payment systems

  • Don’t Let Your Pandemic Travel Credits Go to Waste

    Don’t Let Your Pandemic Travel Credits Go to Waste

    Travelling via any means is bonkers right now, so you may not be thinking about booking a trip anytime soon. Or maybe you are revenge travelling and booking all of the trips — either way, if you have e-credits or vouchers from trips that were cancelled during the pandemic, you should probably use them soon…


  • How to Stop Wasting Your Gift Cards

    How to Stop Wasting Your Gift Cards

    Depending who they’re from, gift cards can be a lovely gift. (Read: Not from a life partner, who should intuitively know you want the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer with auto-shutoff and 30 included recipes.) Gift cards take up little space and allow you to shop guilt-free — perhaps even splurge on yourself — because hey,…


  • Is ‘The Smartest Credit Card Ever Made’ Actually That Smart?

    Is ‘The Smartest Credit Card Ever Made’ Actually That Smart?

    The much hyped X1 credit card, billed as “the smartest credit card ever made” is now finally available to the general public, but is it as innovative as its marketing suggests? Indeed, there are some unique perks, along with a good rewards rate — especially for a no-fee card — although the reward redemption options…


  • The Time For Carrying A Wallet Is Over

    The Time For Carrying A Wallet Is Over

    The last time I left my apartment with a wallet in my pocket was March 11, 2020 (guess why). I don’t carry one anymore, because wallets are bullshit, and you should stop using one, too. (If you are someone who prefers to carry a purse, this same advice probably broadly applies — unless you have…