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Roundup: Articles From Around the Web

Here are some posts from around the web that I thought you may find interesting.  Let me know if there is anything good I missed.  Email me anything awesome that you find, or write, at Mark@milestomemories.com.

Articles

15 Festive and Delicious Things to Do in Madrid in Winter – Megan Starr

If you need some travel inspiration while stuck at home here it is!  I know many people are starting to consider booking travel for this upcoming winter.  If Madrid was a consideration here are some good tips.

Saks Amex Offer: Spend $250, Get $50 Back (Targeted) – DDG

Gift card resellers may find this of interest.  Although there is some risk of a credit clawback like Amex did with the Platinum Saks credits. There may be some opportunity for retail arbitrage too.

ARE YOU SPENDING MORE OR LESS DURING THE QUARANTINE? – Miles For Family

I thought this was a fun / interesting conversation. At times it feels like I am spending more money, I know my grocery bill has doubled!  But overall we are spending less for sure. Since we are not driving much or spending as much at restaurants and nothing on travel etc. we have been actually coming out ahead on our spending. What about you guys?

Best High Yield Savings Accounts – up to 5% APY [Updated] – Doctor of Credit

With the Fed slashing rates it is hard to find a good return on savings these days, look at SoFi Money dropping from 1.6% to almost nothing :(.  Chuck put together a great guide of some high earning options but most of them do come with some hoops to jump through.

Conclusion

Which article did you find most interesting?  Remember to let me know of anything you come across that you want added into the next edition at Mark@milestomemories.com.

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Mark Ostermann
Mark Ostermann
Mark Ostermann is a father, husband and miles/points fanatic. He left the corporate world after starting a family in order to be a stay at home dad. Mark is constantly looking at ways to save money and stay within budget while also taking awesome vacations with his family. When he isn't caring for his family or taking a weekend trip, Mark is working towards his goal of visiting every Major League Baseball ballpark.

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