Articles by MITCH LIPKA

How to donate to help fight Ebola

Many charities are immersed in the fight to control the Ebola epidemic, but so far the donors have not come forward en masse - although scams already are emerging.

Nov 04, 2014 10:36 AM EST


For workers who drive, no more excuses for shoddy mileage logs

More than 40 million Americans earn money while driving around in their cars, making them eligible for a valuable business mileage deduction from the Internal Revenue Service.

Nov 03, 2014 07:39 AM EST


Make your own bed at some hotels and get a reward

During your next hotel stay, would you give up clean sheets in exchange for food vouchers or discounted Internet access?

Oct 14, 2014 12:01 PM EDT


Ten ways to put your retired iPhone to work

With about 10 million new iPhone 6s ordered in the initial days on the market, a whole lot of old iPhones are destined for the scrap heap.

Sep 24, 2014 11:22 AM EDT


How to whittle down that wireless bill

If you're unhappy with your cell phone service - and really, who isn't? - now might be a unique time to either renegotiate your contract or move to a new carrier.

Sep 18, 2014 04:22 PM EDT


Is it worth $100 to skip airport security lines?

Benet Wilson is one of the 2.5 million Americans who have paid a yearly fee to skip security lines at airports and thinks it's worth every penny she paid for a five-year membership in the Global Entry program offered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department.

Aug 20, 2014 03:28 PM EDT


When airport clubs are worth the money

When you fly several times a month, as Gabriella Ribeiro Truman does, finding a comfortable place to wait for a flight and grab a snack can make traveling a lot more enjoyable.

Aug 15, 2014 03:49 PM EDT


When airport clubs are worth the money

When you fly several times a month, finding a comfortable place to wait for a flight and grab a snack can make traveling a lot more enjoyable, but the price of membership can be high.

Aug 13, 2014 01:44 PM EDT


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