# Beginner Guides
How to Respond to and Prevent Credit Card, Debit Card, and Bank Account Fraud
If you suddenly notice an unfamiliar transaction on your bank account or credit card, what should you do? No one wants this to happen, but once it does, you should move quickly to...
Skiplag (Hidden-City) Flights 101 — Advanced Tricks for Cheaper Airfares
Can adding an extra leg make a ticket cheaper? Here’s why this strange fare-pricing pattern happens and how to use it to find lower-priced flights....
17 Things You Should Know About Bank of America (BofA) Credit Cards
One of the biggest characteristics of BofA credit cards is consistency. The benefits are generally straightforward and practical, without too many flashy gimmicks, and most of the...
Spent App Guide — Automatic Cashback at Costco/Starbucks/Uber [July 2019 Update: Officially Shut Down; Withdraw Your Money Before August 15, No Minimum Required]
I checked the official Spent APP website today, and the app has now been officially discontinued, shifting from b2c to b2b. For those concerned about the money in their accounts, t...
Video Walkthrough: American Airlines AAdvantage (AA) Miles for Award Tickets — Beginner’s Guide, Part 4
In this video, Lizi explains everything in two parts. Some of you may be wondering: why only two parts this time? Weren’t there always three? Did Lizi get lazy again? Nonono — you’...
2019 Canada Tourist Visa Application Guide (Applying in China with a Valid U.S. Visa)
Overall, applying for a Canada visa is indeed much easier if you already have a U.S. visa, and no extra asset or financial documentation was needed. As long as you generally follow...
[Video] Booking Award Tickets with Delta SkyMiles (DL): Beginner Guide, Part 3
Overview In this video, Lizi breaks the topic down into three parts. Part 1: A quick look at the history of Delta's notoriously weak SkyMiles program. I previously discussed this w...
[Video] Bonus Episode: Lizi’s Favorite “Scheming Proof-by-Contradiction Method”
When you’re deep into credit cards and points and something seems uncertain, try using the “scheming proof-by-contradiction method”!...
[Video Guide] Beginner’s Guide to Booking United Airlines (UA) Award Tickets with Miles
In this video, Lizi breaks down the steps and key things to watch for when booking UA award tickets with miles in three parts:...
Ibotta Cashback App Introduction — Small Savings Add Up "June 2019 Update: Get $50 Cashback on Blue Apron Orders, Today Only"
Today only, if you place an order with Blue Apron through the Ibotta app, you can get $50 cashback. This is limited to new Blue Apron users only (just register a new account). The...
Guide to Earning with Swagbucks — Small Plays, Small Profits
You can currently buy Swagbucks points at a 10% discount: $19 for 2,000 SB, with a limit of 3 purchases. SB can be redeemed for a $20 Amazon gift card at 2,200 SB (once per month),...