Jennifer Luna

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

Canada ranked its own Niagara Falls as one of the most overhyped attractions in the entire world. That takes a special kind of self-awareness. Or maybe just 112,000 honest Google reviews. The truth is, Canada is an incredible country full of breathtaking places. It is also home to a handful of attractions that charge premium … Read more13 Worst Tourist Traps in Canada

If you have ever sat on a beach that smelled like rotten eggs, you already understand why this article exists. Jamaica is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. It also has more than a few stretches of coastline that travel agents quietly skip over in the slideshow. Polluted water, crumbling infrastructure, aggressive … Read more8 Worst Beaches in Jamaica