September Only: AMEX MR Transfer Bonuses to 12 Airline and Hotel Partners
From September 1 through September 30, transfers from American Express Membership Rewards to many airline and hotel partners are eligible for bonuses: Promotion The bonus varies de...
Entry Policy Update: Japan Allows Semi-Independent Travel, South Korea Drops Pre-Departure COVID Test Requirement
As we mentioned earlier, the Japanese government had been considering easing travel restrictions. Today (August 31), the Fumio Kishida government announced that starting September...
Useful AMEX Links Roundup: Credit Limit Increase, Free Credit Report, Document Uploads, Disputes, FR Support, and More
When you need to send documents to a bank—or when the bank asks you for documents—the most common methods are mail or fax, both of which can be a hassle. Banks also provide some on...
How Do You Have a U.S. Credit Card Mailed to China?
For some people traveling in China or those who have been living in China for a long time, how do you receive new credit cards and renewed credit cards? Let’s explain how to have U...
Guide to Money Market Investing in the U.S.: Money Market Accounts and Funds
About the Money Market The money market refers to the financial market made up of financial assets with maturities of less than one year. Generally speaking, the money market inclu...
Entry Policy Updates: Singapore Drops Quarantine for Unvaccinated Arrivals, Japan Waives Testing for Some Travelers, China Eases Entry for Certain Foreign Nationals
As governments around the world continue to relax domestic COVID-19 control measures, entry quarantine rules are also gradually being eased. Singapore and Japan announced looser en...
Guide to Investing in U.S. Bonds
Some specialized bonds—especially U.S. Treasuries—can be worth considering. These Treasury products often come with annual purchase limits, but they can still be useful for persona...
How to Quickly Convert a US Driver’s License to a Chinese Driver’s License [2022.8 Update: Added More Details]
Updated the regulations and added guidance on how to handle licenses marked “temporary.”...
Guide to U.S. Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
A CD lets you lock in your rate and comes with FDIC insurance, so it can be a good option for medium-term cash management. I recommend putting money you will not need right away in...
55 Haitao North America Review: Discounts + Cash Back in One Place [New Users Get $10]
What makes it stand out is that it combines deal posts and cash back in one place. Click on a featured deal to shop and earn cash back at the same time....
Guide to Saving Account Cash Management in the US
For people who are more risk-averse, putting extra cash into low-risk savings options that fit their needs can be a smart move. It’s also best to balance higher-risk and lower-risk...