Motivation to Workout: Cancellation Fees Apply


Updated 07/12/07 12:39 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Motivation to Workout: Cancellation Fees Apply

We have all had those appointments that if you don't show up, you will be charged a fee. While it can be annoying, I never miss an appointment with a cancellation fee. No matter what. Why not think about treating your scheduled workout as an appointment with cancellation fees. You wouldn't miss if a personal trainer were there, so respect yourself as much as you would a trainer. If you cancel a Read more

How-To: Continue Saving Travel Dollars After You've Booked and Paid


Updated 05/22/12 6:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get a Refund After You've Booked Your Hotel

Scouring for deals before you make your purchase is always smart, but you can save even more if you go the extra mile and get some money back after you've booked. Here are some savvy tips to get you more savings after you've forked up cash: Air Travel: You can save more money on air tickets if the price of the flight goes down. Get refunded the difference when you buy your ticket from airlines Read more

Double-Check These 5 Things Before Booking Hotels Online


Updated 03/20/12 11:20 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 3 comments

How to Book Hotels

Playing up the best features with professional photos is the name of any hotel's aesthetics game, but stave off disappointment (and final sticker shock) by asking yourself these five questions before booking a room: Can I pinpoint it on a map? If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is! For example, several airport hotels have the sneaky habit of naming themselves after the closest Read more

Savvy Tip: Keep Your Credit Card's Offer Letter


Updated 11/21/11 7:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Keep Your Credit Card Offer Letters

I'm usually wary about pre-approved credit offers and I take pains to opt out of the ones I receive in the mail. But every once in a while, for better or for worse, one slips through. I recently received one that caught my eye: 50,000 reward points for spending just $500 on American Express. Since I pay off my credit card balances, hadn't applied for a credit card in a while, and am not applying Read more

Dance Through Wedding Season on a Budget


Updated 06/15/11 12:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Save Money as a Wedding Guest

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Flowers, dresses, friends, yummy food, cake, and dancing. What’s not to like about weddings? Well, just one little thing: its drain on our bank accounts. Getting married is a big deal, and you want to be there to celebrate with your friends. But that often entails shelling out for an engagement gift, a shower present, the Read more

3 Places to Find Debit Cards That Won't Charge Usage Fees


Updated 03/16/12 4:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

No-Fee Debit Cards

Many are unhappy with the debit card fees introduced by banks that want to reap more profit from their customers. I'm sure by now you've heard about the $5 monthly fee Bank of America is planning on charging for debit card usage. Other banks plan to follow suit and consumers have been lashing back, threatening to cancel their accounts. According to a SavvySugar poll, 91 percent of readers are Read more

Do One Thing: Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt Onto One Card


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by Bundle · 0 comments

How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Struggling under a pile of credit card bills? Reducing your multiple monthly payments to one may seem tempting. Just one payment to keep track of! Just one balance! If you're in the market for decluttering your finances, walk this way. This is for you: If you're juggling multiple credit card payments every month and would rather Read more