Apply for a Second Discover it Credit Card [10/23 Update: Two Accounts Can Be Merged]
When you log in to your Discover account now, if you have two Discover cards, you may see an option to merge the accounts. It’s much more convenient to keep both cards under one lo...
Expired US Visa? Holiday International Getaways Near the US
Christmas and Thanksgiving are just around the corner, which means it’s once again time to plan a trip. If you haven’t already, now is a good time to start figuring out where to go...
Earn by Microsoft Guide — Free Cashback for Doing Almost Nothing [10/20 Update: The Good Times Are Over!]
Today I received an email from MS saying that Earn by Microsoft will soon be discontinued. Here are the details:...
Niagara Falls Trip Report — From a Credit Card/Points Enthusiast’s Perspective
This article looks at lodging and transportation in trip planning from the perspective of a credit card points enthusiast....
Credit Card Application Tips: Reconsideration [10/15 Update: New Chase Recon Phone Number]
When applying for a credit card, we often run into situations like application pending/under review/rejected. That can turn our excitement into anxiety in an instant, and we start...
Use Hopper to Predict Flight Price Trends and Get Cheaper Airfare
Hopper is a free mobile app that predicts fare movements, tracks prices, and sends alerts when airfare drops so you can buy at better prices....
Blue Apron First Impressions [Photo Heavy]
Blue Apron is a company that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and matching recipes, similar to Home Chef, HelloFresh, and Plated—basically a weekly meal-kit service. Each week it...
Barclays Quietly Changed the Wyndham Co-branded Card Benefits
Barclays changes Wyndham Visa card rewards...
Manhattan Hotel Series: The Westin New York at Times Square
The Westin New York at Times Square In Manhattan, where space is at a premium, Times Square is a great place to stay if you want to be right in the middle of the action. There are...
The Rumored AMEX Oct. 5 Big Offer
AMEX’s latest big promotion...
[2016/9] Beginner’s Guide to US Credit Cards: How to Get Started
Credit history is extremely important for anyone living in the United States. Whether it’s the interest rate on a mortgage or auto loan, or your approval odds when applying for a c...