# Beginner Guides
A Nice Little Win: Extend Your Alaska Miles for 200 Miles — and Even Send a Magazine to Trump
Today, while checking Award Wallet, I suddenly noticed that the 16,000 miles from my old no-frills Alaska credit card bonus were about to expire. When I applied back then, they dow...
How to Meet the Credit Card Sign-Up Spend Requirement 「2020.5 Update: Added Some Simple MS Content」
Here are some ideas for meeting the card’s sign-up spending requirement. Hope they help~...
Turkish Airlines (TK) Miles & Smiles Program Guide: The 7,500-Mile Sweet Spot
Turkish Airlines’ frequent flyer program is called Miles & Smiles. It has long flown under the radar and honestly doesn’t have many standout features—except one! In this post, we’l...
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...
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...
Practical Uses of 0% APR Purchases and Balance Transfers [Updated 2020.4]
During the pandemic, some people may be facing cash-flow difficulties. In that situation, making good use of credit card purchases and Balance Transfer 0% APR offers can be a great...
How to Buy Masks in the U.S. During the Pandemic and How to Wear Them Properly
Hi everyone, I’m Jeremy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, “masks” have become hard currency around the world. Of course, there is still debate in different countries a...
What I Bought During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Food, Protective Supplies, Fitness, and Home Security)
I hope this article can give everyone some ideas on what to stock up on during the pandemic....
Summary of ways to return to China from North America (amid the global COVID-19 pandemic)
With the global pandemic worsening rapidly, return tickets to China have become extremely difficult to find, and prices have shot up. This post outlines the routes and flights curr...
Hyatt and MGM Status Match: Don’t Forget to Match from MGM to Hyatt
Earlier, we mentioned that after getting Caesars Diamond through Wyndham, those who are eligible can go to certain MGM hotels to match to MGM Gold, or here instead (both require an...