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4 Airfare Pricing Glitches and How to Avoid Them

Jason Steele on June 7, 2012

TV and newspaper reporters recently found a “glitch” in Delta’s computers that may have cost fliers a lot of money. Sadly, such glitches aren’t new. Here’s how to avoid them.

Ask Stacy: If I Settle a Debt, Do I Have to Pay Taxes?

Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018

Having debt you can’t pay is taxing. But as it turns out, walking away from your debts can be even more taxing. Thinking of debt settlement? Read this first.

Review: Chase Freedom

Jason Steele on December 27, 2012

The Freedom card from Chase can offer 5 percent cash back on certain purchases. But is it right for you?

Review: Marriott Rewards Premier Card

Jason Steele on May 23, 2012

This is one hotel card that allows you to earn a lot of points. But how valuable is this program?

Review: Sapphire Preferred From Chase

Jason Steele on May 15, 2012

Chase claims to offer the Ultimate Rewards. And they might be right. But are those rewards right for you?

20 Ways to Save Big on Your Next Vacation

Angela Colley on May 11, 2012

Planning on taking a vacation this summer? Don’t forget your sunscreen, beach towels and this list of money-saving tips.

Ask Stacy: Can I Trust Your Ads?

Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018

Nearly all free media, including Money Talks News, is supported by advertising. If the ad appears on a trusted website, does that make the advertiser trustworthy?

Review: Citi Simplicity

Jason Steele on August 5, 2013

Citi offers its version of a simple credit card. But sometimes simple can still be complicated. Is this card right for you?

Review: British Airways Visa From Chase

Jason Steele on July 18, 2012

The British Airways Visa is again offering a 100,000-point bonus. Is it right for you?

15 Ways to Never Pay Retail Again

Karla Bowsher on April 26, 2012

I don’t believe in paying retail – and here’s a long list of tips to ensure you don’t either.

If you’re the victim of credit card fraud, your loss is limited to $50 by federal law. Or is it? Here’s what happened when I turned to government watchdogs to get a simple answer to a simple question.

Review: American Express Blue Cash Preferred

Jason Steele on August 28, 2013

This week, we look at a credit card that’s all about cash back. But it’s also got some drawbacks. Is it right for you?

Review: IberiaBank Visa Platinum Rewards Card

Jason Steele on April 12, 2012

A little-known bank is trying to do something that its bigger competitors haven’t been able to pull off: a credit card with decent rewards and a low interest rate.

Did Money Talks News Make Delta Do the Right Thing?

Jason Steele on September 24, 2013

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.

Will Mega-Millions Fund Your Retirement? Don’t Bet On It

Stacy Johnson CPA on March 30, 2012

40 percent of Americans with incomes between $25,000 and $35,000 think their best shot at paying for their retirement is winning the lottery. Their odds of winning an academy award are much greater.

Ask an Expert: Should I Transfer My Balance to a Zero-Percent Offer?

Jason Steele on April 12, 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 November 7, 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.

5 Places to Turn Spring Cleaning Clutter Into Cash

Karla Bowsher on November 7, 2012

As long as you’re cleaning out the house this spring, you may as well make some money. These websites make it quick and easy to turn unwanted clothes, collectibles, jewelry, and more into cash without the work of a yard sale.

Planes: Getting the Most Legroom for the Money