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Should I Poke the Chase Bear with New Card Applications?
The pandemic has had some interesting effects on the financial arena. While lenders are offering rock-bottom loan rates, they are also more risk adverse.
What is flying during the pandemic really like in Europe?
Flying during the pandemic is something that people are not doing as readily as before. A combination of…
Airlines stop selling flights to Australia, so I’m re-routed via New Zealand
Did you hear that Australia is closed? Arrivals at the major airports are capped, with Sydney accepting a…
Vegas Buffet at Wynn to Close Indefinitely on Sept. 7th
Background on Wynn Buffet Closure: Earlier in June, I wrote about how The Buffet at Wynn was the…
Why Are There So Many Stray Cats in Istanbul?
After three days in Turkey's largest city, I'm starting to wonder: what's up with the Istanbul stray cats? They are literally everywhere. Here's why.
My relatively quick Aer Lingus refund experience revealed
Now that my Aer Lingus refund experience is complete, I thought I’d write about it. It’s always good…
Booking a Last-Minute International Trip: Istanbul Here I Come!
After the longest summer ever, it's high time to finally enjoy another international trip. Here's how I put together a last-minute excursion to Istanbul.
Summer Reflection: Thankful For The Limited Travel We Enjoyed
Our summer travels did not turn out anything close to how I hoped or planned. But I am still thankful that we were able to enjoy a few domestic trips.
CNBC: Weekly mortgage refinances fall as interest rates suddenly turn higher
PREMISE I haven’t been traveling, but I have undergone a very strenuous property acquisition, and upgrading my living…
Ranking the Citi Thank You Points Earning Cards
This post presents my ranking of the Citi Thank You Points Earning cards based on earning structures and sign-up bonuses.
