Posts by ymlulu
Alipay now supports adding AMEX cards; transactions under ¥200 are still fee-free
Based on reader reports, you can now add an AMEX card to Alipay for payments....
Uber Adding a 1.5% Fee on International Rides? One Simple Setting Can Help You Avoid It
Uber recently sent users a notice announcing a change to its default settings. Starting February 27, 2025, Uber will automatically enable Preferred Currency Pricing, which means th...
Conrad Osaka Review
Of the four hotels I stayed at in Japan, Conrad Osaka was probably the most comfortable overall. The room was large, breakfast tasted great, the night views and scenery were excell...
Rakuten offers 3x cashback at select merchants, stackable with a $30 signup bonus
Rakuten is currently offering 3x cashback at select merchants. For example, Dell is offering up to 15% cashback, and Sam's Club is also at 12%. Check to see whether any of the part...
Review: Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel
This hotel truly lives up to its reputation as one of Kyoto’s best. Both the service and the room hardware are excellent. If you’re planning a stay, you can book it with points; on...
How to Transfer Stocks Between Brokerages (ACATS)
If you follow the right steps, transferring stocks from one brokerage to another can be a simple process. Many investors choose to move their holdings to a new brokerage for better...
AMEX Everyday, Everyday Preferred, and Cash Magnet Cards Have Been Discontinued
It’s been a while since we’ve seen sign-up bonuses for the AMEX Everyday, Everyday Preferred, and Cash Magnet cards, and there haven’t been any changes either. But when I checked t...
Marriott Buy Points Promo: 45% Bonus, Cost as Low as 0.86 Cents Per Point
Marriott Bonvoy recently launched a buy-points promotion with a 45% points bonus, bringing the cost down to as low as 0.86c/p (the best deal is buying 217,500 Marriott points for $...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Guide: How to File a Complaint Against a Bank
If you feel you were treated unfairly when dealing with a bank, or the bank refuses to honor what it owes you, you can file a complaint through the CFPB. The CFPB will forward your...
Chase Southwest Personal Cards: 30,000 Points + 1-Year Companion Pass Welcome Offer — Which One Should You Choose?
Chase is offering all three Southwest personal cards — Plus, Premier, and Priority — with a welcome bonus of 30,000 points plus a 1-year Companion Pass, after spending $4,000 in th...
Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts in $2.6 Billion Deal!
Recently, Hyatt announced plans to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $13.50 per share, valuing the transaction at about $2.6 billion. This is not the first time Hyatt and Playa ha...