Introduction to Earning Miles Through Online Shopping (AA, UA, DL, etc.)
JetBlue used to offer 3x points on any non-gift-card purchase at Amazon, but that good deal is finally coming to an end. Starting March 27, you’ll only earn 3x points on Amazon pur...
Round-the-World Business Class Trip (3): SWISS, Zurich to Chicago
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Round-the-World Business Class Trip (2): SWISS Hong Kong–Zurich
A review of SWISS on the Hong Kong–Zurich route. Overall, this business class experience was very satisfying: the cabin crew service was excellent and the lie-flat seat was comfort...
Fairmont Free Night and Upgrade Certificate Guide [2/28 Update: Free Night and Other Certificates Extended]
The Free Night earned by spending $6,000 on the credit card expired on February 28, 2018. I wasn’t sure whether everyone had managed to use theirs. I’ve been busy lately and couldn...
How I Got My Chase Shutdown Reversed
A while back, Chase unexpectedly shut down all of my credit cards. After a lot of digging and repeated communication with Chase, I finally got everything reopened. Here’s what happ...
Business Class Around-the-World Trip (1): Cathay Dragon, Hangzhou to Hong Kong
During this winter break, I went back to China. On the way back to the US, I realized I still hadn’t used the UR points from opening Chase cards or the miles I’d earned from flying...
Free Deal: Free Chobani Yogurt Coupon
02/24 update: Free Chobani yogurt...
Who Offers the Best Free Credit Score? [2/22 Update: Citi Now Offers Free FICO Scores to Everyone]
Citi is now offering free Experian scores to everyone, even if you do not have a Citi card. You only need to register for an account on Citi’s website and verify your identity—no c...
Swagbucks + GameFly = Money Maker + Free Games/Movies [2/15 Update: Record-High $24 Money Maker + 2-Month Membership]
There is now a record-high 3400 SB offer. That means you spend $10 and get back $34 in value, for a $24 profit if you haven’t done it before. Everything can be completed on a compu...
Samsung Pay User Guide "2/13 Update: Points Devaluation, Earning Halved"
Samsung Pay quietly increased its point redemption ratio to 12,500 points for $50 (it used to be 10,000 points for $50, with up to 5,000 points also redeemable for $50). It also re...
Ten Questions About Credit Card Limits
A credit card's credit limit reflects how much you can spend on that card, and it is one way a bank evaluates your overall credit. A low limit can be inconvenient when making large...
