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Traditionally low-rent digs now offer private rooms plus plenty of perks.

Make these changes to your car to get better gas mileage.

Fee packages make it easier for you to calculate the true cost of your trip. But they're still just extra charges you might want to skip.

A smart phone may soon replace your plastic. But don't ditch your credit cards yet.

Knight Kiplinger gives his advice to a teacher uncomfortable receiving expensive gifts from students' parents.

Double the fun with new apps and add-ons that let your tablet or smart phone play well with its big HDTV brother.

Now you can do more than just check your earnings record and get benefit estimates.

Invest in stocks, your career and even your love life. Our ideas are designed to pay dividends.

Kimberly Lankford shares her most popular advice of the year.

Don't miss the New Year's Eve deadline for taking required minimum distributions from your retirement accounts.

Congress may still extend the law allowing retirees to make tax-free transfers to charities.

Before you retire from driving, investigate your local transportation alternatives.

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Voting requirements have changed in many states. Brush up on the rules now to make sure your vote gets counted.

Time is on your side. Small, steady contributions will grow into a sizable stash.

Reap lifetime financial rewards by pinpointing the best time to start your benefits.

Shop around to compare plans or consider switching to a Medicare Advantage plan to lower your costs.

Large dogs run up the biggest upfront tab, but beware the high annual cost of rabbits and guinea pigs.

It pays to know how much you might pay in state and local taxes before you move.

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Before you splurge, take time to consider all the financial angles and come up with a solid plan.

Studies show that most women don't plan for retirement -- and ultimately pay the cost.

There are many simple ways to reduce spending without diminishing your quality of life.

Fully half of the retirees surveyed this year said they left the workforce earlier than planned.

Find out whether your bank is in a network that waives the ATM fee at member banks abroad.

Betsy and Warren Talbot, of Seattle, Washington, jettisoned their possessions and their careers to be perpetual globe-trotters.

Claiming Social Security benefits early while still working means you'll face the dreaded earnings test. Be sure you understand the rule that can take away cash today but deliver beefed-up benefits tomorrow.

As part of our annual Best Cities feature, here's a look at the top five metropolitan areas for retirees.

When choosing a place to retire to there are lots of factors to consider aside from fun in the sun. Ample healthcare and low crime rates are just as important ...

Some cities are better suited to mid-career workers than to retirees, and some appeal to recent grads more than to families. That's why we picked five ...

These products can allow seniors with mild cognitive impairments to remain independent longer.

You can trim the cost of Internet access through your cable company and eliminate some of the extra charges when you order tickets for sports or entertainment events.

Find answers to your Medicare questions with these resources.

Ah, the temperature is high and the living is easy. Nothing like having a few friends over, grilling some meat and mingling over a few cold beers or ...

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It took Roz Fitch nearly 20 years to turn her second home into a one-of-a-kind vacation getaway.

You don't need a bright idea or a winning lottery ticket to amass that much cash.

Get inspired to turn your vision into reality.

Reaching retirement age doesn’t equate to actual retirement for more and more Americans these days. According to AARP, 17.9% of people age 65 and older ...

These 11 tips will help make a trip to the big screen more affordable.

These sites can help you find the right facility if your mom or dad has dementia.

Don't pay more than you have to when it comes to taxes, remodeling and your mortgage.

The aging population provides an abundance of business opportunities for baby boomers looking for a career switch.

Upgrade with universal-design features that will help you as you age. It's all about convenience now, and saving money and safety later.

We can always take a cue from the past and move in with our kids, but I hope we won't have to.

Our etiquette experts guide you through four awkward money moments.

State workers say hello to 401(k) plans and so long to automatic cost-of-living boosts.

Taxes don’t stop when your paycheck does. In fact, tapping your retirement nest egg comes with all sorts or new rules -- and opportunities.