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2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Buy an Extended Car Warranty?
Stacy Johnson on August 17, 2018
Nobody wants an unexpected repair bill, but are extended warranties and service contracts worth it? Here’s how to decide.
12 U.S. Destinations for the Perfect Last-Minute Summer Vacation
Karla Bowsher on August 13, 2018
There is still time for one last summer adventure if you choose wisely. These options work for a range of budgets and schedules.
This Trick Might Help You Fall Asleep Earlier Every Night
Karla Bowsher on August 12, 2018
This simple sleep technique is drug-free and cost-free, and a study suggests its impact is comparable to using pharmaceutical sleep aids.
The Library You Need to See in Every State and D.C.
Kari Huus on August 9, 2018
You don’t need to be bookish to make these libraries worth a visit. Among them are architectural masterpieces, places steeped in history or charm, and others that have an amazing wealth of books.
25 Things Babies Born in 2018 Won’t Ever Know
Ari Cetron on August 9, 2018
From dinner conversation and privacy to CDs and other technology that we once thought was cool — will you even be able to explain it all?
Looking for a Place to Retire? Experts Say This Region Is Tops
Karla Bowsher on August 8, 2018
One region is practically perfect for anyone open to retiring abroad. Plus, we have tips about what to weigh before you leave the U.S.
Great Places to Travel and Save in the Off-Season
Lucy Lazarony on August 7, 2018
Take in these terrific destinations when the crowds have thinned and the prices are lower.
12 Food Hacks That Will Save You Time, Money or Grief
Ari Cetron on August 7, 2018
These tricks will help you make better food minus the little irritations.
9 Books That Billionaires Say You Should Read
Gael F. Cooper on August 4, 2018
You probably can’t join their yacht club, but you can join their book club.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Wait to Take Social Security?
Stacy Johnson on August 3, 2018
Many financial advisers say you should always wait until age 70 to collect Social Security. They’re wrong. Here’s why.
5 Countries That Offer Cheap and Easy Retirement Living
Karla Bowsher on July 30, 2018
U.S. citizens will have an easier time living or retiring abroad if they choose one of these nations. Here’s why.
10 Tools Sure to Boost Your Garden’s Harvest
Karla Bowsher on July 30, 2018
Forget that trendy $100 herb-growing contraption that hogs counter space. These products will get you gardening for a lot less.
2-Minute Money Manager: Can I Protect My Money If I Go Into a Nursing Home?
Stacy Johnson on July 30, 2018
Medicaid — not Medicare — covers long-term nursing home expenses. But you must have a low income and few assets to qualify. Is there a way to work the system?
How to Build a DIY Air Conditioner in Minutes for Less Than $10
Jim Gold on July 29, 2018
This cheap and easy project will help keep you cool all summer — and that could keep you healthy.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get Disability Insurance?
Stacy Johnson on July 23, 2018
Health insurance will pay medical bills. But if you’re sick or can’t work, who’s going to pay other bills? Here’s what you need to know about disability insurance.
Survey Reveals the 10 Biggest Wedding Regrets
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 20, 2018
If you’re planning a wedding or know someone who is, consider these common regrets about costs, guests, stress — and even having a wedding at all.
The Cotton Ball Diet and Other Regrettable Health Fads
Gael F. Cooper on July 18, 2018
In pursuit of fitness, humans have come up with a bevy of ideas that range from ridiculous to dangerous. Here are 12 once trendy ideas — tapeworms, cigarettes, anyone? — that we really recommend you do not try.
8 Easy Ways to Make a Great Impression in Seconds
Hiram Reisner on July 17, 2018
Learning how to connect with people quickly is essential to landing new jobs and opportunities and to building relationships.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get Global Entry or TSA Precheck?
Stacy Johnson on July 16, 2018
Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are both programs that will speed you through airport security lines. I enrolled in the wrong one. Here’s how to avoid my mistake.
From Greener Grass to Better Pulled Pork — 46 Amazing Uses for Coca-Cola
Nancy Dunham on July 13, 2018
It may not be your beverage of choice — or maybe it is — but there are many excellent reasons besides a cool drink to keep it around the house.
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