How Can Points and Miles Be Cashed Out? What Are They Worth?
High-value redemptions for points are usually tied to travel. In this unusual period, with travel demand having largely dried up, points have become somewhat awkward to hold. On to...
What Is a Charge Card? How Is It Different From a Credit Card?
Most people are familiar with credit cards: you spend first and repay when the statement closes. A charge card is a special type of card, and the biggest differences versus a credi...
“Prize Announcement!” Online Q&A Ask me anything! Total prizes $300 + new user perks (thanks to Futu Moomoo sponsorship)
Prize announcement — come see whether you won....
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In-Depth Analysis of This Wave of AMEX Shutdowns [2020.4 Update: Airline Fee Reimbursement Gaming May Lead to Shutdowns and MR Point Balances Being Zeroed Out]
Recently, I’ve again seen several reports of AMEX cards being shut down. The affected cardholders were not exactly AMEX beginners either—they had already gone through FRs where app...
How to "Quickly" Contact Citi Customer Service for a Product Change During the Pandemic [2020.6 Update: Chat product changes are now much faster]
Can't get through to customer service during the pandemic but need to product change your card urgently? Use Chat!...
We're All in This Together, InterContinental-Style: IHG Launches a Member Relief Policy for Greater China [2020.4 Update: Global Elite Status Has Been Extended]
IHG officially announced a global status extension yesterday: elite status will now be extended through January 2022, and account updates will be processed over the next few weeks....
AMEX OFFER: Zola.com $20 OFF $100 [More People Are Successfully Using Cash Fund]
Quite a few readers, as well as author metahacker, have already received the reward. Be careful not to fund your own account directly on the spot. After copying the Registry link,...
How North American Airlines Changed Elite Status and Cancellation Policies During the Global Pandemic (DL/UA/AS/AA/SW/AC)
The pandemic dealt a massive blow to the travel industry, and airlines were hit especially hard. With so many business and leisure travelers canceling trips, requalifying for or ea...
A Stay at Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City
Hi everyone, I’m nox, and in this post I’m sharing my stay at Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City last year and the status match I completed. Atlantic City’s location is very conv...
My Experience Buying a Gun in the U.S. and My Thoughts on It
Hi everyone, I’ve missed you all so much! During these unusual times, under the pressure from my mom thinking it’s dangerous, and the mother of my child thinking it’s dangerous, I...
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Citi ThankYou Preferred Credit Card [2020.4 Update: Several New 2x Categories, But It Still Doesn’t Matter Much]
[2020.4 Update] According to DOC, this card will add new 2x categories on August 23: cable TV, streaming, and online entertainment. This card is actually no longer available for ap...