Posts by Jason Steele
4 More Ways to Stay at Premium Hotels Without Paying a Premium
Oct 11, 2011 - Follow these rules, and you'll be able to stay in a luxury hotel at discount prices – or even free.
Why Your Credit Card Might Not Work in Europe
Oct 06, 2011 - The United States is a great country – but not so great when it comes to the latest credit card technology. Europe has us beat, and that can spell trouble for American tourists.
Why You Should Say No to These Rental Car Sales Pitches
Oct 04, 2011 - Renting a car is simple and cheap. But those counter employees sure make it tough to decline the up-sells and upgrades. Here's why you should.
An Italian Vacation That’s Different and Cheaper
Sep 29, 2011 - Sure, you can see the Roman ruins in Italy, but that can ruin your budget. So what about a trip to the northern half of the country? Fighting fewer crowds means spending less cash.
6 Ways to Save Money on Overseas Cell Phone Calls
Sep 27, 2011 - Traveling out of the country is expensive enough without paying outrageous roaming fees. Here are a few hacks for cheap roaming while traveling.
The 5 Best Bargains in Pro Sports
Sep 23, 2011 - Football season is here again, but maybe you should pass – and make an end run to some other sporting events that are cheaper and just as much fun.
Top 5 Cash-Back Credit Cards
Sep 22, 2011 - Cash-back credit cards aren't as exciting – or profitable – as other reward cards. But if you're frustrated with figuring out all the rules that govern your points, it might make sense to opt for one of these.
Point/Counterpoint: Are Credit Card Swipe Fees Fair?
Sep 15, 2011 - Every time you pull out the plastic at a store, the merchant pays a fee to a credit card processor. The merchants say the fees are too high. The banks say they're fair. In a new feature, two of our writers debate the issue and you decide the winner.
7 Under-Appreciated Benefits of a Hybrid – and 1 Unknown Drawback
Sep 13, 2011 - Depending on the brand you buy, hybrid cars can be fast, tough, and long-lasting. But at least one model has a very odd problem.
5 Ways to Keep Your Credit Score Up That Make No Sense
Sep 08, 2011 - If you want to keep a high credit score – which can mean lower loan rates – then you'll need to do some things that don't sound quite right at first.
6 Reasons Frugal Travelers Sit in Business Class
Sep 06, 2011 - When you board an airplane and stroll by business class on your way to your economy seat, don't be misled: Some of those folks paid about the same price as you did.
Foreign Transaction Costs – and 5 Other Credit Card Pet Peeves
Sep 01, 2011 - Credit card companies make disingenuous claims that really bug me. Here are my top 6.
5 Things Pilots Know About Air Travel That You Don’t
Aug 30, 2011 - I thought I was a savvy airline traveler who knew all the tricks of the trade. But then I became a pilot – and learned just how much I didn't know.
5 Reasons to Put the Brakes on Your Gas Card
Aug 25, 2011 - Sure, gas prices are sky-high. But credit cards that give you cash back on gas might not be the best deal – because other rewards cards are offering even more these days.
How You Can Buy a Business-Class Ticket to Europe for Less Than Coach
Aug 23, 2011 - If you have a long flight, business class is a comfortable way to fly. But the prices? In the clouds. Here's a clever way to fly business without paying full price.
