By Linsey Knerl
Welcome to Wise Bread’s Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we give you insight into how retailers should treat your MasterCard, 24 secret menus at your favorite eateries, and how to whip up an amazing stewed lamb ribs dish.
Top 5 Articles
MasterCard Acceptance Guidelines — We’ve already shared the ways that Visa can and can’t be used at your local merchant, but what about good ol’ MC? Get the details on policies and guidelines for merchants accepting the card. Five Cent Nickel
24 Secret Restaurant Menus Revealed — Wonder what will happen if you walk into your local McDonald’s and ask for the Land, Sea, and Air Burger? This is just one of 100 items that may not be on your local menu, but you can still order from popular food chains! Coupon Sherpa
Is It Smart to Co-Sign for Your Child — Parents are usually the ones that know their children the best, so why is it always a surprise when kids default on co-signed loans? These tips can help you determine if it is ever a good idea to co-sign (although each kid will be radically different — use your best judgment). Million Dollar Journey
Pop’s Stewed Lamb Ribs Special — My goodness! If the pictures in this tutorial don’t get you, then the simple ingredient list certainly will. This recipe is proof that patience and technique can turn any affordable recipe into a masterpiece! My Wooden Spoon
Make Your Own Bloggy Button or Graphics with Picnik — I’m a big Picnik fan myself, so I was glad to see someone else taking advantage of this awesome service. If you don’t own a blog, consider these tips for making a customizable Twitter, Facebook, or forum avatar. It’s easy! Keeping the Kingdom First
Other Essential Reading
How to File A Consumer Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — If you’ve been ripped off and don’t want to let it go, there is a legal method to filing a complaint (even if it never quite gets resolved). Check out the …