A Few Things to Do Before Year-End (2019)
As 2019 comes to an end, what else should you do or keep an eye on? In this post, we’ll go over various reimbursements, credit card benefits, upcoming changes, airlines, hotels, an...
The Westin Xiamen (Westin) Stay Experience + Jay Chou Concert
This year marks Jay Chou’s 20th anniversary since his debut, and he also has a tour concert coming to Xiamen. LD is a big fan of Jay Chou and managed to snag B1 floor tickets back...
Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China Central Place: Stay Review
Overall, I highly recommend staying at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China Central Place. The service was excellent, and the room was quite comfortable. If you have a free night certif...
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Credit Card Shutdowns and Risk Controls (2) — Summary of Why Different Banks Shut Down Accounts [2019.11 Update: Chase Explicitly Warned Some Users]
According to Miles Per Day, Chase sent warnings to some users listing behaviors that could lead to shutdowns. It is clear that the items below are all related to Chase Rewards, i.e...
Introduction to the Basics of U.S. Stocks
U.S. stocks have been an easy way to make money for quite a while, while bank interest rates have kept falling, so this is a good time to organize some basic investment information...
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Citi Expedia+ Voyager Credit Card [2019.11 Update: Record-high 70,000 welcome bonus, worth up to $980!]
A record-high 70,000 welcome bonus is here. This is one of two co-branded cards from Citi and the online travel agency Expedia. The Citi Expedia+ Voyager is the annual-fee version,...
Alaska Airlines Alaska Lounge LAX Los Angeles Lounge Experience
The food quality here is generally slightly above average for U.S. airport lounges. Since the space is relatively small, extra amenities are limited. If you are departing from or a...
Amazon Assistant Free Money! "2019.11 Update: Spend $100, Get $10, YMMV"
Some users can still trigger a 10 off offer after opening it: spend $100 and use promo code BFCMAA10. After completing the purchase, you’ll receive a $10 credit....
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Tokyo Day Pass: Shinjuku Gyoen–Suga Shrine–Tokyo Station–Akihabara–Harajuku — Chestnut’s Japan Trip (2) [2019.9 Update: Railfan Detective Work]
[2019.11 Update] PSA: Harajuku Station’s old station building may be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, so railfans should make the trip and check it out while th...
A Short Diary of My Last Day in Tokyo — Chestnut’s Japan Trip (6)
A short, stream-of-consciousness recap of Chestnut’s last day in Tokyo....
Very Detailed! My Experience Buying a New Car in the U.S. (2020 Corolla LE) — Rock-Bottom OTD Price of $15,800!
I wanted to share some thoughts on my recent car-buying experience in case it gives readers some useful ideas and practical help. Suggestions are very welcome as well. And if I sho...
