US Guides

Practical, plain-language guides for living, traveling and doing business in the United States. Articles are in progress — here's what's coming.

• Travel

  Planning tips for trips within and to the United States.

  Planned topics

  • How to compare hotel and flight prices
  • Packing checklists by trip type
  • Understanding airline baggage policies

  Explore Travel →

• Credit Cards

  Plain-language explainers on US credit card features and fees.

  Planned topics

  • How rewards points and cash back work
  • Annual fees: when they can make sense
  • Reading a card's terms and APR disclosures

  Explore Credit Cards →

• Local Businesses for Sale

  Resources for people exploring buying a small business in the US.

  Planned topics

  • Questions to ask before buying a small business
  • Understanding valuation basics
  • Due diligence checklist

  Explore Local Businesses for Sale →