A couple of days ago I mindlessly opened two emails from Yazing, indicating they had $17.34 to each of our PayPal accounts. I mindlessly transferred the windfall into our checking accounts. It got me thinking about the ways we use our manufactured spending profits and it kind of disappointed me. We are all of different … Read more
If you want a bit of a shock, total up the annual fees you pay on credit cards. The number is staggering. But I always felt I got more than my money’s worth up until this coming renewal year. Katy and I both carry Amex Gold, Platinum and Hilton Aspire cards. And I carried the … Read more
Remember a month or so ago, I was whining about not kicking up my game on the 5X Staples Free Week. Well I kicked it up and overdid it for an old guy. In the last 21 days I’ve: 1. I spoke at the Chicago Seminars and reconnected with some great old friends. My topic … Read more
A couple of weeks ago we talked about what your minimum earnings per hour must be to get you out manufactured spending. Or to put your PJ’s on and manufacture spend from the couch. I’ve now confirmed, if I’m not earning at least $40 per hour, I’m not motivated to move very fast and fight … Read more
I hope we can fill the comments section with a variety of opinions here, based of course on each of your personal preferences. I’m sure some of you are working for high-value premium cabin award travel and a mileage card is your number one choice. Others are looking to maximize cash back. I realize any … Read more
I’m having a great time writing again, and I want to thank you for the warm welcome back. You’ve taught me some new tricks about the hobby. Even more important to me is you have reinforced my belief that “change is hard”, particularly on us old guys. Ariana and I have been going back and … Read more
I found a great niche several years back that led me into a partnership with four others and a great retail opportunity. I became an Amazon FBA seller, selling low-end computers. Well, I picked computers and Staples based on several key factors: 1. 5X Ultimate Rewards points on purchases at Staples. 2. Constant $$$ off coupons from … Read more
I got too frugal over the last month or so. With all these fee-free Visa deals at Staples, I quit ordering Visa gift cards online. I got so tied up with the idea of fee-free that I’ve missed at least two months of opportunity to buy these gift cards at a very reasonable price. And, … Read more
Now that tourist season is over, its much easier to get about and make good use of my retired time. I’m an early riser and after grabbing coffee, I head to the Internet for email and to see what’s new in the manufactured spending world. Monday, October 1st, turned out to be a profitable one. … Read more
There is a lull here in good manufactured spending opportunities with the loss of Dosh at Kroger. It got me thinking, what is the lowest profit for $500 gift card I’d be willing to work for? With all the different methods we employ to pick up cash or miles and points, I’d like to hear … Read more