When you just have to fly
No one likes air travel these days, but sometimes it's unavoidable. Airline expert Rick Seaney has created a state-of-the-art booking site called Farecompare.com that closely tracks airfares, and allows you to do the same. Also, to become a truly informed consumer, you can sign up for Farecompare's e-newsletter. Or if you love blogs, check out Rick Seaney's blog where you'll be a more savvy air traveler after one quick perusal.
Avoid lines at all costs
A related flying article in National Geographic's Traveler magazine gives great tips on how to avoid those nasty airline lines. It's not really money saving so much as time saving, but whatever saves our sanity during these trying times is fodder for the Survivors Digest.
What spending no money for a month is like
An October Reader's Digest article details a yuppie family's commitment to no discretionary spending for a month. It’s funny (and inspiring) to read how it worked out. "Cranky" is a word used in the article.
Laughing's better than crying
"There was a sign at the station near by my house that said, 'We take Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, and American Express.' After I filled up they took my Visa, Master Card, my Discover Card, and my American Express." --Jay Leno
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