BofA Platinum Business Card “4/8 Update: All-Time High $300 Sign-Up Bonus + 0 APR”
The signup bonus on this card has been raised to $300, with $3,000 in spending required within three months. In addition, this card also offers 0 APR on all purchases during the fi...
Tax Filing Preparation: What Documents Do I Need? What Key Deadlines Should I Know?
Reminder: The tax filing deadline for the 2019 tax season has been extended to July 15 (federal). For state deadlines, please check your state’s rules. Introduction After determini...
Lemoney Cashback Portal Review [4/1 Update: Added Inactive Fee]
Lemoney has changed its terms and added an inactive fee. In short, if you do not make at least $25 in purchases through the Lemoney cashback portal within 12 months, you may be cha...
Swagbucks + The Nature Conservancy Donation = Tax Deduction + Money Maker Deal [2/27 Update: 3000 SB Offer, Profit About $5]
A 3000 SB offer is now available: donate $25 and you can earn it. Search for nature conservancy in the Swagbucks search bar to find it. Note that the 3000 SB will be pending for 32...
AMEX EveryDay Card (ED) Review — Update 03/2021: 10,000-Point Welcome Bonus + $200 Home Furnishing Credit; No Annual Fee
Right now, if you open the application link in your browser’s incognito mode, you may see an offer for a 25,000-point welcome bonus, which is much better than the public 10,000-poi...
Ritz-Carlton Tianjin Stay Experience
My stay at the Ritz-Carlton Tianjin was overall very good. The hotel’s facilities were excellent, and the service was also very nice. The one drawback is that dining options around...
What to Do If a Gift Card Is Stolen: Be Careful When Buying Amazon Gift Cards at Grocery Stores
Using a credit card () with high bonus rewards at grocery stores to buy Amazon gift cards is one of the best ways to get discounted Amazon gift cards in large quantities. However,...
2019 Tax Season (Tax Year 2018): My Tax Filing Notes
Hi everyone—2018 was the first year the tax reform took effect, so there are many differences in filing taxes this year compared with before. Below I’ll share some of my experience...
Swagbucks + Gillette = Free Razor + Net Profit (1/29 Update: 5,500 SB Offer, $48 Profit!)
The 5,500 SB offer is live, and it’s a record high. Spend just $7 and you can get back 5,500 SB ($55), for a net gain of $48. The SB will show as pending for 32 days before it beco...
Full Update on Marriott/SPG/Ritz-Carlton Credit Cards
After Marriott acquired SPG, it overhauled the entire loyalty program and renamed it Marriott Bonvoy. Today, the related changes to Marriott, SPG, and Ritz-Carlton credit cards wer...
My Experience Buying a Used Car on Craigslist in the U.S.
Buying a car on Craigslist can be a lot of fun and gives you the chance to meet all kinds of people. The prices can be much better than dealer prices. I hope this post provides som...