The author, just two months into a new job after leaving academia, ran into three major pitfalls—immigration status, health insurance, and retirement accounts—and ended up losing s...

After a few quiet months, Swagbucks deactivated my account once again. After some research and a carefully worded email, Swagbucks ultimately restored access to my account. It feel...

The 1¢ + 2GB deal is back again (it had briefly risen to $20). If you want more data, feel free to leave your email in the comments—after adding each other as friends, you can get...

If you’re an Amazon Prime member and set up a Baby Registry, spending a total of more than $1,000 on items in the registry earns you a $100 Amazon credit. This credit can only be u...

A reader in DP said that even without an SSN, if you have a credit card or related credit information, you can still pull your credit report and an estimated credit score on Credit...

Buying a home is a major life milestone no matter which country you are in. If you are planning to buy a house, it helps to start preparing early and learn about the process in adv...

You can now earn an extra 2x Membership Rewards when using AMEX Check out at eligible merchants. Purchases must be completed by May 17, and each card can earn up to 5,000 bonus poi...

Here’s a roundup of the tools I use most often for account management, flights, and hotels. Hope they help you too....

Citi is now offering free Experian scores to everyone, even if you do not have a Citi card. You only need to register for an account on Citi’s website and verify your identity—no c...

Sharing how to buy Apple products (iPhone, iPad, iWatch, Mac) cheaply and the way you want....

While Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens all offer passport photo services, they’re pretty expensive—usually around $15 for two photos. For students, that can feel like a serious budget h...