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5 Steps to Avoid the $362 Uber Ride Heard 'Round the World Uber surge pricing strikes again. Here's how one woman ended up with a $362 Uber bill for a 20-minute ride and how you can avoid making the same mistake. Marina Shifrin Marina Shifrin How You're Tricked Into Paying More When Shopping Online Did you know the type of device you use for online shopping can affect the price of... Simon Zhen Citi Now Offers Free FICO Credit Scores to Credit Card Customers It looks like Citi is making a slew of changes as the new year approaches. Most... 4 Factors to Help You Decide Which IRA Account to Open Have you figured out if a Roth IRA or traditional IRA best meets your retirement needs? We help you find the best IRA accounts. David Rodeck How to Quickly Rebuild Credit After Student Loan Default Your credit can bounce back. Check out strategies to rebuild credit after student loan default. David Rodeck Jeff Yoncich Energy-Smart Ways to Save Money In Winter With winter on the way it's time to think about your seasonal energy-saving strategy.... Jeff Yoncich How to Pay Off Debt with 0% Balance Transfer Card When credit card balances -- or any high interest debt -- begins to pile up on... Avoid Email Scams With These 'Phish' and Tips To avoid email scams, computer users need to make themselves more aware of phishing tactics. Peter Bennett Personal Experience and Financial Tips for Newlyweds A 30-year-old accountant offers surprising financial tips for newlyweds. Peter Bennett Shannon McNay Credit Card vs. Debit Card: Which is the Best for Travel Abroad?. Georgia (the country) Planning a trip overseas involves several aspects, and one... Simon Zhen 3 Best Gas Credit Cards to Help You Save at the Pump To the drivers out there, you know what I mean when I say, “It doesn’t matter if... What is Better to Buy an Old House or New Construction? When purchasing a home, the debate between an old house v. new is always considered. To determine a winner, here are the eight key decisions to make. Peter Bennett What 'Fear of Missing Out' Really Means for Millennial Personal Finance The fear of missing out is driving how young adults manage their money and when it comes to millennial personal finance the consequences can be problematic. Rebecca Lake Simon Zhen Priceline Rewards vs. Barclaycard Arrival Plus Credit Card Review: Which is Better? Image Credit | https://unsplash.com/@the_real_napster?photo=56jncw7wLC4 UPDATE: One... Rebecca Lake Retirement for Millennials: What You're Doing Right (And Wrong) Retirement for millennials means something much different than it does for older... Should You Rollover Certificate of Deposit (CD) After it Matures With interest rates still super low, savers are asking themselves, are CDs worth it? Here are 10 options to consider as your CD approaches maturity. Peter Bennett Paying Off Student Loans vs. Investing: What To Consider Deciding whether to pay off student loans vs. investing isn‘t an easy choice but with some careful planning, freshly minted college grads can do both. Rebecca Lake Peter Bennett 10 Tips for ‘Getting’ Your Financial Act Together Before Turning 30 Turning 30 is more than a number, it’s a state of mind, telling you to finally get... Rebecca Lake Income-Based Student Loan Repayment May Leave You Deeper In Debt Unless you spend most of your time with your head stuck in the sand, you probably know... Smart Spending Means You're Allowed to Splurge on These 5 Items Smart spending means picking and choosing the things that matter to you. Here's a list of my top five things I splurge on. Marina Shifrin Medical Credit vs. Regular Credit Cards: Which is Better? Using medical credit cards for paying out of pocket for health care could be inviting an incurable financial disaster. Peter Bennett Jeff Yoncich 529 Plans or CDs: Choosing the Best Way to Save for College Flickr |... Simon Zhen Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360 Checking Accounts Review Capital One Mobile App Are you sick of your bank’s boring, fee-riddled checking... Expedia+ Voyager Rewards Credit Card 2024 Review — Should You Apply? If you love traveling, you'll want a good travel card. We compared the Expedia®+ Voyager Card with cards from Priceline, Travelocity + Orbitz to find the best one. Simon Zhen Should You Use Savings to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? Deciding whether to use savings to pay off credit card debt can be a tough choice. Here‘s a look at some things to consider before you make your move. Rebecca Lake Jeff Yoncich Should You Downsize Your Home for a Retirement Downsizing your home for retirement can be just the ticket to your golden years.... Marina Shifrin Are Your Long-Distance Relationship Costs a Budget Buster? No matter which way you spin it, being in a long-distance relationship sucks. It's... What You'll Pay in Health Care Costs for an Infectious Disease Ebola care costs will likely prove too prohibitive for anyone who comes down with the dreaded disease. How much would it cost if you contracted Ebola? Peter Bennett Credit Card Closed Automatically Due to Data Breach? Here's What to Do Recent bank data breaches have seen many credit cards closed without notice. Here are some steps you can take to make the transition to a new card easier. Rebecca Lake