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5 Warm-Weather Family Christmas Getaways for 2026Sponsored
Trade snow for sunshine this Christmas. Learn about five warm-weather family getaways, festive activities and ways to save on your holiday vacation.
By Carla Ayers
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Holiday Shipping Costs 2026: USPS vs. UPS vs. FedExCompare 2026 holiday shipping costs from USPS, UPS and FedEx. Learn about seasonal surcharges, delivery fees and ways to save when mailing gifts.
By Choncé Maddox
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10 Things to Know About Advertised DrugsBig Pharma spends billions to get you to ask for brand-name drugs. Here’s how to protect your wallet.
By Dawn Fallik
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Don't Waste Your Money on Bad Gifts. Try This Instead.Holiday Happiness These strategies, backed by behavioral finance, can help you find presents that your loved ones will truly enjoy.
By Alicia Adamczyk
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Where's the Best Place to Store $10k Now?Knowing where to store $10k positions you to take advantage of high rates now, with the flexibility to pivot if inflation continues to rise.
By Sean Jackson
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3 Ways to Reclaim Your WealthWith inflation eroding purchasing power, here are three pivots to help you get back ahead of rising costs.
By Sean Jackson
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The FIRE Movement Has Changed. Here's What Financial Independence Looks Like TodayRising housing costs, inflation and changing priorities have reshaped the path to financial independence. Here's how today's FIRE strategies differ from the original movement.
By Paige Cerulli
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8 Tricks to Shop for Glasses if You're Over 50Shopping for glasses often gets trickier — and more expensive — as you age. If you've over 50, take these steps when you set out to buy a new pair.
By Bruce Horovitz
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5 Places to Spend Christmas Instead of HostingSponsored
Skip hosting Christmas this year. Discover five festive destinations where you can enjoy holiday lights, family activities and new traditions.
By Carla Ayers
