Miriam Cross
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These Services Alert You to Identity Theft. Are They Worth It?Scams A number of services promise to notify you if you are a victim of credit fraud. But you'll pay a hefty fee.
By Miriam Cross
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4 Ways to Get More Value From Your Travel Rewards PointsTravel Points-and-miles blogs are awash with strategies on how to snag free flights by racking up rewards points, often through everyday spending on credit cards.
By Miriam Cross
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Charitable Giving Under the New Tax Lawtax law The new tax law may discourage donations. But you can still support your causes and reduce your tax bill with these strategies.
By Miriam Cross
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Be Smart with Social Media at Work
Feature You’ve got to be careful with what you post online. That goes double when the workplace is involved.
By Miriam Cross
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How to Post on Social Media Without Crossing the Line at Work
business Remember that everything you post on social media is public, no matter what your privacy settings.
By Miriam Cross
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What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled or DelayedTravel Knowing what your rights are and what airlines typically offer to keep customers happy can help get you on your way sooner.
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How Your Credit Score Is Calculated
credit & debt Here's the formula for success no matter which model lenders use.
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How to Stop Getting Robo Calls
Scams Technology has made those annoying recorded calls ubiquitous, and technology can help you fight back.
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3 Ways to Beat the Crowds at Popular Travel Spots
Travel Enjoy your vacation with the masses.
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5 Bargain Vacation Destinations Off the Beaten Path
Travel We picked five destinations that are just as good as their pricey, crowded, touristy counterparts.
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Rebuilding Your Home and Finances After Disaster Strikes
insurance Mopping up—and drying out—after the hurricanes was only the first challenge. Now the victims have to struggle through recovery.
By Miriam Cross
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11 Tricks to Shopping at Amazon's Whole FoodsSmart Buying With Amazon.com now firmly in control of Whole Foods, ways to save money at that grocer are growing for Amazon Prime customers but perhaps diminishing for everyone else.
By Miriam Cross
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Rick Steves GuidebooksTravel What makes the guidebooks of this ubiquitous public television personality rise above the rest? The host of the PBS travel documentary series "Rick Steves' Europe" is just as enthusiastic and subjective in print as he is on the screen.
By Miriam Cross
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How to Beat Longer Lines at the AirportBusiness Travel Global Entry speeds you through security wherever you go.
By Miriam Cross
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When It Pays to Bend Financial RulesFinancial Planning Financial rules of thumb take a lot of the guesswork out of money issues, but one size may not fit all.
By Miriam Cross
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Buying a New Car? Check the Resale ValueBuying & Leasing a Car Even people who hold cars forever should pay attention to this metric.
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Protect Against Social Security Fraud With an Online Accountretirement Protect against fraud by setting up an online account at any age.
By Miriam Cross
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Best Places to Check Your Credit Reports and Credit Scores for Freecredit score You can say goodbye to year-long waits and high fees to check your credit thanks to these trusted free resources.
By Miriam Cross
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The Nongambler's Guide to Las VegasTravel There's plenty to do in the gaming town without rolling the dice.
By Ryan Ermey
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The Worry-Free Way to Rent a CarTravel On the perennial question of whether to take the extra insurance coverage, our advice may surprise you.
By Miriam Cross
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How to Navigate Four Sticky Situations When You TravelTravel Before you try to switch seats on a plane, or use your phone on the train, learn these points of travel etiquette.
By Miriam Cross
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Best Banks for Frequent Travelers, 2017savings
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Best Banks for Students, 2017savings
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Best Banks for Millennials, 2017savings
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