Equifax Sucks At Apologies

The Equifax data breach is a total shitfest. These are truly exceptional morons to mess things up to this degree…

  1. It was a security clown show on their end. Really, really basic screwup.
  2. They knew a month ago and waited this long to give the details to the people impacted (that’s us).
  3. It looks like some of their shady-ass executives were dumping stock in the meantime.
  4. Their website to “help” looks like it was designed by the slowest kid in fifth grade.
  5. It doesn’t even tell you if were impacted for sure.
  6. It won’t let you enroll for any help and they won’t send a reminder when that’s ready.

Considering this will impact over 100 million of us, you’re probably screwed on this one. You can check here or get more information here. Read the vague and annoying terms because you might waive your class action rights if you sign up for their TrustedID service.

 

Marriott Promo

Marriott deals are usually as exciting as an afternoon trip to the DMV, but this one is actually pretty good. Register to get a free night (up to category 5) for completing two stays before January 15th. While you’re at it, you might as well register for this not-as-good promo from Starwood too. Good for a few extra points per stay.

Doubles

Click to register here for double Amtrak points and here for double Hilton points. Shouldn’t take more than a few seconds.

Southwest A-List Status Match

Weirdo Californians like me can match “any” status from another airline to Southwest’s A-List. This status with Southwest will last through the end of the year. You’ll be able to extend it through the end of 2018 if you take a few trips in the next 3 months.

 

Monday Triple

Catching up after the weekend…

  • Nerds with Inks are headed to Staples again. Buy $300 in Visa/MasterCard gift cards through Saturday and get $15 back.
  • The Enterprise $9.99/day weekend special is back. Still a great deal if you’re able to find local/non-airport branches that work for you.
  • For those who hit their heads and want to transfer valuable SPG points into pain-in-the-ass American miles because of a bonus…here you go.