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DoorDash Guide: Discount Gift Cards and Dining-Category Bonus Cash Back
A full update on using DoorDash to buy discounted gift cards and stack dining-category credit card rewards....
Tello Wireless Introduction: Plans Starting at $5/Month, Great for Digital Nomads
I recently activated and used my Tello number, so I’ve fully updated this article. In particular, I’ve added detailed steps for activating Tello in China and how to use it. See the...
CardCash Gift Card Marketplace Overview [Get a $5 Sign-Up Bonus]
CardCash is a website where you can buy secondhand gift cards or sell unused gift cards. I’ve used it since 2016, and it’s been pretty reliable with no payment delays. I recently s...
2026 U.S. Guide for New International Students: SSN, Credit Cards, Bank Accounts, Phone Numbers, and Money-Saving Tips
This article summarizes useful information for new international students coming to the U.S. in 2025! It distills more than a decade of blog posts that are especially useful for ne...
White House Spokesperson Update: H-1B Visa Holders Must Pay $100,000 to Enter the U.S.
The White House spokesperson gave further details on X.com. Here are the key points:...
Mint Mobile | Get a $210 Visa Gift Card for Signing Up for T-Mobile Home Internet
About Mint Mobile Mint Mobile Guide: A High-Value US Phone Plan Option (Usable from China) [2025 Update: Three New Customer Promotions Extended] If you sign up for T-Mobile Home In...
Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi Airbag Class Action Settlement: $150-$350 Compensation
Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi Settlement Overview In recent years, Hyundai, Kia, and Mitsubishi have faced class-action lawsuits over alleged defects in the airbag control systems of ce...
Deep River Potato Chip Class Action: Claim $10+
If you bought Deep River-branded potato chips labeled "Non-GMO ingredients" between February 2, 2017 and December 6, 2024, you may be eligible for a cash payout. You can submit the...
Evolve Bank & Trust Data Breach Class Action: $20+ Compensation and One Year of Credit Monitoring
About this case This class action concerns a customer data breach involving Evolve Bank & Trust and is pending under case number MDL No. 2:24-md-03127-SHL-cgc in the U.S. District...
What Should You Do If You Receive Form 1099-K? How Do You Report It on Your Tax Return? "Threshold Reverted to $20,000/200 Transactions"
Under the latest law, third-party payment receipts will trigger a 1099-K only if they exceed $20,000 or 200 transactions. This change will take effect in 2025, meaning the new rule...
Tax Reporting for Welcome Bonuses, Cash Back, Interest, and Sweepstakes: 1099-MISC Threshold Will Increase to $2,000
Under the latest law, Form 1099-MISC will only be issued when the amount exceeds $2,000. This change will take effect in 2026, which means the 2025 tax year will still use the curr...