Tools to save money

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Rakuten is my favorite shopping portal, and a way that I learn loads of points with minimal effort. Create an account using this link, and you can choose to earn Amex points (if you have an Amex card), or Bilt points (does NOT require a Bilt credit card)! You can also earn cash back, but the value from the points far outweighs the cash value that you would get with applying my simple strategies outlined in the podcast. Once you have an account, start your online shopping at Rakuten, then click through to the site you wish to purchase from. By adding just a couple of clicks, you can earn double or up to 25X the points you would earn on the purchases you would already be making!

Capital One Shopping is a shopping portal that earns "cash" back in the form of gift cards, but at REALLY high rates! You do NOT need a Capital One card to use this. I almost always prefer earning extra points rather than cash back, but these deals are hard to pass up. 

 Card Pointers is my favorite way to organize my credit card profile and automatically add card offers to my cards. This app keeps track of your cards, annual fees, and 5/24 status without you having to share any of your private information. It will also let you know which card you should use to earn the most points at specific retailers. It allows you to add hundreds card-specific offers with the click of a button (in the paid version). My lifetime membership paid for itself in just a few months with using this feature!