How Cashback Sites Work and How They Make Money
Savvy online shoppers in the U.S. often use cashback sites to earn a little money back while they shop. But many people wonder: why do cashback rates vary from one merchant to anot...
"Complete Visa Guide": How to Apply for a Canadian Visa in the U.S. and Renew a U.S. Visa in Canada
Introduction One day in March this year, my boss suddenly delivered some bad news: there was a meeting in Canada in early April, and asked whether I wanted to go along. In a moment...
Live from FlyerTalk Chicago Seminar 2015
Last weekend, October 16–18, the annual FlyerTalk Chicago Seminar 2015 was held at the Holiday Inn Elk-Grove near Chicago O'Hare (ORD), drawing many well-known figures from the mil...
Account Closures and Risk Control at US Credit Card Companies (1): Common High-Risk Behaviors
Why do credit card companies want to shut down your card, and what kinds of behavior are considered high risk?...
“Earn 60,000 Miles; Soon to Become Alaska” Hawaiian Airlines Barclays Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card
The Barclays Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard is a co-branded credit card issued by Barclays and Hawaiian Airlines. The standard welcome bonus on this card is 35,000 Hawaii...
Q4 2015 5x Bonus Categories Roundup: How Should I Use Them?
There has been a lot of big news lately in the miles-and-points world: first, Discover Apple Pay’s 22% cashback; then AMEX started handing out unusually high welcome bonuses left a...
Lounge Review: Centurion Lounge DFW in Dallas
If you fly AA often, chances are you’ve been through DFW at least a few times. It’s home to AA’s headquarters and also its largest hub. In 2013, American Express opened a Centurion...
Useful Extension: Reveal Priceline Express Deals Hotels
Priceline Express Deals can be a great tool for booking hotels, but when you place an order through Express Deals, you can only see the general area and star rating of the hotel. Y...
How to Buy a Surface Book for the Lowest Price with a USPS Coupon
At 10 a.m. Eastern Time on October 6, Microsoft unveiled a wave of new Windows 10 devices in New York City. The standout was undoubtedly the Microsoft Surface Book. The Surface Boo...
[Deal Gone] Student Accounts Only: Buy a $25 Amazon Gift Card, Get a $5 Amazon Credit!
Buy a $25 Amazon gift card and use code: STUDWEEK at checkout to receive a $5 Amazon Credit....
"$2,900-$4,500 in Value": How to Maximize the Citigold 50,000-Point/AA-Mile Account Opening Bonus
Citi recently launched a Citigold account opening bonus of 50,000 TYP/AA miles. If you are not sure how to apply, please refer to our other article. If handled well, this bonus can...
