Posts by Jason Steele

5 Dumb Gifts for Girls – and 5 Smart Ones
Dec 02, 2011 - You want your holidays to be memorable, but not for the wrong reasons. Shopping for that special woman? Here are the top five gifts to avoid and five more you should consider instead.

How to Handle Holiday Flight Delays
Dec 02, 2011 - The next time you find yourself stranded in an airport, don't take pity on yourself – take action. Seize the next available flight while making the most of your time on the ground.

4 Reasons Credit Cards Are Better Than Ever Before
Dec 01, 2011 - When the Card Act of 2009 became law, many predicted that tighter regulations would force banks to increase fees and curtail rewards. Fortunately, the opposite has happened.

7 Tips for Getting Compensated After a Travel Problem
Nov 28, 2011 - The squeaky wheel might get the grease, but the calm complainer gets compensated with free miles or even money.

The 12 Scams of Christmas
Nov 25, 2011 - Scammers ramp up their activities each year around the holidays. Here are 12 popular scams you should be on the lookout for.

Supercharge Your Computer Productivity for Less
Nov 22, 2011 - Don't spend hundreds of dollars on a new computer until you try upgrading the one you've got. Here are six tips that will help.

6 Ways to Avoid Sneaky Hotel Fees
Nov 21, 2011 - Whether it's in the air or on the ground, the fight against fees is shaping up to be an eternal struggle. Use these tactics to push back against fee-focused hotels.

The 5 Best Ways to Make More Money
Nov 18, 2011 - Could you use a little extra cash for the holidays? Here's a quick list of places to look...

How to Pick the Perfect Credit Card
Nov 18, 2011 - With banks fiercely competing for your business, you can choose the best credit card to help you get out of debt or to earn rewards – but not both.

5 More Steps to a Lower Cell Phone Bill
Nov 17, 2011 - With sophisticated smartphones and expensive data plans, it's more important than ever to rein in your family's cell phone bills.

3 Lessons From Travel Reward Gurus
Nov 16, 2011 - Last month, there was a secretive convention of unconventional travel experts. Here's what you can learn from these eccentric folks.

Free Holiday Cash From American Express and MasterCard
Nov 16, 2011 - Want some free cash? Register your credit cards at a couple of websites, fulfill the simple terms of their promotions, and you could be $45 richer.

7 Credit Card Mistakes the Experts Never Make
Nov 10, 2011 - Credit cards are valuable tools, but they're also misunderstood. Here's advice from someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes credit cards.

3 Kinds of Insurance You Probably Don’t Need
Nov 07, 2011 - Insurance can mean peace of mind and money in times of trouble. But don't let some salesperson sell you insurance you probably didn't even know existed before they pushed it on you.

5 Reasons to Move to a Web-Only Bank – and 3 Reasons You Might Not Want To
Nov 04, 2011 - With many Americans wanting to throw bricks at brick-and-mortar banks, maybe it's time you consider an Internet-only bank.