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12/04/2025

FINAL WARNING: THE AMEX PLATINUM HEIST 🚨

Alright, my friends. Listen up! It is almost 2026.

This card has a ridiculous $895 annual fee. The only way it makes sense is if we bleed them dry for every single credit they offer.

Right now, it's Free Money Season. The clock is ticking, and on December 31st, a pile of cash disappears forever. This is your final "Use it or Lose it" warning.

THE "USE IT OR LOSE IT" CHECKLIST (DEADLINE: DEC 31st)
This is the money that vanishes at midnight. No excuses.

✈️ $200 Airline Fee Credit: Use this for baggage fees, seat selection, or a lounge day pass. Don't leave this on the table.

🛍️ $100 Saks Credit: You get $50 for the second half of the year. If you haven't used it, go buy some fancy socks online right now for $50 or more. It's free.

🚗 $200 Uber Cash: You get $15/month, but December is a $35 bonus. This expires at midnight on the 31st. Use it for rides or Uber Eats. Order a pizza. Do not give it back to them.

THE "ALWAYS ON" ARSENAL (Your Year-Round Value)
This is the rest of the loot you should be grabbing.

📺 $240 Digital Entertainment Credit ($20/month for Disney+/Hulu/Peacock, etc.)
🏨 $200 Fine Hotels & Resorts Credit (for prepaid bookings)
🚀 $189 CLEAR Plus Credit (covers the whole membership)
🛒 $155 Walmart+ Credit (covers the monthly fee)
🌎 $100 Global Entry / $85 TSA PreCheck Credit

You have already paid the annual fee. That money is gone. This is Amex's money now, and your job is to take it back. Don't let the calendar rob you.

What's the best thing you've bought with your credits this year? Drop the intel in the comments.

11/16/2025

Every Europe trip starts with the same brutal question: do you pay a fortune for a decent seat, or suffer in the back of the bus and land feeling like a zombie?

We decided to put it to the test.

We put Virgin Atlantic's "Premium" on trial to deliver the final, no-BS verdict: is it the ultimate travel hack that saves your vacation, or just a fancy, expensive letdown?

The premiere for Mission #1 of the Cheap Europe Travel Series is LIVE NOW. Join us in the chat as we deliver the verdict.

Let's go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TNMuxxL-qA

11/11/2025

There are two types of people in this world: those who get free money and points for their online shopping, and those who are choosing to overpay.

If you're not using Rakuten, you're just leaving money on the table. Period.

Here’s my proof: my latest quarterly payout. That's $66.47 or 6,647 Amex points that I got back for doing absolutely nothing extra.

That's enough points for a one-way flight to London on Virgin Atlantic (minus those damn taxes, of course).

"So how does it actually work?"

It's ridiculously simple.

You install a little extension in your web browser.
When you shop on a site like Hertz, Marriott, Ulta Beauty, Lulumemon, booking.com, or thousands of others, a little box pops up and says, "Want 8% cash back?"
You click one button. That's it. You're done.
On your phone, you just shop through their app. Same deal.

Still on the fence? Let's make it a no-brainer.

Use my sign-up link and Rakuten will give you an extra $50 back after your first purchase of $50 or more. It's literally free money for something you were going to buy anyway.

My link is in the first comment below. Stop overpaying for your life.

10/24/2025

Of all the crazy travel we do, my favorite moments are still the ones where I get to pull off a surprise for Amanda. This one might be my all-time favorite.

The whole plan was a setup for a single moment. I found a loophole that turned a simple free room offer at Mohegan Sun into their $5,000 Presidential Suite for only $142, but the real challenge was keeping it a secret. I even skipped the VIP check-in and used a kiosk so she wouldn't suspect a thing.

Because the suite wasn't the prize. Her reaction was the real jackpot.

We managed to capture the whole thing, and I'm so excited to share this memory with all of you. The link to the film is in the comments.

08/12/2025

Amanda and I have decided to go our separate ways… home.
Don’t worry, it’s not you, it’s Deutsche Bahn.

She’s flying. I’m taking over six hours of First Class train bliss — which still costs less than “extra legroom” on most airlines. 🚄💺

08/02/2025

booked us a wild ride—summer bobsledding with wheels! 🛷
Way more intense than it looked (seriously, we hit some Gs), but such a blast.
And yes… we even got official certificates at the end. 😂🏅

07/23/2025

Ticked off another bucket list dream, thanks to the amazing Mrs.

Norwegian Fjords ✅

This epic view is part of my upcoming Cheap Europe Travel Series, where I show how unforgettable moments like this don’t have to break the bank. Dream trip, budget price. Stay tuned.

07/21/2025

Heading north for our summer adventure on – Gala night vibes: Amanda looking elegant as ever, and me? I’ve gone to plaid. 👗✨🛸

06/11/2025

🎥 After way too many hours of editing (and rewatching every meal I ate), the full review of our inaugural cruise on MSC World America is finally here!

We cover everything from epic specialty dining and entertainment to what MSC got right - and where it fell short -compared to Royal Caribbean.

If you're thinking about cruising MSC or just want to relive the trip, I think you'll enjoy this one. Video link in the comments!

04/12/2025

Rolling up to the Port of Miami like rockstars with Kicking back in the Escalade en route to the newest cruise ship in the world.
MSC World America, here we come — inaugural style.

04/10/2025

I’m thrilled to be partnering with Carl Friedrik for my upcoming videos aboard MSC World America — the world’s newest cruise ship! 🚢✨

If you haven’t heard of Carl Friedrik yet, they’re a London-based brand known for their sleek, high-quality leather and travel gear. Honestly, this is the most beautifully crafted bag I’ve ever owned. It’s smart, stylish, and built like a tank — with a padded laptop compartment that’s super easy to access on the go.

I’ll drop a link in the comments if you want to take a look. This is the kind of luggage that lasts a lifetime — and they even back it up with a lifetime warranty.
Let’s just say… your overhead bin game is about to level up. 😎🧳

02/26/2025

Another close call! Huge credit to the Southwest pilots for their quick thinking and sharp instincts—aborting the landing just in time to keep everyone on board safe. What is going on with aviation safety lately?! Watch the intense moment unfold:

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