Update 9/7/21: Seems like some people have forgotten that this option exists or never knew about it in the first place. One common complaint we hear from readers is that they are only interested in big sign up bonuses or news and... Read More →
Category - Misc
Upside.com To Close, Use Rewards By 9/24/21 (Business Travel Booking Website)
Business travel booking website Upside.com has sent out an e-mail stating that they are going out of business and existing users have until 9/24/21 to redeem any existing rewards. Some readers might still have rewards from the lucrative... Read More →
Wells Fargo Reverses Decision On Closing Personal Credit Lines
In July Wells Fargo announced it would be shutting down existing lines of credit. Based on consumer feedback Wells Fargo has now reversed that decision and existing personal credit lines will continued to be offered. Accounts that... Read More →
[$2 Payout] Google+ Class Action Lawsuit: Get Up To $12 For Those Affected
In 2018, Google announced that the Google+ platform had experienced software bugs between 2015 and 2018, which allowed app developers to access certain Google+ profile field information in an unintended manner. They have agreed to a... Read More →
Priority Pass Adds No1 Lounge Access + 25 More Lounges
Priority Pass members can now access No1 lounges again. Previously No1 lounges added a £5 reservation fee in 2019 and then were removed from the Priority Pass network in late 2020. Priority Pass members can access the No1 lounges on a... Read More →
CDC Updates Mask Guidance For Those Fully Vaccinated (Wear Indoors)
CDC has updated it’s mask guidance for those that are fully vaccinated. They now recommend that you wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Counties in the United States are broken... Read More →
Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU): Avoiding A Hard Pull When Joining
We’ve long said that when you join Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) they will do a hard pull on your credit report. Reader John points out that this isn’t always the case but there is some variance. The take aways are: When... Read More →
Lyft Pink Adds Citibike Benefits
Lyft Pink has added a new partnership with Citibike. The benefits vary depending on whether you have a monthly or annual Lyft pink membership and are as follows: Monthly Lyft Pink: Three 30 minute rides Annual Lyft Pink: Unlimited 45... Read More →
Wells Fargo To Shut Down All Personal Lines Of Credit
Update: This decision has now been reversed. Wells Fargo will no longer be offering personal lines of credit and shutting down existing lines of credit according to a letter seen by CNBC. This product gives individuals a line of credit... Read More →
American Express Opens New Centurion Lounge At LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
American Express has opened the new centurion lounge at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). This was announced as an expansion by American Express but the lounge has moved location and it’s now double the size (over 10,000 square feet). The... Read More →
American Express To Open Atlanta Centurion Lounge
AJC is reporting that American Express will open a Centurion lounge in Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Unfortunately neither the opening date or the location have been announced. It was revealed that American... Read More →
CLEAR Allowing Memberships To Be Extended For Three Months (Extended Again)
Update 6/15/21: Reports of another two month extension, even for people with two extensions already. Hat tip to Ben Update 10/29/20: Can get another extension for three months even if you’ve already got an extension. Hat tip to... Read More →
Hyatt To Require Guests To Wear Face Coverings Globally (Vaccinated Guests No Longer)
Update 5/19/21: Hyatt has updated it’s mask policy for the U.S.: U.S., guests who are unvaccinated are required to wear face masks or coverings in hotel indoor public areas, as well as outdoors where social distancing is not... Read More →
Deposit Account Information To Be Shared To Help Credit Approvals For Those Without Credit Scores
A number of large financial instutitions (JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank) have agreed to share data on customers deposit accounts Read More →
CDC: Masks Not Required Indoors For Fully Vaccinated (Unless Required By Local Laws/Regulation)
CDC has relaxed it’s guidance for wearing a mask indoors for those that are fully vaccinated. The update section states (emphasis ours): Risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection is minimal for fully vaccinated people. The risk of SARS-CoV-2... Read More →