How to Avoid an Airline’s Bullshit ‘Seat Selection’ Fee
While many airlines have done away with change and cancelation fees in recent years, there’s still a sneaky “seat selection” fee that you’re not meant to notice when you choose…
Six Ways to Help Lower Your Home Insurance Premium
Homeownership is already full of added costs, and home insurance is becoming more expensive for some property owners due to an increase in damage from catastrophic events like wildfires and…
The Longest You Should Hoard Your Travel Points
Photo: DCStockPhotography (Shutterstock) I have a friend who insists on paying for group dinners with his credit card, and the rest of us paying him back. His goal, of course,…
When It’s OK to Pay Bills With Your Credit Card (and When It Isn’t)
Photo: Ollyy (Shutterstock) If you live in fear of racking up debt, you might be hesitant to pay any of your bills with a credit card. While you should, if…
All the Different Saving Accounts You Need
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) You have your basic checking and savings accounts—beyond that, how can different types of accounts serve your savings goals? What’s the smartest way to stash your hard-earned…
Check These Databases for Retirement Savings You Forgot About
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) For big retirement savers, the silver lining of record-setting inflation is the record-setting cap increase for your 401(k) in 2023. But if you leave a company–whether or…
Pay Attention to Your Cash Back Rewards Bonus Categories
Photo: alice-photo (Shutterstock) There was a time I ignored—and even avoided—the rotating cash back bonus categories on my credit card, sure that any rewards wouldn’t be worth the trouble of…
Get One-Way Flights for $19 During Frontier’s Latest Sale
Photo: EQRoy (Shutterstock) Do your plans for the new year include traveling more? If so, you may want to pay a quick visit to Frontier Airlines’ website, where some one-way…
The Easiest Way to Save Money on Holiday Travel This Year
Photo: Olena Yakobchuk (Shutterstock) In the face soaring inflation, many of us still plan to travel at one point during the holidays this year. NPR reports that airlines are already…
10 Renovations That Can Actually Decrease the Value of Your Home
Photo: RossHelen (Shutterstock) Having something like a sound system, theater projector, or smart home features installed in your home can seem luxurious and useful. Instead of having wires running everywhere,…