Hey friends,

I'm Joel.

I am a former Boise State Football player turned mechanical engineer, and travel, food, and finance enthusiast.

On this site, I share tips, strategies, and reviews related to travel, food, and finance. I hope you are able to use this information to maximize your time, value, and enjoyment in your personal journey of life!

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Joel Velazquez

Aug 20, 20232 min read

Uber Eats Meal Prep

Are you running behind on cooking for the week? Is it dinner time and you don't feel like cooking? Are you wondering what you are going...

Capital One Quicksilver Credit Card: No Frills Cash Back Card

Joel Velazquez

Jul 20, 20234 min read

Capital One Quicksilver Credit Card: No Frills Cash Back Card

The Capital One Quicksilver Card is a standard, no frills, cash back card. It does not have a bunch of multipliers that you need to keep...

American Express Blue Cash Preferred: Cash Back Workhorse

Joel Velazquez

Jul 13, 20234 min read

American Express Blue Cash Preferred: Cash Back Workhorse

The Amex Blue Cash Preferred is a cash back machine! On top of that, it comes with some useful credits like The Disney Bundle and a great...

American Express Platinum: Your Ticket to Travel Status and Credits

Joel Velazquez

Jul 5, 20236 min read

American Express Platinum: Your Ticket to Travel Status and Credits

The Amex Platinum is a high clout card that comes with a a wide range of annual credits and benefits. It tends to have one of the highest...

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card: It Pays You To Have It?!

Joel Velazquez

Jun 28, 20233 min read

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card: It Pays You To Have It?!

The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority is a no-brainer for frequent Southwest travelers, and can even make sense for one trip per year...