Your Guide to Bargain Travel in 2012

To keep your costs from soaring, start planning your summer vacation now.

Health Care Bargains Abroad

Patients willing to pack their bags can find significant savings in far-flung locations.

6 Things You Need to Know About Airline Miles

We help you untangle the details of frequent-flier programs and make your points work for you.

The Best of Everything, 2011

Our annual awards choose the standouts in stocks, funds, credit cards, travel, tech, apps, cars and more.

What American Airlines' Bankruptcy Means for Travelers

Don't panic if you have a flight scheduled on this major carrier.

6 Tips to Prepare for Holiday Travel

Here's how to get your car ready before you hit the road and ways to save while you drive Thanksgiving weekend. Plus, what air travelers need to know if their flight is delayed or canceled.

Protect Your Nest Egg From a Deluge of Fees

Save money by ferreting out the pesky fees that are nibbling at your nest egg.

Book Early for Holiday Travel Deals

Airfares are pricier than last year, but our strategies cut the cost.

A La Carte Pricing Spreads to More Industries

It’s not just airlines and hotels who are finding profit in splitting services up into a variety of fees.

Time to Book Holiday Travel

Buy airline tickets soon to lock in affordable fares.

Best Value Cities 2011:
10. Cincinnati, Ohio

This comeback city is creating jobs and redeveloping its downtown.

Best Value Cities 2011:
1. Omaha, Neb.

A hot business climate, cool amenities and cheap-and-easy living earn Omaha our top spot.

Best Value Cities 2011:
2. Charlotte, N.C.

It’s a banking mecca, and a wide green streak runs through it.

Best Value Cities 2011:
7. Little Rock, Ark.

The Clinton Library and big corporate projects bolster a strong economy.

Best Value Cities 2011:
9. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

From grains to planes, a diverse economy attracts a high-tech workforce.

Best Value Cities 2011:
4. Colorado Springs, Colo.

Smart people flock to this city with a diverse economy and spectacular setting.

Best Value Cities 2011:
6. Lexington, Ky.

This small, progressive city values its rolling landscape and rich past.

Best Value Cities 2011:
8. Wichita, Kan.

Living costs are typical of a small prairie town, but you’ll enjoy big-city amenities.

Best Value Cities 2011:
3. Nashville, Tenn.

Booming entertainment, health care and education sectors are music to the ears of its residents.

Best Value Cities 2011:
5. Knoxville, Tenn.

It offers college sports, the Smoky Mountains and an entrepreneurial spirit.

New Protections for Air Travelers in Effect

The rules require reimbursement for baggage fees if your luggage is lost and require more compensation for passengers bumped from their flights.

How to Deal With Travel Disruptions

Know what steps to take to respond to delays or cancellations due to Hurricane Irene.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Sorry, No Airline Ticket Tax Refund

Legislation ending the FAA shutdown reinstated air transportation taxes retroactively.

Want an Airline Tax Refund? Be Patient

The IRS still is developing guidelines for passengers who paid expired ticket taxes.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Air Travelers Not Getting a Tax Holiday

Consumers aren't seeing savings even though the government can't collect taxes on airline tickets.

Is It Cheaper to Fly or Drive?

A new calculator makes it easy to figure out which mode of transportation is more affordable.

What You Need to Know About Summer Travel

Whether you fly or drive, it's going to cost more to get there. But you can save on lodging, food and entertainment.

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New Passenger-Friendly Rules for Air Travel

New rules will also raise compensation if you're bumped.

10 Free Travel Apps for Your Road Trip

Downloading these mobile applications can help you save time and money when you travel.

4 Trips That Will Give You a Good Return on Your Money

Travel to destinations where the dollar goes farther or turn a trip into a money-making venture.

Fly for Less With Low-Cost Cards

Rewards credit cards can help you save money when you travel.

No Holiday for Identity Thieves

Take extra precautions to guard your personal information while traveling.

How to Beat Rising Summer Travel Costs

Timing and destination matter if you're looking to save money.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

What Bin Laden's Death Means for Travelers

Take the proper precautions now that there is a heightened security risk.

What You Need to Know About Private Sales

They're not that exclusive, but you can still get deep discounts on luxury goods and four-star travel.

Don't Waste Your Money: Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish

You fell for bargain traps.