In today's episode, we'll talk about why we like the Rakuten shopping portal and also discuss a great new trick Rakuten has up its sleeve...

(00:42) - What is a shopping portal?

(01:15) - Choose cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points (must link Amex card)

(02:55) - Great refer-a-friend promos ($40/4K)

(04:08) - Frequent 10x, 15x, 20x promotions

(04:43) - Portal includes travel sites like IHG, Marriott, Choice, Hertz, Avis, Expedia, some airlines

(05:13) - Double dip with hotel / car rewards / airline miles etc.

(06:38) - In-store offers

(07:08) - NEW: read about new Rakuten credit card bonuses here.

(10:26) - Our Rakuten referral links:

• Nick’s Referral Link
• Greg’s Referral Link
• Stephen’s Referral Link
• Tim’s Referral Link