Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the U.S.: Passport Applicants Age 16+ Must Appear in Person for Fingerprint Collection Starting Nov. 18
According to work arrangements, Chinese embassies and consulates in the United States will launch a new passport application process of “online application + in-person fingerprint...
Easter Island: My Guide and Experience
I’ve met quite a few people who’ve been to Easter Island, and opinions tend to be sharply divided. If you’re only going to check the Moai statues off your list, most people feel it...
BofA More Rewards Day: Extra 2%/2x Rewards on All Cards (November 7)
BofA has announced this year’s More Rewards Day: on November 7, all BofA credit cards will earn an extra 2x in cash back, points, or miles. For example, a card that normally earns...
Breyers Ice Cream Class Action Settlement: Get $1 per Product by Filing a Claim
If you purchased Breyers “Natural Vanilla” ice cream between April 21, 2016 and August 14, 2024, you may qualify for compensation from this settlement. Breyers has agreed to pay $8...
Kalshi Prediction Site: Harvesting U.S. Election Rewards, New User Bonus $10 + $20
So many people are signing up for prediction markets that Kalshi has lowered the minimum funding to $10 (from $25). There are only 2 days left before settlement, so if you’re inter...
Hiking to Abuji Tso: Shangri-La’s Golden Castle
Main Text This morning, while grinding through Spanish lessons on Duolingo, I learned a new word: oro (gold). Then came a new phrase: castillo de oro (golden castle). In an instant...
California Residents: Thomson Reuters May Owe You Compensation
If you lived in California at any time between December 3, 2016 and October 31, 2024, take note: you may be eligible for compensation from a $27.5 million class action settlement....
U.S. Air Passenger Protection Rules: Automatic Refunds for Flight Delays or Cancellations
In recent years, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has strengthened consumer protections for air travelers in the United States through regulatory action. The latest rule...
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Robinhood Gold Card: 3% Cash Back on All Purchases [Hands-On Experience: An Absolute Beast]
The main highlight is 3% cash back on all purchases, which is better than most cards currently on the market. This card has no annual fee, but you do need to maintain a Robinhood G...
JetBlue Status Match: Major U.S. Airlines Eligible, Up to Mosaic 3
JetBlue has added more match partners, and Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit are now eligible too. This is a good move, since those three are also low-cost carriers and should bring...
Introduction to U.S. Brokerage Platforms and Comparisons [Personal Experience]
There are actually many brokerages to choose from in the U.S. Here, I’m mainly sharing my own experience with some of the brokerages I’ve used, for reference. I’ll go through them...