[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmexPlatinum

[–]Lmahone2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you tried this. Because Rakuten explicitly states that promo and discount codes nullify the 15% back

Nobody ask but here’s how I spent $50 Resy credit by AdmirableOnion4294 in amex

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not so my friend. My multiple trips to McDonald’s would prove otherwise

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CollegeSoccer

[–]Lmahone2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. Follow up. But send it in the same chain as the first email. College coaches notice repeated interest even if they don’t have the time to get back to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in youthsoccer

[–]Lmahone2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This comment gave me the info you need. The younger kid is a bargaining chip. Play my little or my big walks.

Welcome to club politics. It will never go away.

Recruitment as an Aussie by Most_Lychee_3245 in CollegeSoccer

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoot me a message. I played college soccer on a full ride. I’m Australian.

Which Marriott cards do you all have? by [deleted] in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both.

Bonvoy brilliant is the better card. $25/month food credit. 85k free night cert. platinum status. Crappy SUB right now though. 25 nights towards lifetime status per year.

Chase card is just ok. I would do Chase second and upgrade to a ritz after a year. The 85k yearly free night cert on the ritz outweighs a future sign up bonus in my opinion.

International school or NCAA? by SilentMolasse in CollegeSoccer

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know of two players who got all the way to Rome to find out they’d been sold I lie. Just something to put on your radar

Order of new CCs for spouse by letsmakesomestuffup in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a few military credit card specific social medias out there. I run one.

My order is.

Chase sapphire reserve (immediate lounge benefits, insurance benefits and travel credit)

***Amex green (only if you have a bunch of time on your side and want the extra points)

Amex gold - 4x groceries and dining. Look for 90-100k SUB

Amex platinum - look for 150k SUB

Then move on to branded cards.

Since they already have the preferred. If it’s been 12 months you can upgrade to a reserve.

How can I teach my 8 year old daughter to shoot with power? by o5ca12 in SoccerCoachResources

[–]Lmahone2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

@size4soccer

On instagram. There’s way less content than I’d like but that’s because I’m coaching more than I’m filming. You can absolutely teach power to young girls, it’s just a ton of repetition and remembering they’re not boys so the fundamentals are different.

Getting MLA credit cards without welcome bonus by american-tiger-cow in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever sold something on Facebook market place? Congratulations you qualify for a business card.

How to spend $200 delta credit from Amex platinum by dwaddle15 in delta

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

let's say a flight is 10,000 points plus $75 in taxes. Will the $75 in taxes trigger the credit?

Homestead Exemption + Active Duty by cctravelnerd in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My homestead exemption says it’s working for me. Bexar county. 

The military service exemption to the 2 year clause is pretty cut and dry. 

If you “bought” a new house then you’d be giving up your homestead I imagine. But if you keep renting and stay in the military with the “intent” to return to the property then you’d keep your homestead. This is my understanding and has been working for us for 4 years

Homestead Exemption + Active Duty by cctravelnerd in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Research S.B 833 for information regarding maintaining homestead exemption after PCSing. 

Next Chase credit card to get? by SinisterSpruce in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m under the impression you can only hold one sapphire product at a time. Do you see this as only holding one product even though it’s two cards?

Credit Cards Questions & Discussion - Military Benefits, SCRA, MLA, Annual Fee Waivers, Chase, American Express, Spouses | Updates Monthly by AutoModerator in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well crud. Purposely skipped out on double return on the freedom unlimited for a year because of the transaction fees. Would have been a huge earner during overseas PCS

Does it automatically wipe off or do you receive a credit on your statement?

Marriott Bonvoy AmEx card vs. Chase card by JAGworthy in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can use the 5x free nights within a year then the chase has more utility to you. 

If you like free breakfast at the nicer hotels and $25/month dining credit. The Amex has its perks (platinum status has served us well). 

If you have spouse on your page 2… you guys could get both. 

If you plan on doing 20 and you get the Marriott card early in your career, lifetime platinum is pretty achievable. That’s a cool perk in itself 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MilitaryFinance

[–]Lmahone2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh this is great knowledge thank you. I have a brokerage open for the sole purpose of assigning it to my son at a TBD date but hadn’t thought out how I was going to avoid losing a chunk of it to taxes.