IHG Accelerate Program Introduction
The 2019 Accelerate promotion is back. You can register and see whether you receive a better offer. Stay a bit and you might earn a large batch of points. Registration is open from...
American Airlines (AA) Miles 10% Rebate Guide [This Benefit Has Ended]
Both the Citi AA and Barclays AA cards were revamped, and the 10% mileage rebate benefit was eliminated effective May 1. In my view, this was finally the end of one of the most use...
A Credit Card Beginner’s Growth Story
Hi everyone, I’m Darren, currently a math PhD student with a 3-year credit history. I made a lot of mistakes when I first started applying for credit cards, but after reading many...
Yami (Yamibuy) Shopping Guide [4/19 Update: Get $5 + 10% off for Signing Up, Points Mall Now Open]
If you sign up for Yami now, you can get a 500-point ($5) welcome bonus plus a 10% off coupon for self-operated products sitewide. Yami has also launched a new Points Mall, where y...
HSBC Cash Rewards Credit Card "4/17 Update: Welcome Bonus Changed, 3.3% Cash Back in the First Year"
The welcome bonus on this card has changed somewhat: instead of the previous $150 bonus, it now earns 3% cash back on all purchases for the first 12 months, on up to $10,000 in spe...
BofA Platinum Business Card
The sign-up 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 f...
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...