Rapid Travel Chai

On my mind: I am looking at a personal revolving line of credit to boost my credit score. I am debt-free, which is great, except I think that is hurting me on credit card applications. More and more denials lately. I have US Bank Gold Checking from a good sign-up offer and they waive the checking account fee when you have a US Bank credit card. Their line of credit is available online and fee-free with a checking relationship.

Events:

• ‘There’s no law on the Amazon’: river pirates terrorize ships by night.
• Election of Chinese Interpol president raises alarm.
• When one consultant is better than a dozen.

Ideas:

• US President Barack Obama reflects on why a million miles of travel gives him hope for the future.
• Airbnb hell, Twitter trolls, and Silicon Valley’s real user-experience.
• Say what you will?

Travels:

• Non-EU travellers face €5 fee to enter passport-free Schengen zone.
• Facing prejudice while traveling.
• 10 essential skills every traveler should have.

Hacks:

• 100 free and easy Hilton points to extend the life of your account for a year. My wife’s account is in need of this treatment.
• The unique benefit Starwood and Marriott Platinums have to keep airline miles from expiring.
• 25 free Hertz points. Does not extend mileage expiration.