# Beginner Guides
How to Tip in the U.S.
The U.S. and China have huge cultural differences, and one of the biggest is tipping culture. It affects all kinds of everyday situations and can determine whether your spending ha...
Upromise Cashback Portal Guide [10/25 Update: Buying eBay Gift Cards No Longer Triggers the $20 Bonus]
Upromise recently changed the terms for earning cash back at eBay. Buying gift cards on eBay no longer earns cash back, so it can no longer be used to trigger this $20 signup bonus...
2016 Latest Guide to Applying for a U.S. B1/B2 Tourist & Family Visit Visa "EVUS Update Required Starting November 2016"
The EVUS system is now live. If you plan to enter the U.S. soon using a B1/B2 visa for tourism or family visits, make sure to enroll....
Expired US Visa? Holiday International Getaways Near the US
Christmas and Thanksgiving are just around the corner, which means it’s once again time to plan a trip. If you haven’t already, now is a good time to start figuring out where to go...
Earn by Microsoft Guide — Free Cashback for Doing Almost Nothing [10/20 Update: The Good Times Are Over!]
Today I received an email from MS saying that Earn by Microsoft will soon be discontinued. Here are the details:...
Credit Card Application Tips: Reconsideration [10/15 Update: New Chase Recon Phone Number]
When applying for a credit card, we often run into situations like application pending/under review/rejected. That can turn our excitement into anxiety in an instant, and we start...
Use Hopper to Predict Flight Price Trends and Get Cheaper Airfare
Hopper is a free mobile app that predicts fare movements, tracks prices, and sends alerts when airfare drops so you can buy at better prices....
[2016/9] Beginner’s Guide to US Credit Cards: How to Get Started
Credit history is extremely important for anyone living in the United States. Whether it’s the interest rate on a mortgage or auto loan, or your approval odds when applying for a c...
US Stock Brokerage Account Showdown: Find the Broker That Fits You Best
With U.S. bank rates now down to pitiful lows, are you thinking about trying out US stock investing? Your first step in buying and selling stocks is to choose a reliable brokerage...
How to Write and Use Checks in the U.S.
In the U.S., you may need to use a check to pay rent, tuition, or pay back a friend. So how do you fill out a check, and how do you use it? Today we’ll go over some basic informati...
Take Surveys, Earn Free Google Play Credit, and Make Free WeChat Out Calls
Chinese New Year is here! On behalf of all the writers at UsCreditCards101, chanye would like to wish all our readers a happy New Year, and thank you for your support. During the h...
