

The Daily Churn
thedailychurn
Anyone can churn anything. Each week, learn how to churn something new and novel, from credit card & bank bonuses to flights, hotels, cellphones, mealkits, even FIRE.Decades of churning experience packed into short, easy-to-follow episodes you can use right now to earn more miles, more points, and live a more financially independent life.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 41min
Ep 43 - May Recap: $2,660 + 250K Marriott
Redeeming Marriot Bonvoy free night certificates in Hawaii, the new I-Bonds rate and alternative 5%+ options for parking cash, an easy hack for half price pet food, why we're transferring all of our brokerage accounts to Fidelity, plus much more!(3:04) - Award travel (Bonvoy Hawaii)(8:19) - Credit cards (Marriott Boundless, IHG Biz, Amex Biz Plat NLL)(10:31) - Banks (US Bank Biz, Oxygen, Laurel)(15:43) - Parking Cash (I-Bonds, Juno, Public)(19:48) - Brokerages (Fidelity, Wells Fargo, Interactive Brokers)(31:31) - Hacks / Discounts / Freebies (Petsmart, Rakuten, Amazon, Bud)(35:36) - News (Redcards, Daily Getaways)(38:48) - Final tally ($2,660 + 250K Marriott)------------------📬 Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and episode updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com⚡️ View the live churn tracker for real-time updates on all the churns as they happen.------------------♡ Enjoy this episode?💌 Most people find the show through word of mouth. Please forward to a friend if you think they would enjoy it 🙏⭐️ Or if you have a bit of time, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. The algorithm gods (and me) thank you for your sacrifice 🙇♂️Have questions? Leave a comment to get answers, share datapoints, or just say hello 👋

May 9, 2023 • 35min
Ep 42 - April Recap: $1,060 + 219K Points
Back in the swing of things in April, tackling brokerage bonuses from Wells Fargo, Ally, Fidelity, MooMoo, plus big SUBs from Chase Ink, IHG & Marriott, US Bank and Gateway, along with some easy churns from Oxygen, Target, and Amazon.(2:11) - Wells Fargo / Vanguard saga(11:52) - Other brokerages (Vanguard, Fidelity, Ally, MooMoo)(16:55) - Banks (Go2Bank, Wealthfront, Oxygen, Gateway, US Bank, Laurel)(21:41) - Credit cards (IHG Biz, Marriott Boundless, CIU, Venture)(28:06) - Freebies & Discounts (Target, Amazon, Southwest)(31:04) - Mealkits (HelloFresh, EveryPlate)(33:47) - Final tally ($1,060 + 219K UR)------------------📬 Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and episode updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com⚡️ View the live churn tracker for real-time updates on all the churns as they happen.------------------♡ Enjoy this episode?💌 Most people find the show through word of mouth. Please forward to a friend if you think they would enjoy it 🙏⭐️ Or if you have a bit of time, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. The algorithm gods (and me) thank you for your sacrifice 🙇♂️Have questions? Leave a comment to get answers, share datapoints, or just say hello 👋

Apr 11, 2023 • 34min
Ep 41 - March Q1 Recap: $3,050 + 394K Points
Full recap of churns from Jan, Feb and March, including big bonuses from Huntington, Wells Fargo & Chase, plus deals, discounts & freebies from Hellofresh, Target RedCard, Amazon, Wendy's & more!(1:52) - Banks (Huntington, Live Oak, Laurel Road, DCU, Wells Fargo, US Bank)(9:25) - Brokerages (Moomoo Invest)(12:17) - Credit cards (Chase Inks, IHG)(21:34) - Mealkits (HelloFresh)(23:13) - Cellphones (Mint)(25:11) - Freebies & Discounts (Target, Amazon, Wendy's)(32:59) - Final tally ($3,050 + 394K points)------------------📬 Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and episode updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com⚡️ View the live churn tracker for real-time updates on all the churns as they happen.------------------♡ Enjoy this episode?💌 Most people find the show through word of mouth. Please forward to a friend if you think they would enjoy it 🙏⭐️ Or if you have a bit of time, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. The algorithm gods (and me) thank you for your sacrifice 🙇♂️Have questions? Leave a comment to get answers, share datapoints, or just say hello 👋

Mar 21, 2023 • 19min
Ep 40 - McDonalds Madness: Secret Menu Deals
Kicking off Season 3 with a deep dive into the hidden McDonalds rewards app secret menu, which includes insane deals on Big Macs, large fries, and breakfast sandwiches that can be churned EVERY DAY.Disclaimer: please don't eat McDonalds every day 😶(1:06) - Podcast update(4:32) - What's up with McDonalds?(7:46) - How their app actually works(11:59) - Secret menu deals 🤯(14:57) - P1 + P2 workaround------------------📬 Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and episode updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com⚡️ View the live churn tracker for real-time updates on all the churns as they happen.------------------♡ Enjoy this episode?💌 Most people find the show through word of mouth. Please forward to a friend if you think they would enjoy it 🙏⭐️ Or if you have a bit of time, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. The algorithm gods (and me) thank you for your sacrifice 🙇♂️Have questions? Leave a comment to get answers, share datapoints, or just say hello 👋

Jan 9, 2023 • 59min
Ep 39 - December & 2022 Recap: $32,454 + 981K points
End to a massive year, including big bonuses in December from Morgan Stanley and Public, along with a breakdown of all 2022 churns, plus a bonus recap of listener & subscriber stats from the podcast.(2:08) - Credit cards (MS Amex Plat, Chase Inks)(8:28) - Banks (DCU, Laurel, Upgrade)(12:50) - Brokerages (Public)(14:39) - Cellphones (Costco, Mint)(18:12) - Mealkits (Green Chef, HelloFresh)(20:41) - Freebies & Discounts (Peloton, Target, Turbotax, Sugarfina, Chase offers, Doordash, Apple Music, SiriusXM, StudentBeans, Dell, Starbucks)(32:47) - December tally ($3,135 + 416K points)(34:08) - 2022 tally ($32,454 + 981K points)(44:36) - Bonus: Podcast stats 🤓------------------📬 Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and episode updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com⚡️ View the live churn tracker for real-time updates on all the churns as they happen.------------------♡ Enjoy this episode?💌 Most people find the show through word of mouth. Please forward to a friend if you think they would enjoy it 🙏⭐️ Or if you have a bit of time, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. The algorithm gods (and me) thank you for your sacrifice 🙇♂️Have questions? Leave a comment to get answers, share datapoints, or just say hello 👋

Dec 8, 2022 • 30min
Ep 38 - How to Open the Morgan Stanley Amex Platinum
Explore the ins and outs of opening the Morgan Stanley Amex Platinum card. Discover new methods involving Preferred Savings accounts and Active Assets Accounts for maximizing benefits. Learn why Preferred Savings is preferred over Access Investing and how to avoid fees with CashPlus. The hosts detail two options for qualifying: one safe and the other riskier, all while sharing personal experiences. Get ready to navigate the complexities with entertaining insights and practical advice!

Dec 1, 2022 • 55min
Ep 37 - November & Black Friday Recap: $3,880 from Banks, Mealkits, Cellphones & More
Jam-packed episode covering huge bonuses from Huntington, Upgrade and Chase, plus holiday deals & discounts from Amazon, Target, Wayfair, HelloFresh, Green Chef, Visible, Mint and more!(2:29) - Banks (Huntington, Laurel, Amex, Juno, Upgrade)(14:06) - Credit cards (BofA, Venture X, Chase Ink, MS Amex Plat)(19:10) - Black Friday (Liam Neeson x Breadmaker 😤)(26:05) - Discounts & Freebies (Saks, Peacock, Hulu + Disney, Target, Rakuten, Amazon, Wayfair, Starbucks, Peloton)(38:00) - Mealkits (HelloFresh, Blue Apron, Green Chef)(42:03) - Cellphones (Visible, Walmart, Mint)(53:18) - Final tally ($3,880 + 60K Amex)------------------📬 Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and episode updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com⚡️ View the live churn tracker for real-time updates on all the churns as they happen.------------------♡ Enjoy this episode?💌 Most people find the show through word of mouth. Please forward to a friend if you think they would enjoy it 🙏⭐️ Or if you have a bit of time, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. The algorithm gods (and me) thank you for your sacrifice 🙇♂️Have questions? Leave a comment to get answers, share datapoints, or just say hello 👋

Nov 16, 2022 • 26min
Ep 36 - Simplifi for Churners: Keeping Better Track of Your Money
Discover how the Simplifi app streamlines personal finance and budgeting while tracking credit card and bank account churns. The hosts dive into its benefits over competitors like Mint and YNAB, showcasing its flexibility and ease of use. Learn about its unique features for churning enthusiasts, including account categorization and integration. They also discuss some quirks of the app, ensuring you know what to expect when managing your finances seamlessly.

Oct 31, 2022 • 35min
Ep 35 - October Recap: $4,687 from Public, Upgrade, Amazon & More
One of the biggest months so far, with massive bonuses from Upgrade & Public, Chase Ink 90K matching, mealkit deals from Home Chef & HelloFresh, plus an (almost) free 55-inch Omni TV on Prime Day.(1:07) - Update on Morgan Stanley(3:51) - Credit cards (Upgrade, Chase, Amex)(12:31) - Banks (Chase, Juno, Laurel)(17:42) - Brokerages (Public)(19:48) - Mealkits (HelloFresh, Home Chef)(23:00) - Freebies (Omni, RedCard, Starbucks, Amazon, TopCashBack)(32:58) - Final tally ($4,687 + 107K MR + 50K UR)------------------📬 Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and episode updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com⚡️ View the live churn tracker for real-time updates on all the churns as they happen.------------------♡ Enjoy this episode?💌 Most people find the show through word of mouth. Please forward to a friend if you think they would enjoy it 🙏⭐️ Or if you have a bit of time, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. The algorithm gods (and me) thank you for your sacrifice 🙇♂️Have questions? Leave a comment to get answers, share datapoints, or just say hello 👋

Oct 17, 2022 • 17min
Ep 34 - Public Brokerage App: Massive Bonus for Transferring Stock
Full review of this amazing brokerage transfer bonus from the Public stock app, including brokerage churning strategy, partial vs full ACATS transfers, using cash to meet tier requirements, and joint account eligibility.(0:00) - Why this bonus is amazing(4:33) - ACATS transfers 101(8:38) - Strategy for brokerage bonuses(9:32) - Partial vs full ACATS transfer(10:40) - Buffer for tier qualification(11:38) - Transferring cash via ACATS(13:52) - Joint & individual accounts------------------📬 Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and episode updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com⚡️ View the live churn tracker for real-time updates on all the churns as they happen.------------------♡ Enjoy this episode?💌 Most people find the show through word of mouth. Please forward to a friend if you think they would enjoy it 🙏⭐️ Or if you have a bit of time, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. The algorithm gods (and me) thank you for your sacrifice 🙇♂️Have questions? Leave a comment to get answers, share datapoints, or just say hello 👋