Author: Dan Miller
Which Credit Card Is Right for Me?
Ever since the first credit card debuted in 1958, people have been using them as a convenient form of payment, whether for big-ticket items or small …
15 Things to Stop Buying Right Now If You’re Trying to Save Cash
Short of getting a raise, the only way to save more money is to spend less. While that may sound like a bitter pill to swallow, …
25 Cheapest Places to Live in Colorado
Straddling the Rocky Mountains, Colorado sits squarely in the Mountain West region of the United States. Anchored by its capital city of Denver, Colorado has a …
25 cheapest places to live in Florida, from beach paradises to retiree havens
Florida is one of the most popular places to live. Its combination of beaches, theme parks, and no state income tax make it a draw for …
Are you saving enough for retirement? (Spoiler: Probably not)
There isn’t a single number you need to retire that will work for everyone. As mentioned, every person’s situation is unique and comes with its own …
Last-minute international travel plans? Here’s how to get a new passport, fast
There are a few ways to renew your passport. Many people simply mail in their forms. But if your passport was issued a long time ago, …
How to get the best deals on fall travel
While you might think that summer is the most popular time to travel, fall travel is also primetime for many people to hop a flight, get …
No passport? No problem in these countries
A passport is a legal identity document issued by a specific country. A passport is used to verify a traveler’s citizenship. In the U.S., most passports …
Make your Disney World vacation dream a reality (no wishing on a star required)
For many kids and adults, a trip to Disney World is a once-in-a-lifetime dream vacation. Many parents look forward to the day they can take their …
Is it a mistake to cancel credit cards I’m not using anymore?
Depending on how many and what kind of credit cards you have, you could be thinking about closing unused credit cards. After all, if you’re not …
These just may be the worst souvenirs (& a few that are pretty cool)
Just as with any other part of your finances, you will want to have a budget for your travel souvenirs. Without one, you’re likely to end …
When is the cheapest time to book your summer travel plans?
For many top destinations, summertime is considered the peak season, when availability is at its lowest and prices are at their highest. If your timing is …
4 ways travel credit cards can really save you big on your next vacation
A travel credit card is a generic term that applies to a type of credit card that offers travel rewards. There are many different kinds of …
The pros & cons of leverage in options
Options leverage is a core concept of options trading. For a given capital outlay, investing in options will increase your potential returns compared with investing …
Could money market accounts help you save more for retirement?
A retirement money market account is similar to a savings account where the money is liquid and earns a low interest rate. But a retirement money …
15 of the best travel destinations during ‘shoulder’ season
Seasoned travelers know there’s nothing worse than finding themselves drowning in crowds of thousands of other tourists. Many people share a lot of the same time …