REAL ID Requirement for Air Travel May Be Delayed Again to May 5, 2027
Due to slow rollout progress, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed delaying REAL ID enforcement until May 5, 2027. If finalized, this would be the fourth ext...
Southern California Class Action Settlement: If You Bought Gas, You May Be Eligible to Claim Money! (February–November 2015)
If you were a Southern California resident who bought gas at a gas station between February 20, 2015 and November 10, 2015, and lived in any of the following counties: Los Angeles,...
KIA Class Action Settlement: Anti-Theft Failure Compensation Available
Because anti-theft measures were ineffective in some KIA models, KIA was hit with a class action lawsuit and later reached a settlement that provides compensation. If you own one o...
Guide to Capital One Cafes: Perks Anyone Can Use
Capital One Cafes combine a coffee shop with a banking space, offering cardholder perks, workspace, ATMs, and more. Visitors can use free Wi-Fi, order coffee or tea, and relax or g...
Former Students at These Universities May Be Eligible for a $2,000 Financial Aid Settlement
If you received need-based undergraduate financial aid at any of the universities listed below, you may be able to file a claim through the link below. The reason is that these uni...
Hertz Gold points will expire after five years; award rentals booked with points will have no fee
Hertz has announced an update to its points policy. Currently, points expire after 12 months with no earning or redemption activity. Effective December 31, 2024, points will instea...
An Incomplete Guide to ANA In-Flight Duty-Free Shopping
ANA offers an in-flight duty-free shopping service. The selection is not huge, but it can actually be pretty convenient....
How U.S. and Overseas Users Can Top Up Bilibili and Live Currency
A lot of friends around me like using Bilibili to watch anime, follow dramas, and watch livestreams, but topping up Chinese domestic sites from the U.S. is pretty troublesome. Here...
Summary of Using U.S. Credit Cards in China (WeChat, Alipay, Meituan, etc.)
According to US Credit Card Guide, WeChat accounts in China that have been verified with a Chinese ID can once again add foreign cards (this was not possible for a while). If you h...
Amazon Membership Guide (Prime/Student/Family/Music, etc.) — Get 6 Months of Prime Free for Ages 18–24
Amazon Prime Student has added a new option: people ages 18–24 can now sign up directly. You no longer need to be a student to get six free months of Prime membership. After that,...
My Experience Applying for and Renewing a U.S. Passport in China (U.S. Embassy Beijing, Including Pickup Process)
I added an update at the end covering the passport pickup steps and the overall timeline....
