Why are students protesting in South Africa? What’s behind #feesmustfall student protests in South Africa? Posted by Al Jazeera English on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Students have protested si…
Amex Cardholders Can Earn 2x Rewards at Small Businesses Through the End of the Year
American Express is known for its post-Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday event. In past years the issuer’s offered customers statement credits for eligible purchases, although last year it…
Watch: the difference in foreign language learning in the U.S. vs. Europe
Our schools should teach kids foreign languages again. Posted by ATTN: on Thursday, October 6, 2016 50% of Europeans speak two languages and 25% speak three. In Europe, kids learn foreign languages…
Debunking Credit Myths: Are Cards a Surefire Way to Get Into Debt?
We discuss travel rewards credit cards quite frequently here at TPG. These cards allow you to earn top sign-up bonuses and then give you numerous bonus categories for everyday spending, opening up …
Can I Apply Sapphire Reserve Credits to Specific Charges?
TPG reader Matt sent me a message on Facebook to ask about redeeming a credit card benefit:When the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card was introduced in August, one of the benefits that stood out to me wa…
Should I Keep Points with Marriott Rewards or Starwood?
TPG reader Daniel sent me a message on Facebook to ask about managing hotel points:The new partnership between Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest has been the biggest news in the award t…
Can I List My Spouse’s Income on a Credit Card Application?
TPG reader Anandi sent me a message on Facebook to ask about getting a new credit card:Among the many factors that can affect your credit application, your income (and specifically your debt-to-inc…
A 12-Hour Delivery Flight on Singapore’s Nearly Empty A350-900
You’re probably already familiar with the concept of an inaugural flight — typically an airline’s first flight to a new destination, or the first time a carrier operates a new air…
Hardcore Pawn Stars Les and Seth Gold On Racking Up Points and Accidentally Flying to the Wrong Portland
Les and Seth Gold, the stars of truTV’s popular show “Hardcore Pawn,” reveal what it’s like to face a stomping, snorting rhino, what to do when you accidentally fly to the w…
A Look at Silicon Valley’s Growing Hotel Scene
Insular and globally influential at once, Silicon Valley is comprised of the world’s most powerful companies, brilliant innovators and an obscene amount of capital. Long a hub of startups and…