Passport. Airline ticket. Foreign currency. Traveler’s checks. You have everything covered, right? But what if you run out of foreign currency? Or your kid gets sick and needs a doctor? Or you need to pay for damage to your rental car? Or you get robbed? Or the bed-and-breakfast you have your heart set on doesn’t [...]
Hidden Bank Fees to Keep an Eye On
If you’ve ever had to scan your bank statement to find out why you’re short, only to find some fee you’ve never heard of, you might want to start scrutinizing your statements. Banks are getting more and more creative with their charges. Photo Source: Todd Ehlers w/CC license Let’s be honest, banks are businesses and [...]
6 Best Resources for Checking your Credit Score
Keeping track of your credit score is something that everyone of legal age should know how to do. Fortunately, this is not a difficult task with the tools available today. If you have Internet access, you can check your score. It’s a good idea to do this on a regular basis so you know exactly [...]
How to Shop Frugally With Your iPhone
Smartphones might not be cheap, but having one can definitely save you money in different aspects of your life. One of them is shopping. How? There are plenty of apps out there that can help you shop more frugally, find the best deals, and make better shopping decisions when you’re at the mall or the [...]
