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:...
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...
The Club Lounge at San Jose (SJC): Lounge Review
San Jose International Airport (SJC) may have “international” in its name, but it’s still a pretty small airport. Today I’m reviewing The Club at SJC, the only lounge at the airpor...
FreedomPop How-to Guide — 100% Free Mobile Service (9/8 Update: New Cards for Only 1¢, with 2GB Bonus Data)
The 1¢ + 2GB deal is back again (it had briefly risen to $20). If you want more data, feel free to leave your email in the comments—after adding each other as friends, you can get...
elott.gg Money-Making Site Review "Formerly earn.gg"
I recently logged back in and found that this site has been renamed elott.gg. The earning methods are still the same, but there are now many more cash-out options....
Wells Fargo Propel (AMEX Version) Credit Card: “20,000-Point Welcome Bonus”
This card was revamped, and the welcome bonus increased to 30,000 points, worth up to $330. That’s very strong for a no-annual-fee card. In addition, the current 3x categories are:...
Marriott Acquires Starwood (SPG) [7/25 Update: Official Merger on August 18]
Marriott, SPG, and Ritz-Carlton will officially merge their three loyalty programs on August 18. Key details are as follows:...
Amazon Prime Day Roundup [7/16 Update: A Major Bug Is Here]
Come snag the bug deal and hop on board....