Bank-Specific Credit Card Application Rules (AMEX, BofA, Barclays, Citi, Chase, Discover) [10/4 Update: BofA Adds the 2/3/4 Rule]
Recently, BofA added a new 2/3/4 approval rule for credit cards. You can only be approved for 2 new BofA cards within 2 months, 3 new BofA cards within 12 months, and 4 new BofA ca...
"5x Extra Miles" United MileagePlus Shopping Fall Bonus
United’s MileagePlus Shopping online portal has launched another fall promotion today, letting you earn bonus miles when you shop. If you have any purchases coming up, don’t forget...
Expired: Get 1,000 Marriott Rewards Points for Sending a Tweet
Marriott has been gradually rolling out social media promotions this year. By interacting with Marriott on social media, you can earn points, and the current annual cap is 45,000 p...
My Long-Awaited Trip to Easter Island
Every time I flip through travel magazines, Easter Island frequently appears in the photos or articles, and over time it has become a must-see place I’ve wanted to explore for myse...
Free Points and Miles: Grab Them Now! [9/14 Update: Free 100 Air Canada Aeroplan Miles]
Watch a video and get 100 free Air Canada Aeroplan miles....
Beginner Notes (1): Getting to Know Credit Cards
I first came to the US in August 2016 and got my SSN that same month. My credit history started in October 2016, so at this point it has been 11 months. I currently have 6 credit c...
A 12-Day Europe Trip for Two for $600: Luxury Hotels, Business Class, and Michelin Dining (Hotels)
Ever since I started my credit card points journey, I’ve built up balances with several major hotel chains. Before this trip, I also made fairly thorough preparations. In this post...
Regions Bank Checking Account Review: $200 + $50 Account Opening Bonus
Open a Regions Bank checking account now and earn a $200 + $50 bonus. The requirements are relatively easy to complete, so this is a solid deal if you need an account and want to p...
12 Days in Europe for Two on $600: Luxury Hotels, Business Class, and Michelin Meals (Flights)
At the blogger’s invitation, I’m writing a pretty "epic" trip report (ORZ~). Hope you all won’t laugh at me....
Citi AT&T Access More Credit Card: 8/24 Update — The New 3x Restrictions Have Not Been Fully Enforced
The terms on the Citi AT&T Access More credit card were updated on July 22, excluding real estate payments and gift cards from the 3x categories. However, based on readers’ data po...
A Chinese Postdoc in Milwaukee Arrested for Reselling Gift Cards? A Gift Card Veteran Explains What Really Happened
Many people have probably seen this news story already: a Chinese postdoc in Milwaukee, FAN XIA, was arrested for reselling large amounts of iTunes gift cards to China. But the cas...