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…
I recently noticed a vertical green line running from top to bottom on my iPhone. After researching this defect I found that the cause is due to the new diamond subpixel pattern on the iPhone screen first where all green subpixels appear in straight lines (this was first introduced in the iPhone X). Online reports…
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…
The outer silicone layer on my Apple iPhone case started coming apart at the corners where silicone was separating from the inner plastic shell case. This initially started on the right lower corner, but later spread to other parts of the case, eventually reaching all corners. As you can imagine, this was frustrating because official…
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…
Starting February 28, 2016, Disney introduced variable pricing for entrance to their Theme Parks based on when you plan to visit. The peak pricing appears to coincide with summer (June and July) and national holiday periods (Thanksgiving, Labor Day, etc.). Honestly, I can’t believe that Disney did not do this sooner, like 10 years ago. I…
Marriot Rewards just launched a Social Media marketing campaign called “Points Plus” where customers can earn Marriott Rewards points for activity on FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, and Four Square. Basically, you have to register your Marriott Rewards number on this page, and then connect your social media profiles. The chart below shows how many points you…
In December I wrote about Amex Platinum Cardholders losing Admirals Club access on March 22, 2014. At the time of the announcement, they had been sending out letters to certain lucky members offering anywhere from a $200 to $500 statement credit toward incidental airline fees like: Membership fees in the Admirals Club program One-Day passes…
A excellent way to meet minimum credit card spend requirements is by purchasing gift cards from American Express. The gift cards can either be used yourself, or can be given as a gift with the holidays approaching. Either way, the gift cards come with a low fee (typically $3.95 per card) and you can often…