We're All in This Together, InterContinental-Style: IHG Launches a Member Relief Policy for Greater China [2020.4 Update: Global Elite Status Has Been Extended]
IHG officially announced a global status extension yesterday: elite status will now be extended through January 2022, and account updates will be processed over the next few weeks....
AMEX OFFER: Zola.com $20 OFF $100 [More People Are Successfully Using Cash Fund]
Quite a few readers, as well as author metahacker, have already received the reward. Be careful not to fund your own account directly on the spot. After copying the Registry link,...
How North American Airlines Changed Elite Status and Cancellation Policies During the Global Pandemic (DL/UA/AS/AA/SW/AC)
The pandemic dealt a massive blow to the travel industry, and airlines were hit especially hard. With so many business and leisure travelers canceling trips, requalifying for or ea...
A Stay at Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City
Hi everyone, I’m nox, and in this post I’m sharing my stay at Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City last year and the status match I completed. Atlantic City’s location is very conv...
My Experience Buying a Gun in the U.S. and My Thoughts on It
Hi everyone, I’ve missed you all so much! During these unusual times, under the pressure from my mom thinking it’s dangerous, and the mother of my child thinking it’s dangerous, I...
Citi ThankYou Preferred Credit Card [2020.4 Update: Several New 2x Categories, But It Still Doesn’t Matter Much]
[2020.4 Update] According to DOC, this card will add new 2x categories on August 23: cable TV, streaming, and online entertainment. This card is actually no longer available for ap...
Practical Uses of 0% APR Purchases and Balance Transfers [Updated 2020.4]
During the pandemic, some people may be facing cash-flow difficulties. In that situation, making good use of credit card purchases and Balance Transfer 0% APR offers can be a great...
Chase Freedom Student Credit Card [Update 2020.4: Now Available Online, Up to 15,000 Points]
Now available to apply online. ITIN applications are allowed, and students or visiting scholars on F or J visas are eligible to apply....
Hyatt Announces Member Relief Plan for the Coronavirus Outbreak [2020.4 Update: Policy Expanded to Global Members]
After Hilton expanded its relief policy to global members, see here. Hyatt has now followed with the same move. Points will not expire through the end of 2020. Free night awards, s...
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Stay Review — One Goodbye, and Never Again
This story dates back to late April of last year. I had already published the piece about riding the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner during my commute in mid-May last year, but this trip...
US Bank Business Cash Rewards Business Credit Card [Discontinued, Replaced by Triple Cash]
The predecessor of this card was the US Bank Business Edge, and now it has returned under a new name. The 3% categories plus the 25% annual bonus work out to an effective 3.75% cas...