This week, we'll cover three new ways to earn 5 free nights or >100k points, how to move up the Wealth Ladder, award flight deals (including biz class) to 15+ destinations, latest card-linked offers ($1,500+ in savings), 10,000 AAdvantage miles from Bask Bank, 3 months of free summer drinks, Capital One Venture X lounge access changes, free ice cream on 6/20 and more!

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🪜 How to Move Up The Wealth Ladder

​The Wealth Ladder​ written by Nick Maguilli, explores a new philosophy on how to handle your spending, income, investments, and more—regardless of the financial stage you're in. We cover strategies to boost income, spend smarter with the 0.01% rule, avoid costly financial traps, evaluate new business opportunities, and achieve financial freedom.

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🛫 Travel, Points & Miles

✈️ 10,000 AAdvantage Miles from Bask Bank

If you need a boost of AA miles, Bask Bank is offering a ​10k bonus​ when you open a ​Bask Mileage Savings Account​ and maintain a $75k balance for 180 days. The account also earns 2 AA miles per $1 saved annually, which ​this article​ argues is better than 4.2% APY on an after-tax basis.

💺 Latest Award Flight Deals to 15+ Destinations

Check out these award flight deals (including business class) if you're planning to travel to/via the destinations mentioned below to help maximize your savings.

Business Class

• London: ​Flagship Suite from 55,000 points​ via American Airlines.
• Amsterdam: ​From 39,000 points​ via Air France-KLM.
• Costa Rica: ​From 15,000 points (or economy from 7,500)​ via American Airlines.
• Zurich: ​Flagship Suite from 55,000 miles​ via American Airlines.
• Seoul: ​From 75,000 points​ via Asiana Airlines.
• Europe-San Jose: ​From 63,750 miles​ via Air France-KLM.
• Europe-Ottawa: ​From 45,000 miles​ via Air France-KLM.

Economy Class

• Tokyo (from Hawaii): ​From 16,100 miles​ via Delta Airlines.
• Monterrey: ​From 10,000 miles​ via Alaska Airlines.
• Europe-Cancun/Denver/Las Vegas/Montreal/New York/San Diego: ​From 18,750 miles​ via Air France-KLM.
• Buenos Aires: ​From 20,000​ miles via Alaska Airlines.
• Naples: ​From 22,500 miles​ via Alaska Airlines.
• Europe-Aruba: ​From 22,500 miles​ via Air France-KLM.
• Lisbon: ​From 22,500 miles​ via Alaska Airlines.
• Tbilisi: ​From 25,000 miles​ via Alaska Airlines.
• Bangkok: ​From 30,000 miles​ via Alaska Airlines.

🔁 30% Transfer Bonuses: Aeroplan, Avios & Hilton

Here are 2 transfer bonuses that might help you get a good deal, but I wouldn't speculatively transfer unless you're planning a trip.

• Aeroplan: ​20-30% bonus until 7/17​.
• British Airways / Aer Lingus / Iberia: ​30% bonus until 7/15​.
• Hilton Honors: ​Targeted 30% bonus​.

🤑 Earn 10x Points on Southwest Purchases

Southwest Rapid Rewards cardholders can earn ​10x points per $1​ spent on Southwest purchases (up to $500) between 5/3 and 5/9. What makes this promo great is the fact that these bonus points count towards the Companion Pass. ​Registration​ is required.

P.S. There's also a 10% cash back offer for Southwest purchases in the card-linked offer section below.

🛋️ Negative Venture X Lounge Access Changes

If you’re a Venture X cardholder, Capital One is making ​major negative changes to lounge access​. Starting February 2026, you won't get any free guests unless you spend $75,000 a year and any authorized users of the card will have to pay $125/year to get lounge access.

🍽️ 750 Bonvoy Bonus Points for Every $75 Meal

​Earn 750 bonus Bonvoy points every time you spend $75+ at participating Eat Around Town restaurants during the month of June—make sure to ​enroll here​ first. Plus, new members can ​earn up to 6k bonus points​ by completing 3 qualifying dines in 2 months.

🏖️ Wyndham Summer Promo: Up to 15K Points

Wyndham Rewards is offering up to ​15,000 bonus points​ (which could be worth 2 free nights depending on the property location) when you ​register​ and book a qualifying stay before 8/30. You must complete your stay before 9/3 to become eligible.

🛍️ Up to 2,500 Bonus from Airline Shopping Portals

If you're planning to do online shopping this weekend, check out these bonuses from 2 airline shopping portals.

• Southwest: Earn ​2,000 bonus Rapid Rewards points​ on a $300 spend or ​500 bonus points​ on a $100 spend. Expires 6/16.
• Delta: Earn ​500 SkyMiles​ on a $100 spend. Expires 6/12.

🤝 New Airline Partnerships Expand Options

A wave of new airline partnerships will expand route networks and loyalty benefits for travelers across the globe.

• ​JetBlue + United​: This will bring reciprocal loyalty perks and new access to JetBlue’s JFK slots for United.
• ​IndiGo + Delta, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic​: This will improve India’s connections with Europe and North America.
• ​Air France-KLM + Riyadh Air​: As Riyadh Air prepares for launch, this partnership opens more routes in Western Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia, and Saudi Arabia.
• ​Southwest + China Airlines​: This deal aims to improves Asia-Pacific connectivity via China Airlines (based in Taiwan).

🤑 Latest Deals

💳 Latest Card-Linked Offers ($1,500+ in Savings)

Card-linked offers are a great way to maximize your savings, so here are some I found this week. Expiration dates are in parentheses.

• Internet, Cable and Phone Services: 5% back, up to $1,500 in total combined purchases with ​registration here​ (6/30).
• Southwest Airlines: ​10% back, up to $40​ (6/30).
• Starbucks: ​$5 off $5​ (6/13).
• British Airways: ​5% back​ (6/30).
• Chipotle: ​10% back​ (N/A).
• Teleflora: ​$15 off $15​ (limit 10, 8/31).
• CNBC Pro: ​$14.99 off $14.99​ (limit 3, 7/31).
• Home Improvement Stores: ​10% back, up to $50​ (6/30).
• McDonald's App: ​$5 off $15​ (limit 3, 7/13).
• Chevron/Texaco: ​$5 off $35 via app​ (8/31).

Plus, don’t forget to check out ​​CardPointers Pro​​ (and get 30% off ​​here​) to automate these offers on multiple cards so you can save more!

📺 Disney+ Perks: DashPass, CLEAR+, Duolingo & More

If you have Disney+ subscription, you're eligible for awesome perks like access to 6 months of DoorDash DashPass, 3 months of CLEAR+, 2 months of Super Duolingo, and more when you ​enroll here​.

🥤 3 Months of Free Summer Drinks at Panera

Get a 3-month free trial of unlimited drinks this summer when you ​sign up for Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club​ before 6/30. A great offer if you're a regular at Panera.

🎁 Gift Card Deals: Up to 15% Off Popular Brands

Here are some gift card deals I found this week. Expiration dates are in parentheses.

• DoorDash, Wayfair, PetSmart & More: ​15% off at Dollar General​ (6/7).
• Uber: ​$75 for a $100 gift card at Costco​ (limit 2, 6/8) or get a ​$25 gift card with a $300 Delta gift card​ (N/A).
• Apple, Lowe’s & More: ​10% off with Citi ThankYou Points​ (N/A).
• Chipotle: ​$20 for a $25 gift card with promo code YUMMY625​ at eGifter (limit 5, 6/30).
• Mastercard Gift Cards: ​$15 off $300 Mastercard gift cards at Office Depot/Max​ (N/A).

If you want to learn more about how to save and profit from gift cards, check out ​Ep #212​.

🍦 Kroger Ice Cream Giveaway: June 20

On 6/20, Kroger is giving away 92,000 pints of ice cream via an ​e-coupon​. It's first come, first served, so mark your calendar if you want a free sweet treat.

🕵️ Top Finds

🍌 The Logistics of Fruit

Ever wondered how seasonal/tropical fruits end up at your local grocery store? Check out this fascinating video that breaks down the global distribution of fresh fruit.

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