Who is this Alex guy?

There’s something so rewarding about getting things for free.

So many good deals out there, so little time. For over a decade I’ve spent my spare time in spreadsheets and scouring the internet for offers and deals that are worth my while. This means I’ve collected many dozens of credit cards, have my bank direct deposits split to a half dozen different accounts, and juggle relationships with more financial institutions than is actually sane. But is it worth the $10k+ a year I end up getting in free travel and cash back? I think so.

In my spare time I can be found doing a wide range of activities I find fun, from driving cars around racetracks to wandering trails around Richmond, Virginia to riding bikes as far as I can muster. Married with two delightfully misbehaved dogs.

what you will find on this page?

Reflections about my experiences and perspective

Outrageous levels of scheming and gaming

So, so many credit cards, it may make you wonder about my sanity

Some damn good deals that save you some money