Posts by ymlulu
How to Apply for a US Credit Card: Step-by-Step Guide
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...
Guide to Connecting in the U.S. and Entering the United States
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...
Barclays JetBlue Credit Card: 10,000-Point Welcome Bonus, No Annual Fee
This card is generally not worth applying for directly because the welcome bonus is quite low. If you’re interested in JetBlue, consider applying for the JetBlue Plus Card with a $...
Introduction to Free After Rebate (FAR) Deals
A beginner’s guide to Free After Rebate deals, plus a roundup of current FAR offers so you can start profiting too!...
Swagbucks + Bluehost = Money Maker + Free Web Hosting [3/21 Update: SB Will Be Clawed Back]
I canceled after 30 days, and the SB was clawed back too. So if you don’t actually need the hosting for a full year, skip this deal—it’s not worth the hassle. If you do use it for...
AMEX Platinum for Goldman Sachs: American Express Platinum Card for Goldman Sachs Clients
This card is available only to Goldman Sachs clients who receive an invitation, which shuts out most applicants. That said, the welcome bonus is not especially compelling, so there...
Swagbucks + Misfit = Profit + Free Tees, Socks, Batteries
Through Swagbucks (a website where you can earn points online), click through to Misfit and purchase over $15 worth of items to get 2000 Swagbucks (worth $20). Misfit sells various...
Barclays Sallie Mae (SM) Credit Card "3/4 Update: Product-change bonus has posted, and product changes still appear to be available"
After product changing and receiving the new card, I spent $1,000 on the new card and received the $100 welcome bonus directly (10,000 points = $100), so this does seem legitimate....
What to Do If You Don’t Receive Your Swagbucks Reward
Even if you follow every step, sometimes a reward still doesn’t post. In this guide, I’ll share how to handle missing rewards and a few tips that may help improve tracking success....
SimplyBestCoupons Review: Get a $5 Sign-Up Bonus
Simply Best Coupon (SBC) is a fairly popular cashback portal that offers extra cashback at 4,900+ merchants. About 34% of its merchants have the highest payout rates among all cash...
Introduction to Discover Credit Card Cashback Match [2/1 Update: You May Receive a 1099-MISC Tax Form]
If your referral bonuses exceed $300 during the Cashback Match period (for example, if you refer 6 or more people), then after the match they will exceed $600. In that case, Discov...
