Posts by ymlulu
Flash-sale site Gilt: get a free $20 credit with no minimum purchase
Gilt is similar to Vipshop in China, offering flash sales from various brands. Gilt City is more like Groupon, with discounted local deals and other bargains. Right now, if you sig...
Why Do Credit Cards Get Fraudulently Charged? What Should You Do?
Why do unauthorized charges happen on credit cards? What should you do if it happens to you, and how can you prevent it?...
What You Must Do After Buying a Plane Ticket
A few things you should always do after booking a flight: verify passenger information, make sure the ticket has been issued, choose a seat, check visa requirements, and watch for...
eBay Gas Gift Cards: 5% Off + 1.25% + 2% Back
eBay gas gift cards are 5% off. Stack a shopping portal and discounted eBay gift cards, and you can still come out ahead even if you resell them....
The Domino Effect of a New Credit Card
Minimum spending requirement = overspending + stress? Sign-up bonus = flashy but impractical, or just an excuse for luxury? Bonus categories / AMEX Offers = changing your spending...
How a New Credit Card Affects Your Credit History and Credit Score
A detailed look at what happens to your credit report and credit score after you apply for a new credit card. It helps answer common concerns for people who are wary of credit card...
Account Shutdowns and Risk Control at U.S. Credit Card Companies (3): How I Use My Cards
So how exactly should we use credit cards to maximize rewards while avoiding unwanted attention from banks or getting put in the penalty box? This article gives a general overview...
Booking a U.S.–China Business Class Award: AA One-Way in Practice
A real-world business class award booking experience, starting from a second-tier city in China and ending in a second-tier city in the U.S. Just when it seemed impossible, a new o...
Booking ANA Round-Trip U.S.–China Business Class Award Tickets: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to booking ANA round-trip U.S.–China business class award tickets, including award search tips, ticketing considerations, and ways to reduce taxes and fees....
A Few Things to Do at the Start of 2016
With the new year here, many annual benefits are available again. Here is a list of perks you can claim at the beginning of the year as a reminder and reference. Feel free to leave...
Western Union Deal: Spend $5 to Get a $20 Amazon Gift Card
I previously mentioned this Western Union promotion on Twitter, and a few days ago I received the promised $20 Amazon gift card. Below are the detailed steps and a few things to wa...