How to Compare the Best...

How would you like to receive 2% or more off of every purchase you make? That is just one example of what is being offered to credit card users in the form of rewards. Those who have come to realize the opportunities of credit card rewards have found that there are dozens of competing...

How to Become an ESL Te...

I sat at the front of the classroom with my half-eaten lunch as 28 Japanese 7-year-olds hovered around me peppering me with questions: ”How tall are you? Why are your eyes brown? What’s the best place in America?” Their eyes wide with genuine curiosity and interest,...

Naughty and Nice Compan...

Consumer Reports has looked at the shopping policies, fees charged, etc. for various companies and come out with a naughty and nice list . Here’s who’s naughty (mostly based on fees they try to tack on to the “regular” price or poor return policies): AirTran...

14 Ways to Save Money o...

When you travel on vacation, it’s easy to overspend and to forget about your budget. When taking a break from the real world, money can be the last thing you want to worry about! However, you have to consider what might happen if you return home with an empty wallet, or worse yet,...

Reader Profile: LL...

The following is the latest post on my new “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will...

How to Get Free Flights...

The prospect of free travel is so alluring that an entire industry has sprung up around collecting frequent flyer miles. Hotels, rental car agencies, and of course credit cards all offer enticing programs. While many people enjoy exploiting these programs to their fullest potential,...

How to Pack for Vacatio...

Planning a vacation can seem daunting, especially when you have an entire family to consider. Packing efficiently thus makes traveling less stressful. In addition, an organized approach to packing can save you money. If you plan for every eventuality, and pack your bags accordingly, you...

Should You Feel Guilty ...

It’s funny how people have different emotions when it comes to spending money. Some feel excited and enjoy spending their hard-earned money, and others don’t like spending at all. Some even feel guilty almost every time they buy something. Perhaps you also experience this...

Best Cash Back Credit C...

Cash back credit cards are the preferred way to charge purchases IMO . As long as they are used the right way , you can earn extra money using them for doing nothing different than what you’d normally do (buy stuff that’s in your budget that you can pay off each month.)...

What Is a Hostel – Pr...

Some years ago I had the opportunity to travel around Europe with some students for three weeks. I visited Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, and France. During my trip, I stayed in a number of dorm-like facilities, known as hostels. Hostels are one of the most popular types of...