How to Avoid a Hotel’s Bullshit ‘Resort’ Fees
Photo: kurhan (Shutterstock) I thought paying for access to hotel wifi was a practice that died a decade ago, but alas, there are still places that charge you to connect…
Stripe Discriminates Against Witches
When I decided to start offering tarot readings, selling them through my website seemed like the easiest method. I’m a writer, and prefer to give my readings in a written…
How to Spot a Fake IRS Letter
Photo: iyd39 (Shutterstock) With the IRS still sending out a slew of letters relating to 2020 tax returns, you might be wondering if the letter you’ve received is legitimate and…
Why You Should Join AARP, Even If You’re a Young Whippersnapper
Photo: PREMIO STOCK (Shutterstock) I’m not a senior citizen, even though I’m fussy, dislike loud restaurants and sometimes grunt when getting out of chairs. And yet, I’m also a card-carrying…
Offset Absurdly High Car Rental Prices With These Membership Club Discounts
Photo: alexfan32 (Shutterstock) While car rental prices have eased somewhat since summer, we’re not out of the woods yet. Rates were still 51% higher last month compared to September 2019,…
Yes, the IRS Might Actually Call You (and How to Know It’s Not a Scam)
Photo: WAYHOME studio (Shutterstock) You’ve probably heard that the IRS will never call you under any circumstances, and that anyone claiming to be an agent from the agency is trying…
Don’t Miss the Final Tax Return Deadline (and Unclaimed Stimulus Money)
Photo: Jason Raff (Shutterstock) If you haven’t filed your 2020 tax return yet, now is the time. At this point, most extensions will expire on Oct. 15 and begin accruing…
Is the IRS Really About to Tax Your Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App Transactions?
Photo: Tada Images (Shutterstock) Media outlets have been debunking claims that there’s a new tax on cash app transactions worth $600 or more. And while it’s true that it’s not…
After The Big Mastercard Ban, What Next? 10-Point Update
RBL Bank has signed up Visa for its credit cards after RBI barred Mastercard A day after Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred Mastercard from adding new customers from July…
Avoid Paying These Car Dealership Fees
Photo: FabrikaSimf (Shutterstock) If the thought of negotiating the fees for a new car at a dealership makes you break out in hives, remember that research is your best friend.…