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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know
529 Plans 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini
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United Airlines to Raise Baggage Fees
United joins other airlines in announcing higher baggage fees and other price hikes to offset rising jet fuel costs.
By Rachael Green
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The 12 Travel Tips Every Retiree Needs to Know
Traveling in retirement is a dream for many people. Here are 12 practical tips to help make that dream a reality
By Daniel Bortz
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Sell, Borrow or Stay? How to Use Home Equity in Retirement
Learn how to preserve your property's value, tap equity for income and make smart choices about downsizing, renting or leaving a legacy.
By Choncé Maddox
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Why the Ultra-Rich Still Lose Sleep Over Money
A look inside the lesser-known financial anxieties of ultra-high-net-worth individuals — and what those fears reveal about markets, policy, and wealth strategy.
By Choncé Maddox
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4 Money Habits Boomers Swore By That Millennials Are Walking Away From
Millennials are trading tradition for flexibility when it comes to building wealth.
By Choncé Maddox
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I Need to Cut $1,000 From My Monthly Budget, and I've Already Given Up Starbucks and Dining Out. What Else Can I Do?
Here are some creative ways to save up to $1,000 a month, even if you feel like you've already made all of the obvious cuts.
By Rachael Green
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How to Travel Worry-Free: Essential Tech Tools to Manage Your Home and Finances
Stay secure and stress-free while you travel with smart tech tools and services that help you manage your home, bills and security from anywhere.
By Dori Zinn
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Best Tax Prep Software of 2026: FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax and more
See how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best for you.
By Rachael Green
