# Beginner Guides
How to Register a China Hukou for a Baby Born in the U.S. (2019 Shanghai Edition)
My daughter returned to China this May, and we used that opportunity to apply for her Shanghai hukou. I’m sharing the general process and a few important tips here for parents with...
Complete Guide to Credit Card Rental Car Insurance Benefits
If you live in the US, renting a car is often unavoidable. If you get into an accident and have to use your own auto insurance, you may have to pay a deductible and could also see...
Shell Fuel Rewards Guide — Maximize Your Gas Savings "Sep. 2019 Update: Link Chase Pay for 30¢/gal Fuel Rewards"
Right now, if you link your Chase Pay account with the Shell app, you can get 30¢/gal in fuel rewards. If you fill up 20 gallons, that’s a $6 savings. It’s a small deal, but easy e...
What Should You Do After a Car Accident in the U.S.? (With My Personal Experience)
A while ago, LD drove out for lunch around noon and got rear-ended by the car behind while in the left-turn lane. It was a minor accident with no injuries or medical issues involve...
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....
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”!...
