2017 New Year To-Dos
The new year has begun, and a lot of annual perks can be claimed again. Here are some New Year benefits you may want to take advantage of, as a reminder and reference. Feel free to...
“Except for NR Nonresidents”: Reserve Your Spot for Credit Karma’s Free Online Tax Filing
The tax software industry just got its own “360 Antivirus.” Credit Karma, the site that has long offered free credit reports, will start offering free tax filing in 2017. To save y...
2016 Year-End Reminder: Don’t Let These Easy Benefits Slip Away
As 2016 draws to a close, don’t forget that a pile of valuable benefits is about to expire while you’re getting ready for the new year. Below is a roundup of time-sensitive perks s...
RMB = Renminbi? A quick analysis of the 12/5 CNY exchange-rate flash “crash”
The well-known foreign exchange rate provider XE (slogan: “The World's Trusted Currency Authority”) began to show a dramatic “devaluation” in the CNY rate this morning: in a single...
Midnight Scare: How to Keep Danger to a Minimum
In the U.S., many people choose food delivery as a part-time job or a way to make ends meet. Tonight I want to share something that just happened to me, so everyone can stay alert....
Shop, Shop, Shop! The Complete 2016 Black Friday + Cyber Monday Ad Roundup by Store Category
Black Friday is just a few days away, and everyone is probably getting ready to start shopping. Here’s our roundup of Black Friday and next week’s Cyber Monday promotional ads, org...
A Complete Guide to eBay Gift Cards
eBay gift cards now show up automatically at checkout, which means you may be able to recover partially used cards or cards with refunded balances. So if you’ve ever used an eBay g...
A Guide to Common Alcoholic Drinks in the U.S.
Today, let’s look back at some of the drinks I used to enjoy and still wanted more of. As an ordinary working stiff, the alcohol I buy is generally affordable and easy to find. If...
How to Treat an Officer Like Any Other Road User
How to stay calm when you encounter police while driving...
My Orlando Disney Guide — Money-Saving Tips "11/3 Update: Buy Disney Tickets at 10% Off"
Use an AMEX Offer strategically to stack savings when buying Disney tickets. See: How to Buy Tickets at 10% Off...
How to Tip in the U.S.
The U.S. and China have huge cultural differences, and one of the biggest is tipping culture. It affects all kinds of everyday situations and can determine whether your spending ha...