While Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens all offer passport photo services, they’re pretty expensive—usually around $15 for two photos. For students, that can feel like a serious budget h...

Last time, I shared my experience applying for my first credit card. I believe everyone now has a basic understanding of how credit cards work. This time, I mainly want to share my...

I first came to the US in August 2016 and got my SSN that same month. My credit history started in October 2016, so at this point it has been 11 months. I currently have 6 credit c...

An introduction to buying a new car in the United States, covering how to define your needs, select the right models, get a fair price, negotiate, arrange financing ahead of time,...

[Mar 1 Update] Cricket Unlimited Plan has dropped from $70/month to $60/month. With a group of five, the price is $40/month/line. Existing users on the original $60 plan may need t...

What happens after you submit a credit card application? Why are some applicants instantly denied while others are instantly approved? What exactly are banks looking at? In this po...

In the frequent-traveler world, it’s not only airlines that overbook—hotels do it too....

Splender has finally reached the end of the road, and you can no longer earn cashback through it. If you have more than $9.99 in cashback in your account, it will still be paid out...

This article walks through the full process of applying for a US credit card, including what documents you need and what key application terms mean, so your application can go as s...

If you're connecting to the U.S. through the Middle East, take note: the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently introduced a new rule banning large electronic devices in car...

A beginner’s guide to Free After Rebate deals, plus a roundup of current FAR offers so you can start profiting too!...