The New York Times – Travel:
In July 2024, a couple used Booking.com to reserve two apartments in Hawaii, but quickly changed their minds. Getting a refund was no day at the beach.
Category: Personal Finances
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How to Save Money as a Wedding Guest
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Weddings can cost guests more than $1,000 a pop, but savvy attendees are finding clever hacks to save on lodging, travel, attire and more.
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Help! Lyft Charged Me $150 for Vomiting in a Car, but I Didn’t Do It.
The New York Times – Travel:
A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle.
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Were You Stuck Footing the Bill on a Group Trip? Tell Us About It.
The New York Times – Travel:
Traveling with friends can be tricky. We’re curious how you manage financial friction — and how you make sure your besties settle up.
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Why 529 Accounts Make More Sense for Investing Than Trump Accounts
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Most young children should have a Trump account. But that doesn’t mean families should prioritize saving in them.
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My Partner’s Irresponsible Mother Asked Him to Guarantee Her Lease. Help!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A reader worries that her partner could be jeopardizing their future life together by helping out relatives he knows to be terrible with money.
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How Do You Decide Which Clothes Are Worth the Price?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Tell us about how you decide to spend your money and what is worth the splurge.
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My Husband Won’t See a Doctor or Plan for the Future
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who can’t count on her spouse to look after himself, or their financial future.
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Flights, Hotels and Airline Miles: How to Avoid Getting Scammed
The New York Times – Travel:
Shady hotel booking sites, misleading customer service numbers and hacked airline loyalty accounts have snared travelers. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed.