Resources & Tools

Everything we use and recommend — with referral links that support our mission.

Transparency: Some links below are referral or affiliate links. We only recommend what we use and believe in.

💳Credit Cards

The cards we actually use. These are Matt's personal referral links — when you apply through these, you get the same offer and Matt earns a small bonus.

Chase Sapphire Preferred

60K–80K point welcome offer

Best starter travel card. Flexible earning and excellent travel benefits make this a foundation for any rewards portfolio.

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Chase Ink Business Preferred

80–100K UR points

Best business card. Superior earning on common business expenses with exceptional signup bonus.

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Chase Ink Business Unlimited

No annual fee

Unlimited 1.5x on everything. Simple, powerful, and cost-free ongoing earning on all business spend.

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American Express Gold

100K MR points

Best for dining and groceries. Premium 4x earning on top spending categories with extensive benefits.

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American Express Business Platinum

300K MR points

Best for big spenders. Highest earning potential with premium business travel and concierge benefits.

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Capital One Venture

2x on all purchases

Simple 2x on everything. Great for beginners. Straightforward earning with no category complexity.

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🏦Bank Bonuses

Open a new account, get free cash. These bonuses reset and rotate — check back monthly for current offers.

Chase Total Checking

$300 sign-up bonus

Matt's referral link. No-fee checking with direct deposit requirement. Part of the foundational banking toolkit.

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M1 Finance

Referral bonus

The platform we build the Blueprint portfolio on. Fractional shares, automated rebalancing, zero commissions.

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SoFi (Sofi Invest)

Referral bonus available

High-yield savings + checking. All-in-one platform for banking, investing, and personal loans.

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Chime

Referral bonus

No-fee checking with mobile-first approach. Early direct deposit available. Fast, simple banking.

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🛡️Preparedness

Faithful stewardship means being ready. These are the brands we trust for household preparedness and emergency readiness.

My Patriot Supply

Emergency food storage

From 72-hour kits to 1-year supply. High-quality, long-shelf-life food designed for emergency and everyday use.

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4Patriots

Solar-powered emergency gear

All-in-one emergency solutions combining food, water, and power. American-made, patriot-focused company.

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Berkey Water Filters

The gold standard

Gravity-fed water purification system. Removes contaminants without electricity. A prep essential for any household.

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Goal Zero

Portable solar power

Portable solar power for home and travel. Scalable solar solutions from backup power to whole-home systems.

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📊Financial Tools

The platforms and apps that make managing money easier. Free tools to track, optimize, and understand your financial picture.

Personal Capital (Empower)

Free net worth tracking and investment analysis. Aggregates all your accounts in one dashboard. Perfect for Blueprint builders tracking their portfolio growth.

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Credit Karma

Free credit score monitoring with detailed breakdowns. Track progress as you optimize your credit profile. Essential for credit score mastery.

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YNAB (You Need A Budget)

Best budgeting app for intentional spenders. Rule-based budgeting methodology aligns perfectly with faithful stewardship principles.

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📚Foundation Financial Courses

Structured learning paths to build your Blueprint. From foundations to advanced strategies, these courses guide your journey to financial freedom.

The Blueprint Journey (V1)

The foundation. Start here. A comprehensive introduction to the Blueprint framework, credit optimization, and strategic earning.

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The Accelerated Build (V2)

For those ready to go further. Advanced strategies, portfolio optimization, and wealth-building at scale.

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The Rewards Blueprint

Turn everyday spending into free travel. Master credit card churning, maximize sign-up bonuses, and unlock premium benefits.

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Credit Score Mastery

Build the score that opens doors. Understanding credit bureaus, dispute strategies, and optimization tactics.

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Ready to Start Your Blueprint Journey?

Work directly with Matt to accelerate your financial freedom. Get personalized guidance tailored to your situation.

Questions? Reach out: matt@foundationfinancial.community