In California by law (CIV § 1749.5CIV § 1749.5) any gift certificate with a cash value of less than ten dollars ($10) is redeemable in cash for its cash value. Other states have similar laws but for lower amounts: Colorado, Maine... Read More →
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[Expired] Citi Shop Day (August 5-6) – Earn 20x On Select Merchants
Deal has ended, view more Citi Shop day deals by clicking here. Citi is launching something called Citi Shop Day that will run August 5, 12:00 a.m. – August 6, 11:59 p.m. ET. Citi says you will earn 20x points on select... Read More →
Evolve Bank & Trust Data Breach + $20 Settlement
Update 7/18/25: There’s now a class settlement with an estimated flat payment of $20. Settlement link (ht Bockrr and Acid Bath) Original Post 7/1/24: Evolve Bank & Trust (financial institution that is used by many fintech... Read More →
American Express To Open New Sidecar by Centurion Lounge At Harry Reid International (LAS)
American Express has announced a new lounge called Sidecar by Centurion Lounge. The first one will open Harry Reid International. It’s described as “intimate airport lounge” but as far as I can see the size of the... Read More →
CLEAR Launches CLEAR Concierge Service For Extra $99/$179
CLEAR is a service that offers expedited airport security. They have launched two new services called CLEAR Concierge that expedites your expedited airport security. CLEAR Concierge Express $99: Expedite your CLEAR+ experience Help you... Read More →
American Express To Open Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS)
American Express will open a centurion lounge at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS). The lounge will be located in Terminal E and is expected to open in 2026. The lounge will be approximately 6,000 square feet. Read More →
(Negative Change) Amazon Shopper Panel: Earn $10+ Per Month For Uploading Receipts & Completing Surveys
Update 5/31/25: Another devaluation: $0.70 for some stores, $0.10 for the rest. Hat tip to reader Allison Update 7/18/24: Further negative changes starting August 1st: $1/receipt: Electronics Stores Home Improvement/Decor Stores... Read More →
Hyatt & Peloton Partner, Earn Points On Workouts During Stays (5x Through July 15, 2025)
Hyatt & Peloton have announced a partnership. The partnership will involve Hyatt adding Peloton equipment to 800+ properties and provide access to Peloton classes on guestroom TVs at nearly 400 properties for guest and member enjoyment... Read More →
Chase & American Express Losing Access To Emirates Transfers On 5/29 Until 6/30
Emirates Skywards will be unavailable Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards® points online or over the phone to Emirates Skywards will be unavailable between 12:00 AM ET 5/29/25 and tentatively 6/30/25. We apologize for the inconvenience. Read More →
Capital One CreditWise Now Uses TransUnion FICO Score (Previously VantageScore)
Capital One has made changes to its CreditWise program. Previously the credit score provided was a TransUnion VantageScore, this is now a TransUnion FICO score. Not a huge change, but more financial institutions use FICO than... Read More →
Bilt Complicates Paying Rent Out Of Network
Bilt has sent out an e-mail to members stating the way you pay for rent (if paying out of network) will change. Statement on reddit as follows: Hey everyone, Members who live outside of our network and pay rent with a Rent Rewards... Read More →
Justice Department Says CFPB Will Be Streamlined, Not Dismantled
Lawyers for the Justice Department have stated that the Trump Administration plans to streamline the CFPB rather than dismantle it according to court filings filed on 2/24. This is contradictory to statements that President Trump has... Read More →
CFPB No Longer Forwarding Complaints To Financial Institutions
CFPB was recently ordered to shut down and employees were told to do no work. Some people seemed to think that the CFPB complaints process would remain unchanged and continue to operate. It appears this is no longer the case and... Read More →
Barclays & Wyndham Renew Cobranded Card Relationship
Barclays & Wyndham have reached a new long term agreement that will see Barclays continue to issue the Barclay Wyndham cards. Barclays has been the issuer of Wyndham cards since 2010. It’s unclear how long this new agreement... Read More →
Hyatt To Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts For $2.6 Billion
Hyatt has announced plans to acquire all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts for $13.50 per share or approximately $2.6 billion. Hyatt had previously made an investment in Playa Hotels & Resorts in 2013, this launched... Read More →