May 2008

I am back from my reporting adventure in Paris. Did I feel the shock -- as in sticker shock? Let me describe it to you this way: There are NO Americans right now in Paris. Sure, I saw the occasional businessman or woman, but overall, the American tourist is NOT in Paris -- or in Europe in general. First. let's talk money. Some examples of what we paid in dollars for things while in ... read more

Many of you have been writing about my hotel bill in Paris. You have had some GREAT suggestions about how to get a better deal. First, I want to say I didn't get a bad deal over there, in fact, for the first time, I decided to really treat myself (and my sister Elizabeth who traveled with me) to something special. Starwood Hotels and Resorts just bought Le Meredien Etoile'. They are currently ... read more

I haven't even talked about flying in Europe. It may be the one thing where we could learn a thing or two. There is a crop of new budget airlines that have started flying there. We were at Orly about to head back to New York, and the plane next to ours was Jet4you.com. Here's the website: http://www.jet4you.com/static/en-GB/index.html Europeans and travelers have always relied on the ... read more

Two things have come out of the weak dollar. First, I am really getting to know you guys, and that is why I wanted to launch this blog in the first place. I read every post, the good and the bad, and I love it. The deals you find, the way you handle your money, and your ideas about energy. Wow, you are vocal about ANWR! Also, I have gotten a great response both internally and externally to my ... read more

You really have to adapt when it comes to investing.  We've been covering this horrific situation in China.  There you are, standing in your home, with your family about to sit down together, and in an instant it is gone.  I've covered several natural disasters in my reporting career, and it always impresses me once I get there, how strong people are.  You never know your worth until you are ... read more