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23 Great Gifts for the Athletes and Outdoors Enthusiasts on Your List
Nancy Dunham on December 13, 2018
Imaginative ideas for the outdoorsy set include hand warmers, trekking poles, bear spray and lighted bocce balls.
7 Good Reasons Generation Z Is Opting Out of College
Donna Freedman on December 13, 2018
For earlier generations the idea of pursuing a college degree was a dream or a demand of the times, but that is changing, for some legitimate reasons.
Get 12 Percent Cash Back When Shopping Today Only
Money Talks News on December 13, 2018
For 24 hours, get twice the cash back from hundreds of merchants when you shop.
Is Expensive Champagne Worth It?
Marilyn Lewis on December 13, 2018
You can enjoy a lovely sparkling wine for New Year’s Eve without a Champagne price.
Social Security Q&A: Can My Husband Get a Spousal Benefit?
Russell Settle on March 17, 2020
If a husband leaves the workforce to care for kids, can he claim spousal benefits in retirement based on his wife’s work history?
9 Major Companies Face Threat From Amazon
Alex Valdes on January 6, 2022
As the online giant invades one market after another, these well-known companies are circling the drain.
7 Credit Score Myths: Fact vs. Fiction
Allison Martin on December 12, 2018
Here are some of the most common credit myths, along with simple ways to give your credit score a boost.
Is Your State Ready for Recession? The Best- and Worst-Prepared for the Storm
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 11, 2018
It’s only a matter of time before the next economic downturn comes along. How ready is your state?
7 Great Gifts for the Elders in Your Family
Gael F. Cooper on December 11, 2018
Here are thoughtful ways to please and provide for older loved ones.
Payless ShoeSource Prank Teaches All Shoppers a Lesson
Karla Bowsher on December 10, 2018
Who would pay $600 for a $30 pair of shoes? Potentially anyone, as an experiment recently made clear.
5 Gifts That Teach Kids About Money
Angela Colley on December 10, 2018
Looking for some stocking stuffer ideas? Why not skip the trinkets and toys this year and give your kids something they can really use – an investment in their future.
2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Fastest Way to Pay a Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 2, 2020
This reader wants to know if she’s too old to take on a mortgage — and if she does, the fastest way to pay it off.
Boost Your Social Security Check With This Overlooked Strategy
Karla Bowsher on December 9, 2018
Are you among the retirees ignoring this tactic for increasing their Social Security benefits payment?
5 Retail Lies That Cost You Money — and How to Foil Them
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 9, 2018
Not everything a retailer says is on the up and up. Here are five common ways stores bend the truth, and how you can avoid being taken.
This Mind Trick Boosts Retirement Savings Rates by 31 Percent
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2018
An easy mental exercise can dramatically increase the share of income you save for retirement — especially if you’re a woman.
New Medicare Tool Lets You Compare Prices of Outpatient Procedures
Karla Bowsher on May 7, 2020
Here’s a new way to save yourself hundreds to thousands of dollars in health care costs — and it takes just minutes.
10 Places to Find the Perfect Gift for Anyone
Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2018
Gadgets you can control from your smartphone? Your favorite childhood candy? Here’s where to find the perfect present.
Here’s What Americans Say They’d Do to Stay Employed
Alex Valdes on December 7, 2018
Here’s how far people say they would go to keep their jobs — and some tips on how to stay gainfully employed.
A Bad Week for Stocks: Is the Party Finally Over?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 6, 2018
Is the sun setting on the mighty bull market? Maybe. Here’s what you should do next.
Is It Really Worth Buying a New Cellphone?
Tina Chang on December 6, 2018
Here’s what to consider before you commit to yet another shiny new device.
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