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Southwest Airlines cutting nearly 20 nonstop routes, adding more Hawaii flights Travel August 20th, 2019
Southwest Airlines is discontinuing almost 20 nonstop routes at the beginning of 2020 as they expand their service to Hawaii,…
Saving for a down payment: How much and where to stash it
Saving for a down payment: How much and where to stash it Homes & Real Estate August 19th, 2019
Are you saving for a down payment on a home? How much will you need and where should you put…
Restaurants kids eat free or cheap
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free (or Nearly Free) Deals & Savings August 16th, 2019
Kids can be expensive, so isn't it nice to catch a break every once in a while? If you want…
EpiPen and EpiPen alternative Auvi Q
Looking for an EpiPen Alternative? Consider These Auto-Injectors Health August 12th, 2019
Need an alternative to the costly EpiPen? In this article, we'll take a look at several good substitutions that can…
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Clark’s birthday wish: Start saving for your financial future today About Clark June 20th, 2019
Today is money expert Clark Howard's birthday, and he only wants one thing to celebrate: You to start saving for…
Ring video doorbell
How to pick the best video doorbell for you Mobile & Electronics June 9th, 2019
As video doorbells like the Ring become more and more popular for people looking for additional home security options, many…
Rakuten and Ebates
What is Rakuten? Big changes coming to your Ebates account Shopping & Retail May 22nd, 2019
If you're a member of the cash back and shopping rewards website Ebates, you're going to notice a new name…
Couple reading DNA test results
When is the best time to buy a home DNA testing kit? Shopping & Retail May 22nd, 2019
If you've been considering buying one of those home DNA testing kits like 23andMe or AncestryDNA that have become so…
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4 basic money questions most college grads can’t answer — can you? Money & Credit May 7th, 2019
College graduates are supposed to emerge from school armed with the knowledge to take on the world, and with the…
for sale by owner sign
How to sell your house by owner Homes & Real Estate May 2nd, 2019
Spring home selling season is here and you may be wondering about how to sell your house by owner. Truth…
What Is Long-Term Care Insurance and Do You Need It?
What Is Long-Term Care Insurance and Do You Need It? Insurance May 1st, 2019
Long-term care insurance is an important part of financial planning that's too often overlooked as you're getting ready for the…
student loan forgiveness
Why you should keep paying off your student loan debt Education April 23rd, 2019
One presidential hopeful wants to do student loan forgiveness in a big, bold way — but does that mean you…
annuity
Ask Clark: Is it still a bad idea to buy annuities? Investing & Retirement April 22nd, 2019
Insurance companies and other financial institutions love to sell annuities to deal with one of the biggest fears in many…
Home For Sale Sign in Front of New House.
How much does it cost to sell your house? Homes & Real Estate April 19th, 2019
Spring is upon us and that means home selling season is here! But before you list your home on the…
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Should you buy your Disney tickets at Costco? Travel April 19th, 2019
If you're a Costco member, you already get all kinds of great ticket deals for movies, local attractions and more.…
Side jobs to supplement your income
7 Summer Job Ideas for Teachers Jobs April 19th, 2019
While we all know it's vitally important, teaching isn't really one of the highest paying professions. So it's no surprise…
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How to Maximize Your Retirement Savings in 2019 Investing & Retirement April 18th, 2019
When you're looking to save money for retirement, it's helpful to know how much cash you're allowed to stash in…
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Use your gift cards from the holidays now Shopping & Retail April 18th, 2019
Gift cards are enormously popular gifts during the holidays, at graduations, for birthdays and in the case of many other…
Cell phone
Warning: This text message scam could steal your banking info Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2019
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about an ongoing text message scam that's fooling people into sharing their…
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3 apps that could save your life in an emergency Mobile & Electronics March 14th, 2019
Have you ever been out walking late at night by yourself and felt unsafe? There's an app for that! In…
Health savings account guide: Does an HSA make sense for you?
Health savings account guide: Does an HSA make sense for you? Insurance February 27th, 2019
Health savings accounts (HSAs) can be a great way to both plan for the future and meet your health care…
Sharpie permanent markers
How to remove Sharpie permanent marker stains from pretty much anything Life February 8th, 2019
Permanent markers like Sharpies are great when used correctly, but getting the ink out of surfaces you didn't mean to…
Best Tax Software: Which tax prep solution is right for you in 2019?
Best Tax Software: Which tax prep solution is right for you in 2019? Money & Credit January 25th, 2019
It's that time of year again when Americans scramble to get their taxes done before the April deadline. We know…
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Vanguard founder John C. Bogle dead at 89: Read his words of wisdom Money & Credit January 17th, 2019
If you're an investor and you own an index fund, you probably have John Clifton Bogle to thank. The legendary…
Here are the stores with the best return policies
Here are the stores with the best return policies December 12th, 2018
Try as you might, you know at least some of the gifts you give this holiday season probably won't hit…
The best and worst charities for your donations
The best and worst charities for your donations Donating & Volunteering December 11th, 2018
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and charities are scrambling to ask for year-end donations. More than 1/3 of annual charitable…
People using cell phones
Paying too much for mobile? Check out these $15 or less cell phone plans! Mobile & Electronics November 19th, 2018
After Sprint announced a $15/month Unlimited Kickstart plan that quickly filled up and is now no longer available, there were…
Back-to-school shopping at Amazon, Walmart, Target: Who is cheapest?
Back-to-school shopping at Amazon, Walmart, Target: Who is cheapest? Shopping & Retail November 14th, 2018
With parents across the country busier than ever, shopping online for school supplies is a smart way to save time…
10 ways to save at the movies this summer
10 ways to save at the movies this summer Deals & Savings November 13th, 2018
Movie ticket prices continue to go up and up. In fact, the average ticket price right now is $8.70, up…
Here’s how to save money on movie tickets this spring break
Here’s how to save money on movie tickets this spring break Deals & Savings November 13th, 2018
Movie tickets can be expensive and really thin out a wallet during the spring time when the kids are home…