Follow our tips and save big on shopping, home, tech, travel -- and even ways to make money on your money. Take a look:
Best Time to Buy Big-Ticket Items
You could save a bundle on everything -- from a car to appliances and even a home -- if you make major purchases at times when prices are most likely to be at their lowest levels of the year.
Invest on the Cheap With Commission-Free ETFs
ETF providers are slashing expense ratios, and Charles Schwab leads the pack in the race to the bottom. The broker's 21 exchange-traded funds are among the cheapest available. Plus, if you're a Schwab brokerage customer, you can invest in the ETFs commission-free.
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Get a Cash Bonus for Opening a New IRA
It often makes sense for job switchers and retirees to roll over their 401(k) to a traditional or Roth IRA. A handful of discount brokerages, including five of our top-ranked online brokers, compete for your retirement dollars that you've saved with another company by offering cash incentives that range from $100 to $2,500, depending on how much you invest. Consider these five.
Trim Your Mortgage Rate With a 'Nonbank'
When we shopped a handful of banks and direct lenders for a 30-year fixed-rate loan, we found that the direct lenders tended to beat big banks by an eighth to a quarter of a percentage point.
3 Tips to Update Your Bathroom for Less
The time of year, where you shop, and how you design can all affect your remodel costs. For example, you can get a better deal from contractors if you schedule the work when they're not busy, typically between November and January.
Top Tech Bargains of 2017 -- Laptops, Tablets, TVs, Data Plans
We asked Benjamin Glaser of DealNews.com where to find great tech values. Here are his top picks.
How to Save Big on Exotic Travel
Renting a castle or private island for a family or friends’ reunion is more affordable than you might think.
Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Warehouse Club Is Best for Your Wallet?
We checked how the popular warehouse clubs stack up in several categories -- from who has the better return policy to store credit card. Here's what we found.
Best Tools to Save on Online Shopping
To land the best price when you're shopping online, be sure to use all of the tools at your disposal. Here are several online shopping tools and price comparison sites we like.
Surprising Perks From Your Credit Card
It's likely you already carry a credit card that gives you access to freebies or special sports, theater or music events. Make sure you're not missing out on all the perks your card has to offer.
3 Ways to Save on Air Travel
Going the less expensive route will still get you there, but with money to spare. Use these strategies to lower the price of your next plane ticket.
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The Impact of Social Security on Divorced Retirement Income
Social Security spousal benefits can quickly get complicated when remarriages and other circumstances are taken into account. Let’s explore some examples.
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The Many Definitions of Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)
The definition of modified adjusted gross income differs depending on what the calculation is used for.
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards February 2023
Smart Buying Looking for the credit card that pays the most cash back? These lenders may pay hundreds of dollars, with minimum hassle.
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I-Bond Rate Is 6.89% for Next Six Months
Investing for Income If you missed out on the opportunity to buy I-bonds at their recent high, don’t despair. The new rate is still good, and even has a little sweetener built in.
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What Are I-Bonds?
savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds enormously popular with risk-averse investors. How do they work?
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Netflix Password Sharing Crackdown: What Will It Cost You?
After threatening to limit the popular practice of password sharing for months, the streaming giant has outlined a plan to make it happen.
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Your Guide to Open Enrollment 2023
Employee Benefits Health care costs continue to climb, but subsidies will make some plans more affordable.
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Watch Out for Flood-Damaged Cars from Hurricane Ian
Buying & Leasing a Car In the wake of Hurricane Ian, more flood-damaged cars may hit the market. Car prices may rise further because of increased demand as well.
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What You Need to Know About Life Insurance Settlements
life insurance If your life insurance payments don’t seem worth it anymore, consider these options for keeping the value.
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Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards February 2023
credit cards Business road warriors and leisure travelers can use travel rewards credit cards to turn miles logged into other things — including more travel.
