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Why a quick visit to the new Ritz-Carlton yacht left me wanting more

First, let me say it’s hard to write anything too insightful about a luxury cruise vessel after a visit lasting just a couple of hours. A lot of what makes a luxury cruise ship luxurious is the way its staff delivers service at an elevated and sustained level over time — something that only becomes …

How to Build a Kitchen (and Why)

Well, looks like it has happened again.  Since the last time we spoke, I got sucked into building my 17th(?) kitchen, and I have finally emerged from its messy yet addictive grasp as I stand here at the new breakfast bar, typing this report to you. Why am I so hooked on this strange pastime? […]

Are You a Points and Miles Hoarder? Here’s How to Get Over It

Many frequent travelers amass huge piles of travel points and miles, which might sound smart, but it has downsides. Here’s how to break the oversaving mindset.

Over 2,500 flight cancellations this week due to Winter Storm Olive, more likely

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information. It turns out that the groundhog was correct. Winter is not over, and to prove that point, Winter Storm Olive is bringing more than 2 feet of snow, along with sleet, ice and hazardous travel conditions, to certain locations as it makes its frozen …

Should I Drop Cable and Stream Instead?

If you’re tired of paying the high cost of cable, consider dropping it and going for a streaming TV solution instead. Here’s how to do it, step by step.

Update: The latest on continued delays with Citi’s new travel portal

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. “Do you know what’s happening with the Citi travel portal?” We receive regular emails asking if we know what’s happening, given that the last updates on this topic happened in November 2022. Citi first announced updates to its portal …

8 Libraries That Let Nonresidents Check Out E-Books

For a yearly fee, you can access an unlimited number of e-books from these libraries regardless of where you live.

Quick Points: How to get up to 10% of your miles back when you redeem with Capital One

Redeeming Capital One miles for maximum value takes some strategy. TPG valuations estimate Capital One miles to be worth an average of 1.85 cents each in travel when you transfer them to airline and hotel partners such as British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Wyndham. But depending on what you book, it’s possible to get even …

How a $75 Parking Ticket Almost Ruined My Life

This story is featured in my book, Soldier of Finance, available at all major book retailers. I was quickly on the path to becoming a loser all because of a stupid parking ticket. That parking ticket made me initially lose hope and give up on myself. It’s one of the few times in my life […]

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How to Start an Online Business and Make Real Money

Online businesses rock. Why? I’ll tell you why . . . . You can run your online business from anywhere, and you actually don’t need a lot of money to start. There aren’t too many businesses that can boast those advantages! But still, you’re going to need quite a bit of time and a little […]

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