✈️ Just rewards

Whether your goal is to fly free into the sky or to collect points for livin’ up your life, there are reasons to be wary of loyalty programs. Are you scoring free merchandise or are you the product? Today is all about being rewarded by keeping both eyes on the prize.

I’ve also got a podcast about rethinking dividends with Mark McGrath, CFP.

Let’s do this!

Today’s newsletter is 227 words, 1 minute.

10 Money things worth reading this week

1. Airlines are just banks now. They make more money from mileage programs than from flying planes

2. Thrill of free. Why you should be wary of loyalty programs (not enticed by them)

3. Under the influence. Persuasive Perks: The World of Loyalty Programs

4. Best before. Guide to loyalty program expiration dates

5. Watch for signs. How to protect your points and miles from devaluation

6. Money on the brain. The Behavioral Economics Guide 2023

7. The kids are not alright. Gen Z falls for online scams more than their boomer grandparents

8. Buyers are now aware. They put ‘shrinkflation’ price warnings on food to shame brands

9. Dividends debunked. Busting myths and understanding the risks of dividend investing with Mark McGrath, CFP (podcast)

10. Tweet of the week.

🇨🇦 Canadian Content: Don’t miss my latest edition for Canadians only! (Shhhh, it’s all about succession planning)

Love love love,
Kerry