Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 6/14/21: Get $1,000 when referring 4 friends from June 13th through June 19th
Category: Misc
Frontier & Spirit Airlines To Merge
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Frontier & Spirit airlines have announced that they intend merge with Frontier equity holders owning roughly 51.5% of the combined company and Spirit owning the remaining 48.5%. It’s unclear if both of the airlines will continue to operate un…
Experian Launches ‘Experian Go’ Build Your Own Credit Report For Thin Credit Files
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Experian has launched something called ‘Experian Go‘. The idea behind Experian Go is to allow consumers with little or no credit history to build their credit report. Once users sign up they have an authenticated credit report and can then use Experian Boost to add utility and telecom bills to their credit history. Experian Go […]
Credit Karma Tax Now ‘Cash App Taxes’
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Credit Karma tax has now rebranded and is called ‘Cash App Taxes‘. There are no fees to use the service, but you do need to log into your cash app account to be eligible to use the service. Intuit had previously purchased Credit Karma for a huge amount, as part of that deal the Justice […]
Most Popular Posts Of 2022
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
We are now officially in 2022 and I thought it would be a good idea to have a look at the most popular posts from 2021. This will be broken down into the following two categories: New posts. This is for posts written in 2021 Old posts. This is for posts written before 2021 I’ll […]
Capital One Agrees To $190 Million Settlement Over Data Breach
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
In 2019 Capital One suffered a data breach affecting 100 million individuals in the United States. At the time Capital One stated that the information that was stolen was not disseminated but Wired later found that the stolen information was posted on a public github and that at least one person accessed that information. In […]
Stimulus Bill Requires Payment Processors (like Paypal) To Report Earnings of $600+ on 1099-K Tax Form
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
(Seems the final version of the bill DOES have section 9674, so we are on the hook for this after all. Bummer!) Beginning on January 1, 2022, third party payment processors will have to report any income for goods or services exceeding $600 during the calendar year on a form 1099-K.
Equifax To Include Buy Now, Pay Later Accounts
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Consumer reporting agency (CRA) Equifax will include ‘buy now, pay later’ accounts to credit reports in February 2022 according to WSJ. These types of payment programs are becoming increasingly popular with Afterpay doing $9.8 billion in payments in the 12 months ending June 30, 2021. These buy now, pay later companies have been hesitant to […]
CLEAR To Open Popups In Retail Stores (CLEAR Giftcards)
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
According to WSJ CLEAR (CLEAR makes it easier and quicker to get through airport security lanes at select airports) is opening popups in retail stores. They are selling CLEAR giftcards. I assume this will code as CLEAR purchases and trigger the American Express Business Platinum credit but that might vary from pop up to pop […]
Priority Pass Members Now Get Access To Gameway Lounges (DFW & LAX)
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 12/14/21: There is now a Gameway lounge at LAX. Hat tip to Travel Codex. Original post: Priority Pass members are now able to access Gameway Lounges. Priority Pass members are entitled to two hours of gaming, two snacks and a drink as part of the new partnership. We are very excited to announce that […]
[Repost] Stimulus Bill: Congress Adds $300/$600 Tax Deduction For Charitable Contributions In 2021
Written by Chuck @ Doctor Of Credit
The new stimulus bill round #2 extends the $300 charitable contribution tax break from 2020 for those who don’t itemize and makes it valid for 2021 as well. You can get up to $300 deduction in 2020 and another deduction of up to $300 in 2021. Keep a note of any charitable contributions (or receipts, when […]
Acorns: Refer 4 People & Get $100 Bonus + $25 For Each
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 6/14/21: Get $1,000 when referring 4 friends from June 13th through June 19th
Priority Pass Adds ‘Be Relax Spas’ To DFW, DTW & LAX
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Priority Pass has added more ‘Be Relax Spas’ to it’s lounge network (San Diego/Detroit were already part of the network). The new lounges are as follows: Dallas Forth Worth Airport (DFW) located near gate B28. Open daily from 7AM until 9PM Detroit Airport (DTW) located near gate A18. Open daily from 7AM until 9PM Los […]
Priority Pass Adds SweetWater Mountain Taphouse To Denver International Airport (DIA)
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Priority Pass has added a new restaurant option to Denver International Airport (DIA). Priority Pass members and their guests can get a credit of up to $28 at this restaurant. This is located in Concourse B after Gate 79 on Level 2B, next to ‘Starbucks’. It’s open 06:00 – 22:00 daily. You can view credit cards […]
Capital One Lounge Guest/Access Rules Unveiled
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Capital One’s first airport lounge at DFW airport is opening today and they have also announced the launched Capital One Venture X card. IAD & DEN lounges are also coming and we now have the lounge access rules. Venture X Cardholders receive unlimited complimentary access for themselves and up to two guests. Additional guests are […]
Expedia Plans To Merge Loyalty Programs Between Brands (Hotels.com, Expedia and Orbitz)
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Update: Expedia has now announced changes to its loyalty program from February 2022 onwards. It’s unclear if this is part of the changes to Expedia incorporating the other sites in it’s portfolio discussed below but I suspect it is. 100 points = $1 (previously it was 140 points = $1) towards redemptions. Existing points will […]
Acorns: Refer 3 People & Get $500 Bonus
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Update 6/14/21: Get $1,000 when referring 4 friends from June 13th through June 19th
Expedia Plans To Merge Loyalty Programs Between Brands (Hotels.com, Expedia and Orbitz)
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
According to CNBC Expedia plans to merge the loyalty programs of it’s family of brands including Hotels.com, Expedia, Travelocity, Vrbo and Orbitz. There are no details on what the new program will look like, but it’s expected to launch within the coming year. I can’t see this being a positive change and I’m somewhat surprised […]
Neiman Marcus Data Breach – 4.6 Million Customers Affected Including Payment Information
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Neiman Marcus has confirmed that unauthorized access to customer accounts has occurred. The issue occurred in May 2020 and affects 4.6 million customers. Information accessed includes: names and contact information; payment card numbers and expiration dates (without CVV numbers); Neiman Marcus virtual gift card numbers (without PINs); and usernames, passwords, and security questions and answers Of […]
Neiman Marcus Data Breach – 4.6 Million Customers Affected Including Payment Information
Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit
Neiman Marcus has confirmed that unauthorized access to customer accounts has occurred. The issue occurred in May 2020 and affects 4.6 million customers. Information accessed includes: names and contact information; payment card numbers and expiration dates (without CVV numbers); Neiman Marcus virtual gift card numbers (without PINs); and usernames, passwords, and security questions and answers Of […]