Posts by ymlulu
MGM Data Breach Settlement: Up to $75 Compensation + 1 Year of Credit Monitoring
MGM Resorts has agreed to a $45 million settlement over two data breach incidents. If you are eligible, you should have already received an email with a PIN to submit your claim. D...
Citi Sears Shop Your Way Credit Card “Will Be Forced Converted to a ThankYou Card”
This card will be forcibly converted to a Citi ThankYou Card on April 12 (the website says it is being renamed). According to the product page, the points earned will also become T...
"It’s Back Again": Marriott and Singapore Airlines Status Match — Instant Silver Status, Upgrade to Gold With Flights
Marriott has launched another pretty solid promotion: members with Marriott Gold status or higher can match to elite status with Singapore Airlines. If you have upcoming Singapore...
Virgin Atlantic (VS) Flying Club: Program and Miles Overview
Despite multiple devaluations, the program still has quite a few sweet spots for redemptions....
Fly Twice and Earn a Southwest Companion Pass Promo
Southwest Airlines is back with another great chance to earn a limited-time Companion Pass: buy-one-get-one flights whether you book with cash or points. Just book by next Thursday...
IHG Acquires Ruby as Its 20th Brand, Fueling Global Expansion
Recently, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) announced that it has acquired the Ruby brand, making it IHG’s 20th brand. The deal is valued at as much as €110,500,000, or about...
Alipay now supports adding AMEX cards; transactions under ¥200 are still fee-free
Based on reader reports, you can now add an AMEX card to Alipay for payments....
Uber Adding a 1.5% Fee on International Rides? One Simple Setting Can Help You Avoid It
Uber recently sent users a notice announcing a change to its default settings. Starting February 27, 2025, Uber will automatically enable Preferred Currency Pricing, which means th...
Conrad Osaka Review
Of the four hotels I stayed at in Japan, Conrad Osaka was probably the most comfortable overall. The room was large, breakfast tasted great, the night views and scenery were excell...
Rakuten offers 3x cashback at select merchants, stackable with a $30 signup bonus
Rakuten is currently offering 3x cashback at select merchants. For example, Dell is offering up to 15% cashback, and Sam's Club is also at 12%. Check to see whether any of the part...
Review: Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel
This hotel truly lives up to its reputation as one of Kyoto’s best. Both the service and the room hardware are excellent. If you’re planning a stay, you can book it with points; on...