This past year was the first one in which I really started to take my finances seriously. This led to a lot of research on optimizing my money for the present and the future and eventually the creation of this blog. Some of my highlights of 2014 include buying a house, starting to churn credit cards, […]
Category: The Metagame
IHG’s “Into the Nights” Promotion Recap and A Look at IHG’s Next Promo, “Set Your Sights”
One way to cut down travel costs, specifically hotel costs, is to participate in different hotel promotions. All of the big hotel chains have a rewards program that allows you to earn points and redeem those points for free nights among other things. On top of that, they often offer different promotions that can expedite […]
Shopping Portals: How to get a few extra % off almost everything you buy online
In the interest of full disclosure, I may receive bonuses in the form of cash, points, or miles when you sign up through referral links contained in my posts. I will always do my best to ensure I am linking to the best deals available, but I encourage you to double check and let me […]
The Metagame: An Introduction
Welcome to Money Metagame, the blog that dives into different ideas and techniques behind optimizing your money. By optimizing your money, you will be able to stretch your income further and achieve your financial goals faster. Before we begin to explore the best way to do that, let’s make sure we are all on the […]