Gael F. Cooper
10 Items You Really Should Not Buy on Black Friday (Including a Classic Post-Thanksgiving Purchase)
Gael F. Cooper on November 21, 2025
It might be the biggest shopping day of the year, but not everything is priced to move on Black Friday.
6 Ways to Avoid Paying to Check Bags When Flying
Gael F. Cooper on November 17, 2025
Save yourself some cash to spend on souvenirs or a special vacation meal.
The Best Roadside Attraction to Check Out in Every State (and D.C.)
Gael F. Cooper on November 4, 2025
Slow down long enough to visit the nation’s sometimes humorous, often bizarre and always-worth-a-selfie roadside attractions.
11 Secret Uses for Everyday Items That Will Save You Money
Gael F. Cooper on October 31, 2025
These are simple solutions for some of life’s irritations.
14 Frugal Life Lessons to Learn From Warren Buffett
Gael F. Cooper on October 20, 2025
The Oracle of Omaha could live like a Kardashian, but he doesn’t.
15 Things Most Baby Boomers Remember (Do You?)
Gael F. Cooper on September 30, 2025
Raise a glass to an era of iconic moments, machines and mania that won’t come again.
9 Places Where You Really Shouldn’t Be Using Your Phone
Gael F. Cooper on September 29, 2025
Cellphones are an undeniable part of modern life, but it’s important to know where they don’t belong.
21 Thrift Store Gems You Can Cash in On
Gael F. Cooper on September 23, 2025
Here’s what to look for at that overstuffed thrift store — and how you can make money from it.
9 Bad Table Manners That Virtually Everyone Is Guilty Of
Gael F. Cooper on September 16, 2025
Don’t be that person.
7 Rude Things Everyone Does Without Realizing
Gael F. Cooper on September 16, 2025
You may think you’re polite, but you could be doing things that really get on other people’s nerves.
A Former Restaurant Critic Shares 11 Tips for Dining Out
Gael F. Cooper on September 8, 2025
Make the most of your next restaurant meal with my lessons learned from a decade of food writing.
9 Things You Really Shouldn’t Do When Texting
Gael F. Cooper on September 7, 2025
Texting makes communicating easy, but there are ways to be more courteous and safe when doing it.
20 of the World’s Best Places to Travel After Retiring
Gael F. Cooper on September 2, 2025
Travel expert Pauline Frommer offers her picks for places to go when you’re finally free of that work schedule.
15 of the Worst Things to Buy at Target
Gael F. Cooper on January 7, 2026
No store can specialize in everything. For some purchases, it’s smart to shop elsewhere.
10 of the Rudest Things You Can Do at a Wedding
Gael F. Cooper on August 19, 2025
If you’re going to be a part of someone’s big day, mind your manners.
8 Surprising Facts About Costco’s Kirkland Signature Brand
Gael F. Cooper on July 15, 2025
The brand’s black, red and white logo means low prices and more.
10 of the Best Places to Travel When It’s Swelteringly Hot
Gael F. Cooper on July 9, 2025
Cool down with a refreshing getaway to one of these U.S. or Canadian destinations.
10 Things Generation Z Is Killing Off
Gael F. Cooper on June 19, 2025
From side parts to Facebook to drinking, members of the up-and-coming generation have their own likes and opinions.
10 Money-Saving Summer Dates to Mark on Your Calendar Now
Gael F. Cooper on June 17, 2025
Plan for a summer of fun — and savings — starting now.
7 Filters That You Probably Forgot to Clean or Replace
Gael F. Cooper on June 17, 2025
Consider switching out these easily overlooked filters — you’ll likely notice the difference.
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