Posts by ymlulu
[Get $5 After Signing Up] Cardpool Gift Card Marketplace Review
Buy discounted gift cards on Cardpool with a 100-day guarantee, and sell gift cards with free USPS shipping. Combined with cashback portals, you can save 5%-30% when buying gift ca...
An Introduction to Credit Card Balance Transfers (BT)
In addition to lucrative welcome bonuses and everyday cash back, using Balance Transfers to access short-term cash flow is another way people make use of credit cards. Of course, y...
eBay 4x Bucks + discounted gift cards up to 20% off
eBay 4x Bucks + pay with discounted eBay gift cards + buy discounted gift cards + use a shopping portal = awesome!...
The Hidden Benefits of the Chase United MileagePlus Explorer (UA) Credit Card
The Chase United MileagePlus Explorer credit card offers priority boarding, free checked bags on domestic U.S. flights, and a fairly generous welcome miles bonus. But beyond being...
Flash-sale site Gilt: get a free $20 credit with no minimum purchase
Gilt is similar to Vipshop in China, offering flash sales from various brands. Gilt City is more like Groupon, with discounted local deals and other bargains. Right now, if you sig...
Why Do Credit Cards Get Fraudulently Charged? What Should You Do?
Why do unauthorized charges happen on credit cards? What should you do if it happens to you, and how can you prevent it?...
What You Must Do After Buying a Plane Ticket
A few things you should always do after booking a flight: verify passenger information, make sure the ticket has been issued, choose a seat, check visa requirements, and watch for...
eBay Gas Gift Cards: 5% Off + 1.25% + 2% Back
eBay gas gift cards are 5% off. Stack a shopping portal and discounted eBay gift cards, and you can still come out ahead even if you resell them....
The Domino Effect of a New Credit Card
Minimum spending requirement = overspending + stress? Sign-up bonus = flashy but impractical, or just an excuse for luxury? Bonus categories / AMEX Offers = changing your spending...
How a New Credit Card Affects Your Credit History and Credit Score
A detailed look at what happens to your credit report and credit score after you apply for a new credit card. It helps answer common concerns for people who are wary of credit card...
Account Shutdowns and Risk Control at U.S. Credit Card Companies (3): How I Use My Cards
So how exactly should we use credit cards to maximize rewards while avoiding unwanted attention from banks or getting put in the penalty box? This article gives a general overview...