Jennifer Luna

There is a version of Mexico City that is breathtaking, affordable, and life-changing. Then there is the version that charges you $18 for a taco because you are standing 40 feet from a famous cathedral. Americans over 50 are a favorite target. Hustlers assume you have a retirement account, a kind heart, and a tendency … Read more15 Worst Tourist Traps in Mexico City

In theory, every purchase you ever made was a great idea. In practice, some of them are still sitting in the original packaging. There is a very specific kind of regret that comes from impulse buying. It is not loud. It is quiet. It lives in the back of a drawer or under the bed. … Read more21 Worst Impulse Buys People Always Regret

Nobody sets out to fill their attic with worthless things. It happens one reasonable-sounding purchase at a time. A plate here. A figurine there. A fur coat that costs more than a used car. Each one came with a story about value, legacy, and smart financial thinking. Each one is now losing a bidding war … Read more17 Things Baby Boomers Bought That Are Now Worthless

Nobody ever brags about buying a timeshare. Yet somehow, millions of people own one. The 70s are supposed to be the golden years. And they can be, as long as you do not hand your gold over to the wrong people. Some purchases drain your savings slowly, like a leaky faucet you do not notice … Read more23 Worst Purchases People Made in Their 70s

Retirement is the finish line everyone races toward. What nobody warns you about is the gift shop right at the end of the track. It is full of boats, timeshares, luxury cars, and complicated insurance policies. And every single one of them has a very enthusiastic salesperson. The 60s are a prime time for big … Read more23 Worst Purchases People Made in Their 60s

Wisdom is wasted on the old, and money is wasted on the 30-something. You were sharp, driven, and earning more than ever before. Which made you the perfect target for every salesperson, upgrade, and impulse purchase within a ten-mile radius. The good news is that most of these mistakes are incredibly common. The bad news … Read more23 Worst Purchases People Made in Their 30s

There are two kinds of people who skip this list. The ones who got lucky, and the ones who wish they had read it first. Mexico is a breathtaking country with world-class food, culture, and beaches. It also has cities where the U.S. State Department has issued its most serious travel advisories. Those advisories are … Read more12 Worst Cities in Mexico for first-time US visitors

The Caribbean has 7,000 islands. Roughly 7,000 of them look amazing on Instagram. But Instagram does not show you the fine print. It does not show you the resort staff quietly suggesting guests stick close to the property after dark. It definitely does not show you what happens when your card does not work and … Read more10 Worst Islands in the Caribbean for US Travelers

The Caribbean is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. It is also one of the easiest places to visit at exactly the wrong time. Hurricanes, crowds, and price surges do not care how long you saved up for this trip. A little planning goes a long way when you are talking about paradise. … Read more6 Worst Times to Visit the Caribbean

Here is something the cruise brochure will never tell you: the excursion with the longest description and the biggest stock photo is not always the best one. Sometimes it is the worst one. Overcrowded ruins, overpriced chain restaurants, and long bus rides dressed up as “cultural experiences” fill Caribbean port schedules every single day. Experienced … Read more15 Worst Cruise Excursions in the Caribbean