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CategoryMy successful Economic Injury Disaster Loan story
Become a Patron!I’ve been looking forward to this post for over a month, so I’m glad to finally be able to write up the complete story of my Economic Injury
Introducing the Manifesto, on the Milenomics Podcast Network
Today I get to share some exciting news about a project that’s been in the works for a few weeks: the Manifesto podcast, hosted by yours truly on the Milenomics
Introducing, The Manifesto With the Free-quent Flyer [New Podcast]
A quick programming note here–we’ve expanded our offerings for our Milenomics Podcast Network Patrons to include a third show. Today we’re extremely proud to announce: The Manife..
COVID, cancellations, schedule changes, and refunds
This was originally going to be a quick hit on my experience cancelling an Alaska Airlines reservation for a trip I had been planning to take this summer, but then
Two great, one good, and one marginal grocery store earning boost
By now you may have heard that starting May 1, 2020, Chase and American Express have enhanced the rate that several of their cards earn miles and points at grocery
My Experience Getting Award Ticket Refunds from AA and Delta
What a time we live in. 3 months ago, I had just returned from a long and fantastic Asia trip and was busy planning what was supposed to be another exciting year of travel. Cov..
Milenomics Expands — Introducing the Milenomics Podcast Network
We’re expanding again here at Milenomics. From Blog to Podcast–and now Podcast Network. We’re going to be delivering more great content to our Patreon subscribers by helping pr..
“Use it or lose it” is the most important feature of retirement accounts
Become a Patron!I consider it an inevitable misfortune that conversations about investing begin and end with “what should I invest in?” An unsophisticated questioner might mean “..
A decent strategy for the Chase IHG Rewards credit cards
I’ve played around with the IHG Rewards program over the years, for example when I dutifully filled out my 94 index cards (and won a Bose home stereo system), but
Personal finance during the plague: self-employment (2)
Become a Patron!Earlier this month I wrote about some of the advantages of replacing work lost to the coronavirus pandemic with self-employment. I want to continue that discussio..
Mixed (overall negative) changes to Consumers Credit Union Rewards Checking
I wrote recently over at my personal finance blog about my favorite high-interest checking account, the Rewards Checking account offered by Consumers Credit Union. In case any re..
Personal finance during the plague: what I’m watching for
Become a Patron!As we near the end of the beginning of our public and private response to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s obviously a lot to keep track of, and as
Personal finance during the plague: self-employment (1)
Become a Patron!I’ve been self-employed for a long time now, and loyal readers know I’m a relentless advocate for self-employment. As I never tire of saying, not everyone should be
Personal finance during the plague: real estate
Become a Patron!Assuming you’ve already read my March 22 introduction to personal finance during the plague, you’re already well on your way to getting approved for unemployment ..
Special Episode 37: 1-Star Reviews of 4-Star Hotel
This episode was originally released last July 4th for our Patreon members. We’re releasing it here for all readers and listeners of the Podcast. Maybe you’ll find it a nice
After the plague: an economy of addition or subtraction?
Become a Patron!I got a nice response to my first post on personal finance during the plague so, as long as we’re trapped inside together, I’ll be sharing some more
Some personal news
Yesterday I lost my job, over what I would call a difference of opinion: I thought I was doing a good job, and my boss thought I was doing a
Travel hacking during the plague
I know my gentle readers have a lot on their minds these days, but so does everybody else. That makes the current crisis as good a time as any to
Personal finance during the pandemic
Become a Patron!As you may have heard, the world is in the throes of a new, as-yet-untreatable, easily-communicable, fairly-deadly virus. I’m not going to tell you to wash your h..
The Danger Is Still Present In Your Time
Become a Patron!The other day I saw an amazing tweet by someone who had turned the famous “long-time nuclear waste warning message” into an iconic “Live Laugh Love”-style etched ..
Episode 35 The Game Continues: Where do We Go From Here?
Welcome to another episode of Short Cuts on our No Annual Fee Podcast. Today we talk about where the points & miles game fits in the context of a pandemic
Three approaches to cutting federal bonds out of untaxed accounts
Become a Patron!Last month I wrote about the curious fact that mutual funds designed to be held in retirement accounts, where their distributions are generally untaxed year-to-ye..
Episode 34 Coronavirus travel deals: Where are we seeing opportunities?
Welcome to another episode of Short Cuts on our No Annual Fee Podcast. Today we’re talking about opportunities for travel deals surrounding Coronavirus. Not necessarily for trave..