5 Tactics 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.

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Resources Mentioned

ATH Podcast:

• Credit Cards
• Bank Bonuses
• Podcast 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:

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• Hilton Honors American Express Card
• Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
• For other cards mentioned visit our Best Credit Cards Page

Property Appraisal Appeal: Ownwell

Flight Award Alerts: AwardTool | Seats.aero

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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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