5 More Steps to a Lower Cell Phone Bill
5 More Steps to a Lower Cell Phone Bill

on November 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
3 Lessons From Travel Reward Gurus

on November 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
Free Holiday Cash From American Express and MasterCard

on November 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.

5 Reasons to Move to a Web-Only Bank – and 3 Reasons You Might Not Want To
5 Reasons to Move to a Web-Only Bank – and 3 Reasons You Might Not Want To

on November 4, 2011

With many Americans wanting to throw bricks at brick-and-mortar banks, maybe it’s time you consider an Internet-only bank.

5 Reasons Not to Apply for Department Store Credit Cards
5 Reasons Not to Apply for Department Store Credit Cards

on November 3, 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?
Which is Better: House or Condo?

on November 3, 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
10 Ways to Ace Your Next Job Interview

on November 2, 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
The Agriturismo Experience: An Affordable Vacation on an Italian Farm

on November 1, 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
A Mortgage Primer: 3 Traps and 3 Tips

on October 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
5 Credit Card Loopholes for Rental-Car Insurance – and One Great Option

on October 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
6 Ways to Keep Airlines from Losing Your Bags – and 4 Tips if it Happens Anyway

on October 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
How to Save Big With an Alternative to Big-Screen TVs

on October 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
9 Low-Stress and Low-Cost Ways to Fly With Your Toddler

on October 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
Chargeback: Your Secret Weapon Against Unscrupulous Merchants

on October 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
Airlines Have Terrible Search Engines For Frequent Flier Awards – and I Love It

on October 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
How Winter Tires Offer Both Safety and Savings

on October 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
5 Ways to Save on Children’s Halloween Costumes

on October 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
5 Ways To Lower Your Banking Fees

on October 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
How the Price of Milk Might Lower Your 2012 Taxes

on October 12, 2011

You just might pay less in taxes next year – but no thanks to the politicians in Washington. Nope, you can thank inflation.

4 More Ways to Stay at Premium Hotels Without Paying a Premium
4 More Ways to Stay at Premium Hotels Without Paying a Premium

on October 11, 2011

Follow these rules, and you’ll be able to stay in a luxury hotel at discount prices – or even free.

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