๐ค My Top Finds, Latest Deals, and Best Recommendations (6/7/25)

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!
๐ช How to Move Up The Wealth Ladder
โThe Wealth Ladderโ 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.
๐ซ Travel, Points & Miles
๐ณ Increased Offers (5 Free Nights and 100k+ Points)
Last week, I shared best-ever welcome offers on the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card and the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card. This week, Marriott and Delta also โincreased their co-branded card offersโ, with some offers including 5 free nights and some worth >100k points. More details of these increased card offers are here.
โ๏ธ 10,000 AAdvantage Miles from Bask Bank
If you need a boost of AA miles, Bask Bank is offering a โ10k bonusโ when you open a โBask Mileage Savings Accountโ and maintain a $75k balance for 180 days. The account also earns 2 AA miles per $1 saved annually, which โthis articleโ argues is better than 4.2% APY on an after-tax basis.
๐บ 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: โFlagship Suite from 55,000 pointsโ via American Airlines.
- Amsterdam: โFrom 39,000 pointsโ via Air France-KLM.
- Costa Rica: โFrom 15,000 points (or economy from 7,500)โ via American Airlines.
- Zurich: โFlagship Suite from 55,000 milesโ via American Airlines.
- Seoul: โFrom 75,000 pointsโ via Asiana Airlines.
- Europe-San Jose: โFrom 63,750 milesโ via Air France-KLM.
- Europe-Ottawa: โFrom 45,000 milesโ via Air France-KLM.
Economy Class
- Tokyo (from Hawaii): โFrom 16,100 milesโ via Delta Airlines.
- Monterrey: โFrom 10,000 milesโ via Alaska Airlines.
- Europe-Cancun/Denver/Las Vegas/Montreal/New York/San Diego: โFrom 18,750 milesโ via Air France-KLM.
- Buenos Aires: โFrom 20,000โ miles via Alaska Airlines.
- Naples: โFrom 22,500 milesโ via Alaska Airlines.
- Europe-Aruba: โFrom 22,500 milesโ via Air France-KLM.
- Lisbon: โFrom 22,500 milesโ via Alaska Airlines.
- Tbilisi: โFrom 25,000 milesโ via Alaska Airlines.
- Bangkok: โFrom 30,000 milesโ via Alaska Airlines.
๐ 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: โ20-30% bonus until 7/17โ.
- British Airways / Aer Lingus / Iberia: โ30% bonus until 7/15โ.
- Hilton Honors: โTargeted 30% bonusโ.
๐ค Earn 10x Points on Southwest Purchases
Southwest Rapid Rewards cardholders can earn โ10x points per $1โ 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. โRegistrationโ is required.
P.S. There's also a 10% cash back offer for Southwest purchases in the card-linked offer section below.
๐๏ธ Negative Venture X Lounge Access Changes
If you’re a Venture X cardholder, Capital One is making โmajor negative changes to lounge accessโ. 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.
๐ฝ๏ธ 750 Bonvoy Bonus Points for Every $75 Meal
โEarn 750 bonus Bonvoy points every time you spend $75+ at participating Eat Around Town restaurants during the month of June—make sure to โenroll hereโ first. Plus, new members can โearn up to 6k bonus pointsโ by completing 3 qualifying dines in 2 months.
๐๏ธ Wyndham Summer Promo: Up to 15K Points
Wyndham Rewards is offering up to โ15,000 bonus pointsโ (which could be worth 2 free nights depending on the property location) when you โregisterโ and book a qualifying stay before 8/30. You must complete your stay before 9/3 to become eligible.
๐๏ธ 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 โ2,000 bonus Rapid Rewards pointsโ on a $300 spend or โ500 bonus pointsโ on a $100 spend. Expires 6/16.
- Delta: Earn โ500 SkyMilesโ on a $100 spend. Expires 6/12.
๐ค New Airline Partnerships Expand Options
A wave of new airline partnerships will expand route networks and loyalty benefits for travelers across the globe.
- โJetBlue + Unitedโ: This will bring reciprocal loyalty perks and new access to JetBlue’s JFK slots for United.
- โIndiGo + Delta, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlanticโ: This will improve India’s connections with Europe and North America.
- โAir France-KLM + Riyadh Airโ: 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.
- โSouthwest + China Airlinesโ: This deal aims to improves Asia-Pacific connectivity via China Airlines (based in Taiwan).
๐ค Latest Deals
๐ณ 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 โregistration hereโ (6/30).
- Southwest Airlines: โ10% back, up to $40โ (6/30).
- Starbucks: โ$5 off $5โ (6/13).
- British Airways: โ5% backโ (6/30).
- Chipotle: โ10% backโ (N/A).
- Teleflora: โ$15 off $15โ (limit 10, 8/31).
- CNBC Pro: โ$14.99 off $14.99โ (limit 3, 7/31).
- Home Improvement Stores: โ10% back, up to $50โ (6/30).
- McDonald's App: โ$5 off $15โ (limit 3, 7/13).
- Chevron/Texaco: โ$5 off $35 via appโ (8/31).
Plus, don’t forget to check out โโCardPointers Proโโ (and get 30% off โโhereโ) to automate these offers on multiple cards so you can save more!
๐บ 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 โenroll hereโ.
๐ฅค 3 Months of Free Summer Drinks at Panera
Get a 3-month free trial of unlimited drinks this summer when you โsign up for Panera’s Unlimited Sip Clubโ before 6/30. A great offer if you're a regular at Panera.
๐ 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: โ15% off at Dollar Generalโ (6/7).
- Uber: โ$75 for a $100 gift card at Costcoโ (limit 2, 6/8) or get a โ$25 gift card with a $300 Delta gift cardโ (N/A).
- Apple, Lowe’s & More: โ10% off with Citi ThankYou Pointsโ (N/A).
- Chipotle: โ$20 for a $25 gift card with promo code YUMMY625โ at eGifter (limit 5, 6/30).
- Mastercard Gift Cards: โ$15 off $300 Mastercard gift cards at Office Depot/Maxโ (N/A).
If you want to learn more about how to save and profit from gift cards, check out โEp #212โ.
๐ฆ Kroger Ice Cream Giveaway: June 20
On 6/20, Kroger is giving away 92,000 pints of ice cream via an โe-couponโ. It's first come, first served, so mark your calendar if you want a free sweet treat.
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