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Big Credit Card Perks Are Dying — Here’s How to Keep Them Going

Karla Bowsher on June 11, 2018

Credit card benefits are in flux, with many lenders reducing or eliminating perks. Here’s the secret to squeezing the most out of your card in this situation.

Plan to Delay Social Security Benefits? Don’t Let 2 Myths Fool You

Karla Bowsher on June 8, 2018

Delaying the start of your Social Security benefits often is the right choice. But before you go down this road, make sure you aren’t falling for these two myths.

Why a New Local Starbucks Is a Good Sign for Your Home’s Value

Karla Bowsher on June 8, 2018

When shopping for a home, it’s probably wise to count up the number of nearby Starbucks locations. Find out why.

Workers Say These Are the 4 Best Workplace Retirement Plan Providers

Karla Bowsher on June 8, 2018

How does the financial services company that manages your own retirement plan compare?

Can’t Find an Affordable Home? Here Is More Bad News

Karla Bowsher on June 7, 2018

Home prices are rising much faster than incomes, and experts say this trend will continue. But there is a silver lining.

The Top 5 Reasons People Tap Retirement Funds Early

Karla Bowsher on June 7, 2018

Raiding your nest egg before retirement for reasons like this will cost you a lot of money.

Is Tax Reform Hurting Charitable Donations?

Karla Bowsher on June 6, 2018

New tax laws appear to be causing people to hold on to their dollars. Find out the best ways to give in light of the changes.

This Number Will Tell You Whether It’s Better to Buy or Rent

Karla Bowsher on June 6, 2018

This key measure can help you decide whether renting or buying makes more financial sense in your town.

How to Fix 2 Costly and Common Rewards Credit Card Mistakes

Karla Bowsher on June 5, 2018

If you commit either of these credit card sins, you are likely losing money every time you use a card. Here’s how to easily right this wrong.

3 Mistakes That Can Make Your Sun Protection Worthless

Karla Bowsher on June 4, 2018

Sunscreen and the right clothes can shield your skin from the sun’s harmful rays — but only if you avoid these three common errors.

How Amazon Prime Can Save You $665 a Year

Karla Bowsher on June 4, 2018

Financial analysts say an Amazon Prime membership is worth a lot more than it now costs. Here’s the trick to maximizing your own savings.

Protect Your Devices From Russian Hackers in Just Minutes

Karla Bowsher on June 1, 2018

The FBI is warning about nasty malicious software — and offering a simple preventive measure.

How You Can Save $379 on Food and Everyday Items This Month

Karla Bowsher on June 1, 2018

Save on turkey, vitamins and supplements, flea and tick products, and much more.

Here’s How Much Money Roseanne Barr’s Tweet Cost Her

Karla Bowsher on May 31, 2018

The TV actress and comedian stands to lose millions of dollars over a single sentence.

Many Women Let Men Handle Money: Why That’s Not Good for Anyone

Karla Bowsher on May 31, 2018

Many women relinquish control of the household finances. It’s a mistake that everyone can learn from.

7 Chains Offering You Free Doughnuts on Friday

Karla Bowsher on May 30, 2018

These shops will celebrate National Doughnut Day by handing out freebies — with no purchase necessary in most cases — on June 1.

More Job Hunters Are Now Being Asked to Do This for Free

Karla Bowsher on May 30, 2018

Expect to do a new kind of homework the next time you apply for a job. Here’s why.

This Is the Best Rewards Credit Card

Karla Bowsher on May 29, 2018

The average cardholder can earn $1,817 in rewards during the first two years of using this plastic, which was rated the best out of 61 rewards credit cards.