Visa Guide: Applying for a German Schengen Visa in the U.S. (German Consulate in New York)
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Updated ANA Mileage Redemptions (4) — What You Need to Know About YQ [4/22 Update: The HKG Trick]
For ANA flights between the U.S. and China, adding a stopover in Hong Kong or using an open-jaw on the return via Hong Kong can significantly reduce YQ....
Free Victoria’s Secret $10-$500 Gift Card, Grab It Fast~
Victoria’s Secret is giving away free gift cards. You’ll get at least $10, with a chance at $20, $50, $100, or even $500....
"Starbucks 10%" Citi Smart Savings Guide
After AMEX and BofA rolled out various offers, Citi responded with its own program: Citi Smart Savings. So far, not all Citi credit cards have access to it, but I believe this extr...
Guide to Renting a Car in the U.S.
Tips and things to watch out for when renting a car in the United States....
How to Write and Use Checks in the U.S.
In the U.S., you may need to use a check to pay rent, tuition, or pay back a friend. So how do you fill out a check, and how do you use it? Today we’ll go over some basic informati...
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Guide (3) - Redeeming Hainan Airlines Flights
Great news: Alaska Airlines miles can finally be used to book Hainan Airlines flights between the U.S. and China. One-way economy/business class starts at just 30,000/50,000 miles...
Discover it Chrome Credit Card Review
Best for students who spend a lot on dining and gas; prefer no annual fee and cash back; want to use one card for everything instead of tracking rotating quarterly categories; espe...
Discover it Secured Card Review
Best for applicants with no credit history or poor credit, people who spend a lot on restaurants and gas, and anyone who prefers a no-annual-fee card....
"10,000-Point Welcome Bonus" Barclaycard The JetBlue Card No Annual Fee
The JetBlue Card Credit Card JetBlue (JetBlue Airlines) moved its credit card program from Amex to Barclaycard. Three JetBlue credit cards launched at the same time, including two...
Tax Filing Guide (7): Form 8843 for F1 Students
Introduction If you are an F1 student, someone working on OPT, or a J1 teacher or trainee, after completing Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ, you will likely also need to fill out Form 884...