The Daily Churn

Bonus episode of an interview I did recently on another show, Risk of Ruin. I talk about leaving the work world behind in favor of early retirement, how churning fits into leanFIRE, my time in Japanese jail and our homesteading plans.(0:00) - Intro(3:27) - Risk of Ruin------------------Risk of Ruin podcast on apple & spotify.------------------Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com

Season 2 - Detailed breakdown of January 2022 churns across credit cards, banks, brokerages, cell phones, and misc categories.(1:15) - Credit cards (Southwest, Venture X, mealkits)(12:48) - Banks (Kabbage, FNBO, HMBradley, I-Bonds)(21:29) - Brokerages (Nadex)(23:17) - Cell phones (Visible)(24:15) - Misc (Cigna)(26:40) - Final tally ($1,085)------------------Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com

Season finale! Detailed breakdown of December churns along with a final year-end tally for 2021, plus a bonus recap on how the podcast is doing and some lessons learned making the show.(1:13) - Cell phones (iPhone 13, Boost, Visible)(8:36) - Bank updates (Chase Biz, HMBradley, I-Bonds, Lili)(18:37) - Credit cards (SW Performance, Hyatt Biz)(23:02) - Westin Kona mini-review (Marriott travel cert, Amex offers)(28:47) - Brokerages (Nadex)(29:06) - December tally ($647)(29:36) - 2021 tally ($10,497 + 150K Amex + 125K UR)(32:04) - Bonus: podcast recap------------------Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com

Discover the best iPhone deals from Costco, Best Buy, and Visible, including a standout $300 BYOD offer. Learn how to turn trade-ins into profits with Best Buy's surprising values. The secrets of reselling on Swappa are unveiled, along with essential tips on unlocking phones. Navigate the challenges of securing the coveted iPhone 13 Pro Max, and hear about common pitfalls when cashing in on promotions. Uncover the extended Visible offer and explore budget-friendly SIM options like Boost.

Detailed breakdown of November churns across banks, brokerages, credit cards, cell phones, and cashback sites.(0:37) - Banks (Chase Bus, Lili, Treasury Bonds)(6:38) - Brokerages (Charles Schwab, Nadex)(8:44) - Credit cards (SW Premier)(10:53) - Cell phones (BB, Costco, Visible)(14:45) - Cashback (BeFrugal, Rakuten)(18:52) - Final tally ($2,012)------------------Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com

Brief walkthrough (and free download) of a Google Sheet template for tracking credit card churns, plus some tips for managing the "back office" work.(2:13) - Google Sheet template + sample data(3:48) - Status and Due Date columns(5:13) - Use a reminder app (eg. Google Keep)(7:35) - Autopay and Bonus columns(8:53) - Notes column(9:58) - Bank bonus and LeanFIRE sheets------------------Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com

Detailed breakdown of October churns across credit cards, bank bonuses, brokerages, and cell phones (plus a bonus Ventana review).(1:59) - Credit cards (Amex BP, SW Performance & Premier)(3:19) - Some thoughts on BGs(8:46) - Chase & holiday season(11:46) - Banks (Key, PNC, Discover)(14:13) - Brokerages (Nadex)(16:03) - Cell phones (Best Buy T-Mobile)(19:49) - T-Mobile workarounds(26:14) - Final Tally ($1,980)(27:51) - Ventana Big Sur (aka churner mecca)------------Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com

Dive into the world of SIM card churning and discover how to slash your cell phone costs dramatically. Learn clever strategies for switching carriers and snagging the best deals during sales events. Unpack the necessity of unlimited data plans while gaining insights on minimizing data usage. Plus, get tips for optimizing your service and exciting travel updates that could save you even more!

Detailed breakdown of September churning efforts across bank bonuses, brokerages, credit cards and misc categories.------------------Join the newsletter for show notes, links, and updates: thedailychurnpodcast.com

Discover how to unlock the secrets of National Car Rental's loyalty program. Dive into tips for maximizing free upgrades and scoring discounted rentals. Learn the best booking strategies and hear personal experiences that enhance your rental adventures. This episode is packed with insider knowledge to elevate your next car rental experience!