Posts by ymlulu
Get 5,000 IHG Points for Free — First 10,000 Only
IHG is giving away 5,000 points to the first 10,000 people. Why not try it? 5,000 points can even get you one Points Break stay....
Amazon Cash Reload Promotion: "10/19 Update: Reload $40, Get $10"
The extra Amazon Cash bonus is back. Reload $40 and get a $10 Credit. If you happen to be near one of the participating retail stores listed, it may be worth doing a quick reload t...
AMEX Plum Business Credit Card Review: New $600 Welcome Bonus [Updated 10/14]
This is a fairly unique card designed specifically for business use. You can take advantage of its 60-day payment period to maximize cash flow. For example, you could buy inventory...
Xi’an Xianyang Airport Lounge Review
On a recent trip back to China, I stopped by a lounge at Xi’an Xianyang Airport and wanted to share the experience. I used a digital Priority Pass card to get in, which was very co...
AMEX Platinum (Mercedes-Benz Version) Review [10/5 Update: Card Conversion Confirmed for January 11 Next Year, and Strategy Afterward]
Current cardholders can now log in and see the following notice: on January 11, 2019, this card will be automatically converted to the regular Platinum Card. That means the full se...
2018 Q5 Credit Card 5x Rewards Summary [Updated 10/1: Q4 Spending Guide and Activation Links]
Q4 2018 is here. Which cards should you keep in your wallet, and which one should you prioritize for spending? Here’s my analysis and summary:...
Discover Deals Shopping Portal Guide [10/1 Update: Shutting Down, One Month Left]
I logged into Discover Deals today and saw some sad news: this shopping portal will shut down on October 31. Discover says it wants to focus on simpler and more meaningful ways for...
My Swagbucks Account Got Locked and Unlocked Again [9/16 Update: Locked and Unlocked Yet Again]
After a few quiet months, Swagbucks deactivated my account once again. After some research and a carefully worded email, Swagbucks ultimately restored access to my account. It feel...
Wells Fargo Propel (AMEX Version) Credit Card: “20,000-Point Welcome Bonus”
This card was revamped, and the welcome bonus increased to 30,000 points, worth up to $330. That’s very strong for a no-annual-fee card. In addition, the current 3x categories are:...
Marriott Acquires Starwood (SPG) [7/25 Update: Official Merger on August 18]
Marriott, SPG, and Ritz-Carlton will officially merge their three loyalty programs on August 18. Key details are as follows:...
Amazon Prime Day Roundup [7/16 Update: A Major Bug Is Here]
Come snag the bug deal and hop on board....