IHG One Rewards Program and Points Guide [Fully Updated 2022.12]
IHG points have been devalued, likely because IHG quietly changed the dynamic pricing algorithm. Of course, the official explanation is that prices automatically adjust based on de...
A Reminder of Things to Do Before the End of 2022 (Various Credits, Bonus Cashback, Quarterly 5x, etc.)
In the blink of an eye, it’s already December, and there are only a little over 20 days left until 2023. I wonder how everyone has done with credit card applications this year. In...
Digital Federal Credit Union: $100 Checking Account Bonus, 6.17% APY on First $1,000 in Savings
Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) is currently offering a $100 bonus for opening a checking account. The Primary Savings account earns 6.17% on the first $1,000. You can also fund...
Guide to Timeshare Presentation Hotel Offers (Stay at Hotels for Ultra-Low Prices)
There have been quite a few great timeshare presentation hotel offers lately: stay 3 nights for as little as $99 and even earn points on top. In this article, we’ll give a quick pr...
How to Resolve AMEX Identity Verification Reviews on Credit Cards, Including for Those Without an SSN
AMEX is one of the most friendly major U.S. issuers for people applying without an SSN, and it is also one of the easiest issuers to get approved with. However, AMEX also has stric...
Black Friday Shopping Guide (2022): Discounted Gift Card Promotions / Big Discounts on Apple Products / Sitewide Credit Card Discounts / 50% Back at Saks
As Black Friday approaches, quite a few great deals are starting to pop up. We’ve rounded up some of the best ones here. Other deal updates are listed under each merchant....
AMEX Financial Review and Recent Shutdown Data Points Summary (2022)
A roundup of recent data points on financial reviews and shutdowns...
Sam's Club Membership Money-Maker: Buy a $50 Membership and Get Back $20 + $50 + $35
Right now, Sam's Club has a stackable triple-rewards deal on its $50 membership signup. If everything works, you can essentially get the membership for free and come out ahead by $...
Free (or Money-Making) VPN Subscription Deals Roundup [2022.11 Update 2: Pure 110%, Nord 100%, Surfshark 105%]
Pure is now 110%, Nord 100%, and Surfshark 105%. Don’t forget to double dip....
Costco In-Store iPhone Buying Guide: “Warning! It’s Gone Out of Business!”
The latest promo is up to $720 back when you buy two, plus an extra $100 gift card for new activations. This offer should run through Black Friday. The same deal is also available...
China Removes Circuit-Breaker Rule for Inbound Flights, Quarantine Adjusted to 5+3 [Nov. 2022 Update: Specific Arrangements for Travelers to China from the U.S.]
After China introduced its new 20 COVID measures, the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. also released the corresponding travel arrangements for passengers flying from the United States t...