How to Buy a New Car in the U.S. (With My Personal Experience)
An introduction to buying a new car in the United States, covering how to define your needs, select the right models, get a fair price, negotiate, arrange financing ahead of time,...
Save Money on Cell Phone Plans: An Introduction to MVNOs! "5/19 Update: Cricket $40 Plan Data Increased to 4G"
[Mar 1 Update] Cricket Unlimited Plan has dropped from $70/month to $60/month. With a group of five, the price is $40/month/line. Existing users on the original $60 plan may need t...
Overview of Credit Reports and Credit Scores [4/20 Update: Changes Coming to VantageScore Calculations]
The VantageScore model, created jointly by the three major credit bureaus—Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax—will change, with the updates taking effect in the second half of 2017....
Introduction to Free After Rebate (FAR) Deals
A beginner’s guide to Free After Rebate deals, plus a roundup of current FAR offers so you can start profiting too!...
"Tax Filing Q&A" After 5 Years on F1 Status, What Tax Status Should I Use? (Non-Resident or Resident?)
Many students know that, as F1 international students in the United States, they generally must file taxes as a Non-Resident Alien ("NRA") during their first 5 years. But what happ...
Which Tax Filing Software Can I Use? A Side-by-Side Comparison of Popular Options
Introduction Tax software has liberated countless people from doing taxes with a calculator. But can you use tax software to file your taxes? The answer is: "It Depends." This arti...
Amazon Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $35
Amazon has lowered the minimum order amount for free shipping on its own website from $49 to $35....
"Tax Filing Guide" 6: 1040NR for Nonresident Aliens, Common for OPT
Introduction Form 1040NR is the tax return most commonly used by F1 students and people working on OPT. If you landed on this article directly, we recommend first reading Overview...
Tax Filing Guide (3): Choosing the Right Tax Form
Introduction Now we come to a very important question: you need to choose the correct tax form to file. Choosing the wrong form may simply increase your workload, but it may also c...
Watch Out for Online Scams: Don’t Trust Fake Customer Service
Be careful of phishing emails sent indiscriminately....
Tax Filing Overview and Tax Residency Status: Am I a Resident Alien (RA) or a Nonresident Alien (NRA)?
Introduction Before you know it, it’s once again U.S. tax season. Whether you are an F1/J1 student, someone working on F1 CPT/OPT or an H1B/L1 visa, or a green card holder or U.S....