TPG Talks webinar recording: How to use online shopping portals

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We kicked off our 'TPG Talks' webinar series with an in-depth look at how to use online shopping portals and mobile applications to both save money and earn points and miles from home. Below you'll find the recording of the first TPG Talk along with a few show notes and links to helpful posts we have.

Show notes:

In today's show we discussed the basics of using online shopping portals, best practices to make sure your purchases are accurately tracked, the amazing power of CashbackMonitor.com, some of our favorite mobile apps that allow us to save money and finally the power of stacking multiple saving strategies into a single purchase.

6:33 - Introduction to Shopping Portals featuring the United MileagePlus Shopping Portal
8:50 - Shopping Portal Aggregators featuring CashbackMonitor
11:37 - When do earning rates change?
14:37 - Best practices for using Shopping Portals
15:53 - Overview of Rakuten (formerly Ebates) to earn cash back or Membership Rewards points for online and in-store purchases
20:40 - Apps to utilize for points and savings
29:15 - What security do these apps offer for your credit card information? What risks are there to the consumer?
31:11 - How to maximize purchases through Amazon
32:44 - Stacking for maximum points and savings
39:35 - Do you lose credit card protections by using a shopping portal or app?
40:31 - What options are available for online grocery delivery services?
42:45 - Uber Eats through Rakuten
43:33 - Do apps limit the number of cards that you can add?
44:15 - What apps should you start with?
46:02 - Evreward vs. CashbackMonitor
46:54 - Chrome Extensions
48:40 - Can you scan receipts into multiple apps?
49:22 - How do you not go crazy doing this?
50:58 - Can you pay with a gift card when using a shopping portal?
51:45 - Current no brainer deals
52:44 - Airline dining rewards programs
56:20 - What to do if your purchase isn't credited

Follow-on reading and important links:

The beginner's guide to airline shopping portals

How to use Rakuten (Ebates) to earn bonus cash back or Amex points

Cashbackmonitor.com

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TPG Talks episode one: Use online shopping portals and apps to save money and earn miles from home