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Tax Day: Don’t Miss These Food Deals, Freebies and Special Discounts
Discounts You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, Krispy Kreme, and more.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Samsung Users: Your Texting App Is Changing
If you use Samsung Messages, you may need to switch soon. Here’s what to know before the app stops working.
By Carla Ayers
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How Much Would the Smokey and the Bandit Run Cost Today?
See if the caper is worth today's gas prices in a Trans Am vs a modern car.
By Sean Jackson
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Our Grandchild Wants Help Paying for a $90k-Per-Year College.
We're 75 with $3.2 million. Our son is pressuring us to help pay for our granddaughter's college so she can avoid student loans. What should we do?
By Maurie Backman
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This Simple Rule Can Stop You From Blowing Your Inheritance
An inheritance can seriously improve your finances, but use the 30-60-90-day rule to avoid the temptation of spending it immediately or making rash investments.
By Phillip Reed, JD, CAPP™
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7 Tips to Save on Driving Costs This Summer
These seven strategies will help keep a lid on skyrocketing gas and car-repair prices.
By David Rodeck
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Got a $10k Tax Refund? Here's What You Can Do With It
Here's a solution that benefits both of you.
By Sean Jackson
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Is Your Car Making You a Distracted Driver?
You do your best to stay focused on the road, but some features on newer cars are demanding more and more of your attention.
By Rachael Green
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How 'This Single Mother with Only a High School Education' Reached $1 Million and Retired at 59
Ever wonder how someone who's made a million dollars or more did it? Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series uncovers the answers.
By Joyce Lamb
