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 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…
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…
I recently refinanced my mortgage and needed some documents notarized. To my surprise I found out that if you are a SunTrust customer (meaning you have a checking or private wealth management account), then you can get free notary services at any SunTrust Bank location (assuming that location has staff that can notarize documents). How…
I am refinancing a home and needed to get a few closing documents notarized. The notary at my work charges $5.00 per page, which can really add up, so I started searching for some free notary options. After doing a Google search I found a few free options like the local library, city hall, credit…
As many of you know the Mango Prepaid Debit Card offers a tremendous savings account interest rate of 6% on balances up to $5,000. Keep in mind that you must maintain $800 of net ACH transfers/loads onto you card each month to qualify. Otherwise the interest rate is 2%, which is still not a bad…