How to Use Points and Miles to Plan a Trip: My Europe Trip as an Example
As a credit card rewards enthusiast, once you have accumulated a lot of points, you naturally start thinking about how to get real value from them and plan a satisfying trip for yo...
Amazon Cash Reload Promotion: "10/19 Update: Reload $40, Get $10"
The extra Amazon Cash bonus is back. Reload $40 and get a $10 Credit. If you happen to be near one of the participating retail stores listed, it may be worth doing a quick reload t...
“Once Per Day” Marriott Sweepstakes: 29 Ways To Stay
Marriott had originally planned to launch this 29 Ways To Stay sweepstakes in early October, but it kept getting delayed. The promotion finally went live on October 11. You can now...
Citi Checking Accounts: Earn $200, $400, $600, or 30,000 AA AAdvantage Miles for Opening an Account
Citibank (Citi) used to offer a wide range of Citigold account opening bonuses, and you could even fund the initial deposit with a credit card. But those days are over. Now the bar...
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AMEX Plum Business Credit Card Review: New $600 Welcome Bonus [Updated 10/14]
This is a fairly unique card designed specifically for business use. You can take advantage of its 60-day payment period to maximize cash flow. For example, you could buy inventory...
Xi’an Xianyang Airport Lounge Review
On a recent trip back to China, I stopped by a lounge at Xi’an Xianyang Airport and wanted to share the experience. I used a digital Priority Pass card to get in, which was very co...
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AMEX Platinum (Mercedes-Benz Version) Review [10/5 Update: Card Conversion Confirmed for January 11 Next Year, and Strategy Afterward]
Current cardholders can now log in and see the following notice: on January 11, 2019, this card will be automatically converted to the regular Platinum Card. That means the full se...
2018 Q5 Credit Card 5x Rewards Summary [Updated 10/1: Q4 Spending Guide and Activation Links]
Q4 2018 is here. Which cards should you keep in your wallet, and which one should you prioritize for spending? Here’s my analysis and summary:...
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Discover Deals Shopping Portal Guide [10/1 Update: Shutting Down, One Month Left]
I logged into Discover Deals today and saw some sad news: this shopping portal will shut down on October 31. Discover says it wants to focus on simpler and more meaningful ways for...
Homewood Suites SJC Airport Review
Homewood Suites by Hilton is a very affordable option for families with kids who need a kitchen and a relatively private living space. Here’s a share of our stay experience....
My Swagbucks Account Got Locked and Unlocked Again [9/16 Update: Locked and Unlocked Yet Again]
After a few quiet months, Swagbucks deactivated my account once again. After some research and a carefully worded email, Swagbucks ultimately restored access to my account. It feel...