I’ve mentioned a few times that I’m a big fan of Marriott brand. Not enough to actually spend cash on stays, but I’ve always thought their properties are consistently nice and non-utilitarian (cough, Hyatt, cough). When I think  Marriott, I think reliability. Even though their decent hotels are quite expensive on points,  you can rest assured […]

 Even though Citi Hilton HHonors Signature Visa card offer of 75,000 points seems to have disappeared from affiliate channels, you can still apply for it via this link through October 31st. This is the highest this offer has ever been, but as always, I recommend you have  a  specific plan for your bonus. You can get the […]

The other day, I was watching this segment from Stephen Colbert  Late Night Show on celebrities and their Lifestyle brand websites.  I especially enjoyed the part on Reese Witherspoon and her 4-piece set of linen napkins that goes for only $85. It has such cute Southern sayings like “Don’t mind if I do!”  Ahh, that Reese, […]

Most of the advice in my blog is primarily of use to “low-spender” middle-class family. If you are looking for sophisticated MS or reselling strategy, you are in the wrong place. That said, majority of my credit card advice does apply to high spenders as well.  Here is an email I got the other day. […]

Update: The link is dead, and according to one commenter, Barclays stopped accepting applications for this product. Not sure what happened, I just published a post on this, but it got deleted. Let’s try this again. Folks, last call on Sallie Mae Barclaycard. Looks like Barclay’s is closing all new applications for this product. Doctor […]