Posts by Jason Steele
5 Reasons Not to Apply for Department Store Credit Cards
Nov 03, 2011 - What do you say when a cashier asks you if you want to apply for the store's credit card? First, you should say, "Maybe." Then you should do the math.
Which is Better: House or Condo?
Nov 03, 2011 - By properly understanding the benefits and drawbacks of condominium life, you can make the right decision when it comes time to buy your next property.
10 Ways to Ace Your Next Job Interview
Nov 02, 2011 - Job interviewing is not like riding a bike. You CAN forget how to do it. Here are the top 10 tips for making a good first impression.
The Agriturismo Experience: An Affordable Vacation on an Italian Farm
Nov 01, 2011 - Italian vacations are among the most romantic. But who can afford them nowadays? You can, if you think with your stomach and not just your heart.
A Mortgage Primer: 3 Traps and 3 Tips
Oct 28, 2011 - Getting a mortgage is the biggest financial decision most of us are likely to make in our lifetime. Here's how to avoid the biggest mistakes.
5 Credit Card Loopholes for Rental-Car Insurance – and One Great Option
Oct 27, 2011 - Rental-car insurance is a confusing minefield of options and exclusions. Here's how to make sure you're covered without getting gouged.
6 Ways to Keep Airlines from Losing Your Bags – and 4 Tips if it Happens Anyway
Oct 26, 2011 - While you are powerless to prevent lost or damaged baggage, there is something you can do to make sure that your bags are eventually found or repaired, and that you are properly reimbursed.
How to Save Big With an Alternative to Big-Screen TVs
Oct 25, 2011 - Should you buy the latest flat-screen TV? Or should you consider a projection TV instead? Here are the pros and cons.
9 Low-Stress and Low-Cost Ways to Fly With Your Toddler
Oct 24, 2011 - Traveling with your young children doesn't have to be an ordeal. The trick is in the preparation – and learning from other parents who have been there.
Chargeback: Your Secret Weapon Against Unscrupulous Merchants
Oct 20, 2011 - If you think consumers have no rights, you've never heard about "chargebacks." All you need is a credit card and proof that a merchant isn't delivering what they promised.
Airlines Have Terrible Search Engines For Frequent Flier Awards – and I Love It
Oct 19, 2011 - The domestic airlines don't always make it easy for you to redeem your frequent flier miles – especially on international flights. But let me share my secret way around the problem.
How Winter Tires Offer Both Safety and Savings
Oct 17, 2011 - Winter is where the rubber meets the road – and tires get expensive. Here are seven things you need to know.
5 Ways to Save on Children’s Halloween Costumes
Oct 14, 2011 - Spending a lot on a Halloween costume you're only going to use once? That's scary. Here's how to get dressed up for less.
5 Ways To Lower Your Banking Fees
Oct 13, 2011 - If your bank is using new regulations as an excuse to charge new fees, it's time to explore your options.
How the Price of Milk Might Lower Your 2012 Taxes
Oct 12, 2011 - You just might pay less in taxes next year – but no thanks to the politicians in Washington. Nope, you can thank inflation.
