One of the drawbacks of living in Virginia is that the state regulates retail sales of alcohol. The only way you can purchase liquor is through state run Virginia ABC stores. Not only do all stores have practically the same inventory, but they also have similar pricing as well. While I don’t think they are…
Bank of America offers card linked offers called BankAmeriDeals. The deals are typically 5-15% cash back at retailers. To earn the cash back you simply add the deal to your account and use your Bank of America credit or debit card to pay for your purchase. BankAmeriDeals Coins Bank of America also offers coins for…
Most American Express cards come with a generous extended warranty benefit. The extended warranty covers the replacement cost of the item up to the item’s full cost. The extended warranty will cover the product your purchased for up to one year after the manufacturer’s warranty of up to five years or less. That means that…
The eBay credit card can be a great no annual fee card to add to your wallet. If you are a frequent eBay customer, you’ve probably seen many advertisements for this card. The latest sign up offer is for $30 back after spending $150 within the first 30 days. The eBay credit card is issued…
I recently noticed a vertical green line running from top to bottom on my iPhone X. After doing some research I found that the cause is likely due to the new diamond subpixel pattern introduced in the iPhone X where all green subpixels appear in straight lines. Online reports speculate that an electrical fault in…
If you sell items on eBay then you know that becoming a Top Rated Seller can be very difficult. Over the last few years eBay has introduced very strict criteria and standards required to achieve and maintain Top Rated Seller status. The main reason you want to earn eBay Top Rated Seller status is to…
A few months ago I noticed that the outer silicone layer on my Apple iPhone X case was coming apart. Essentially the silicone was separating from the inner plastic case shell and falling off (see photo below). This initially started happening on the right lower corner, and now is has spread to other parts of…
The Citi AT&T Access More card (unfortunately this card has been discontinued) is one of the best cards to use for online purchases. This card earns 3x Thank You points for most online retailers, however, I have not seen a good list for what retailers actually do qualify. I am going to keep my own…
Starbucks has just released their 2019 Coffee & Tea Refill Tumbler. The tumbler costs $40.00 and entitles the owner to one free grande (16 oz) brewed hot coffee or hot tea from January 1, 2019 to January 31, 2019. You are limited to one refill per day (although I’m sure that the free refill policy…
As a USAA member I receive Subscriber Savings Account (SSA) statements and distributions every year, but I’ve always wondered what the purpose of the SSA was and how the Subscriber’s Account distributions were calculated. In fact, the USAA Subscriber Account Distribution for 2019 was higher than in past years. What is The USAA Subscriber’s Savings…