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WeChat Account Passport Verification Switch Process
About Most U.S. WeChat users are verified with a Chinese ID card, but if someone’s ID card expires, they can no longer keep using WeChat Pay. So here’s how to switch a WeChat accou...
US Real ID Driver’s License Guide and Application Tips (with California experience) [Real ID now in effect]
According to TAS, the Real ID requirement officially took effect on May 7, 2025. Here are the key details....
Apple Siri Class Action Settlement: Claim a Share of $95 Million, About $20 per Device
Apple has finally agreed to settle the Siri eavesdropping lawsuit, with affected users eligible for up to $20 per device from a total settlement fund of up to $95 million. Claims a...
Hertz Data Leak: Personal Information of Some Customers May Be Affected (Two Years of Free Credit Monitoring)
Hertz has announced that personal information tied to its Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands may have been affected, and the data may have been stolen. If you have rented a car with...
Be Careful of Scams When Buying Amazon Gift Cards
Introduction Many people buy gift cards at supermarkets or drugstores to earn credit card points. I recently ran into a small issue when buying an Amazon gift card at CVS. I want t...
How to File Taxes Online with OLT (NRA Version)
OLT is a great option for filing taxes for U.S. “cloud residents” who are not in the U.S. The tax return it generates can help prevent AMEX FR from sending a 4065T; if you do not h...
2025 U.S. Tax Filing Guide (2024 Tax Year)
The 2025 tax filing deadline is coming up on April 15, so if you haven’t finished yet, now is the time. With the 1099-MISC and 1099-INT forms issued by banks, along with your own W...
Walmart+ Membership Guide: AMEX Reimbursement and Multiple Walmart Cash Offers
Walmart Plus members now have multiple Walmart Cash offers; see the Plus membership page for details....
Ultra Mobile SIM Deal: Free Global Calling and Texting ($25 Bonus for Activation) [Extra Reward for Referrers]
Ultra’s regular phone plan is offering an extra reward to users who referred someone to join Ultra last year: a one-time credit of either $10 or $25....
Chase to Restrict Certain Zelle Payments Starting March 23 to Combat Scams
To better protect customers from fraud and scams, Chase will limit Zelle payments sent to recipients connected through social media. Specifically, starting on March 23, 2025, you w...
MGM Data Breach Settlement: Up to $75 Compensation + 1 Year of Credit Monitoring
MGM Resorts has agreed to a $45 million settlement over two data breach incidents. If you are eligible, you should have already received an email with a PIN to submit your claim. D...