buy things simply because they are a ‘good deal’ relative to their usual price. You wouldn’t have paid that price anyway, so you aren’t saving money compared to that price if you make a purchase. You know how I know you wouldn’t have paid that price? The very fact that you didn’t buy it already.

There may be things you have in your purchase path already. Those are the things to consider buying on Black Friday.

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Insane Hotel Deal: Capital One $200 Off $200 (Really, No Minimum Spend, $200 Off)

Nov 02 2023

Several readers let me know that Capital One Travel has a special $200 off offer for hotel stays in their ‘Premier Collection’ for Venture X and Venture X Business cardmembers. There is no minimum spend for the night. Book a $201 all-in room, and the cost will come to $1 for the night.

The offer was available in my account as well. If it’s targeted, it is widely targeted. Just go to Capital One Travel in the rewards section of your account and at the top of the page you’ll see ‘Offers’ highlighted by a light blue ribbon.

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