Must Read: How To Negotiate With A Spendy Partner, How I Made $39,000 On Wheel Of Fortune

These are the personal finance stories that are a must read this week. 6 Ways I Used Credit Cards To Save Hundreds On Travel You’ve probably heard of racking up points using your credit card in order to pay for travel expenses, but what about making the absolute most of points? There’s a method of amassing points for travel that allows you to receive an optimal amount. It’s a proven method but can be a little risky if you don’t have your budget in order. Here’s how one traveler does it routinely. [The Financial Diet] I Quit. I’m Taking A Career Break. How would you feel right now if you made the decision to just leave work and never come back? “It’s over!” you’d say to your office as you sauntered out into the blazing sunlight, grabbing your sunglasses and vanishing into the distance. When you’re in a rough spot at work and you’re not sure how you’ll recover, this can be the fantasy. This writer made it their reality. [The $76K Project] How I Made $39,000 On Wheel Of Fortune One tip about making money that you’ll rarely read on a personal finance site is to “make money by winning a game show.” It’s worth a shot – there’s no reason not to apply to be a contestant, and who wouldn’t like to win tens (or even hundreds) of thousands of dollars while being on TV and having a memorable experience to which you can refer for years to come? In reality, it’s pretty much all of that. [Dads and Dollar$] How To Negotiate With A Spendy Partner Or Family Member Have you ever planned a trip with someone who was comfortable with spending a lot more money than you were on all of the journey’s associated expenses? It’s a sticky situation, and one that requires lots of communication so that one party does not end up feeling resentful of the other. While this is a situation that provokes a variety of philosophies, this might be the simplest and fairest way to resolve any travel expense-related debate. [A Purple Life] The Root Cause Of Your Money Problems Could Be An Actual Money Disorder Money is the number one source of stress for 44% of adults in the United States. It’s common to have worries here or there about your financial situation, but in some cases, the individual is stressed out to the point where they can be clinically diagnosed as having a disorder. Money disorders are defined as self-destructive financial behaviors and include both overspending or hoarding large amounts of cash. How do you know if your behavior is clinical? [Huffington Post] There Is A Savings Crisis And Many Americans Don’t Know How To Fix It. Here’s How. 40% of Americans don’t have $400 set aside for an emergency, and 25% don’t have anything saved for retirement. The top three wealthiest Americans own more wealth than the bottom half of the population combined. There’s an increasing need for financial literacy throughout the country, and some are suggesting that it should be taught in high school. With college and student loans around the corner for these individuals, it’s looking like a great idea. [CNBC] Free Teen Gym Memberships At Planet Fitness This Summer Is A Brilliant Idea In an effort to expand its New Hampshire-based campaign from last year, Planet Fitness is providing teens between the ages of 15 and 18 the opportunity to work out at its facilities for free throughout the entire summer. This means healthier, more active teenagers during the lazier summer months while they’re not in school. On top of that, they’re offering scholarships to teens who participate in its summer program. [The Motley Fool] Feature Image: Feature Image: Adam Katz Sinding/Le 21ème