Archive for 'Travel'
6 Tips for Safer Pet Travel
Sep 09, 2011 - Traveling with your pet can be fun, but there are additional safety factors to consider. Check out these tips to keep you and your furry pal safe.
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.
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.
10 Ways to Have Insanely Cheap End-of-Summer Fun
Aug 23, 2011 - Summer's almost over, but you can savor the rest of the season for only a few bucks.
Hidden Secrets of the Airlines’ Frequent Flier Awards
Aug 16, 2011 - Airlines are just like people – some are generous, some are cheap. Learning their personalities can save your frequent-flier miles.
5 Alternatives to the High Price of an Airport Lounge Pass
Aug 10, 2011 - You've seen the signs in the terminal for airport lounges. Maybe you've wondered if they're worth the price. Answer: not usually.
How to Live in Luxurious Homes for Free
Aug 10, 2011 - Living rent-free isn't something many of us can do past our teenage years – but for the right kind of person, it's possible. Learn how and see if you have what it takes to be a house-sitting pro.
5 Things Airlines Say That Might Not Be True
Aug 08, 2011 - The FAA's recent shutdown meant the airlines shouldn't have collected some federal taxes. But rather than pass the savings along to customers, many airlines pocketed them. That kind of behavior might be more rule than exception.
5 Travel-Hacking Tips – and One That’s No More
Jul 27, 2011 - "Travel hacking" is sort of like computer hacking – it's a way around the rules that airlines impose on racking up free miles. Is it ethical? Not always. But unlike computer hacking, it's legal.
How to Drive Across the Country for Free
Jul 25, 2011 - Renting a car for a road trip is expensive, especially with hefty one-way fees. There's a much cheaper alternative, if you're flexible and a little adventurous.
Quick – Buy a Plane Ticket!
Jul 23, 2011 - Thanks to the inability of Congress to do even the simplest things, the FAA is now partially shut down and unable to collect federal taxes on tickets. Booking before the politicians get their act together could save 20 percent: unless your airline of choice chooses to pocket the money for itself.
Flying out the Door: The Best of the New Airline Credit Cards
Jul 22, 2011 - After a rough couple of years, airline credit cards are once again taking off. A slew of new and updated cards have been released recently. Here's the lowdown on each one.
6 Innovative Tricks to Save Time and Money on Airline Travel
Jul 21, 2011 - Airlines profits are up, their prices are up, their fees are up. And that can get a traveler down. Here's how to fight back.
6 Tips to Avoid Moving Scams
Jul 15, 2011 - Moving is a logistical nightmare, but some things can make it much worse: like when the movers demand more money, hold your stuff for ransom, don't show up on time – or at all.
5 Money-Saving (But Fun!) Summer Dates
Jul 12, 2011 - Money Talks News is hitting the streets and letting you know where to have the perfect and (almost) free date during this summer of love.
