Author: Jason Steele
Did Money Talks News Make Delta Do the Right Thing?
Jason Steele on April 4, 2012
For the past few weeks, Delta was keeping its SkyMiles customers from using their rewards to buy certain tickets. They didn’t apologize or explain. But they did fix it within hours of hearing from Money Talks News.
3 Credit Cards to Help You Travel in Style
Jason Steele on April 3, 2012
Flying business class to Europe can easily cost $3,000. But with the right plastic in your pocket, you’ll do it cheap…even free.
What Type of Credit Card Rewards Are Best for You?
Jason Steele on April 2, 2012
Ever been burned when you couldn’t redeem your frequent flier miles for the rewards you’d been promised? Maybe you should avoid the airlines altogether.
Ask an Expert: Should I Transfer My Balance to a Zero-Percent Offer?
Jason Steele on March 29, 2012
A reader finds a zero-percent balance transfer offer that looks too good to be true. But is it? Or is there an even better option out there?
5 Questions to Ask About Zero-Percent Card Offers
Jason Steele on March 28, 2012
They’re called “zero-percent promotional balance transfers,” and they can save you money – or they can drive you deeper into debt. Here’s the story.
Planes: Getting the Most Legroom for the Money
Jason Steele on March 22, 2012
Airlines now offer five confusing classes of seating. Here’s a primer on each, along with tips on using credit card miles to get the most space for the least money.
Why I’m Paying My Taxes With a Credit Card This Year
Jason Steele on March 15, 2012
Paying your taxes with a credit card means paying big fees. So why am I doing it? Because this year, I come out ahead.
Life Too Complicated? 5 Simple Credit Cards
Jason Steele on March 12, 2012
Most credit cards come with complex terms and conditions, not to mention punishing fees. Here are five cards that get back to basics with simple terms, few fees, and low rates.
The Top 5 Airline Mileage Credit Cards
Jason Steele on March 8, 2012
The only thing better than traveling for vacation is doing it free. Choose one of these cards to get where you’re going faster.
How to Get $1,000 Free From Capital One
Jason Steele on March 7, 2012
Looking for a credit card? Sign up for the latest promotion from Capital One and you can get a statement credit of up to $1,000.
5 Credit Cards With Low Interest Rates
Jason Steele on March 6, 2012
Why pay more interest than you have to? If you’re carrying a balance on your credit card, get the lowest APR possible. Here are five examples.
Today’s 5 Best Credit Cards
Jason Steele on March 1, 2012
Don’t have time to figure out which card is the best for your particular situation? I’ve reviewed hundreds of cards so that you don’t have to.
5 Great Credit Cards With No Annual Fee
Jason Steele on February 17, 2012
Why pay a yearly fee just to have a piece of plastic? Here are the latest, greatest no-annual-fee credit cards you can get right now.
3 More Critical Tips for Not Losing Your Airline Luggage
Jason Steele on February 16, 2012
Airlines have existed for more than 100 years, but they still haven’t figured out how to reliably deliver their passengers’ luggage to its destination. Here’s how you can make sure the job gets done.
Zero-Percent, Fee-Free Credit Card Balance Transfers Are Back
Jason Steele on February 13, 2012
Credit cards with zero-percent interest rates and no-fee balance transfers are making a comeback. Here are two examples, complete with a plain-English translation of the fine print.
3 Cool Current Credit Card Perks
Jason Steele on February 1, 2012
Got a Visa? You can get 20 percent off your next flight. Plus, two other ways to get some free money with your American Express card.
4 Cheaper Alternatives to Landline Phone Service
Jason Steele on January 24, 2012
You can save as much as $500 a year in telephone service costs while enjoying free calls home from overseas. Really.
9 Ways to Get Airline Status Faster
Jason Steele on January 19, 2012
It’s no fun suffering in lines and sitting in coach, especially when others are allowed to break all the rules. What makes them so special? They’ve got status.
5 Tips to Avoid Phony Rental Car Damage Claims
Jason Steele on January 16, 2012
Don’t let yourself become a victim of the phony claim game. By taking plenty of precautions, as well as pictures, you can tell shifty rental car companies to find a different mark.
How to Avoid Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees
Jason Steele on January 13, 2012
International travelers aren’t the only ones who need to be aware of unnecessary credit card fees. Did you know that shopping from home can still cost you a “foreign transaction fee”?
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