Miriam Cross
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Travel Insurance to Protect Your Vacation
Travel A comprehensive travel insurance policy covers all sorts of problems that might derail your trip. But mind the gaps.
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When Uber Doesn't Work: New Ways to Get a Ride
Travel Three alternatives to getting around town without using the transportation app.
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Score Discounted Tickets to Popular Plays or Movies
spending Online lotteries and apps can help you get deals on last-minute tickets.
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Steer Clear of These 4 Tourist Etiquette Traps
Travel American tourists sometimes get a bad rap for their boorish behavior abroad. Avoid that fate with these tips.
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Rent Your Home for Fun and Profit
Making Your Money Last Websites such as Airbnb make it easy to rent out a spare room, a wing of your house or a backyard cottage.
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How to Swap Homes to Save Money
Travel Eliminate lodging costs by doing a home exchange when you travel.
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Best Places to Get Money in an Emergency When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund
spending If you don't have enough saved for a rainy day, here are four sources to tap.
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5 Keys to Building Wealth in Your 20s
savings Just starting out? Follow our advice for tending to your finances and you’ll reap big rewards.
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How Your Credit Card Can Protect You
credit & debt More than a convenient way to pay, it also comes with valuable consumer benefits.
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Should Young Adults Accept Financial Help From Their Parents?
savings Sometimes it makes financial sense to remain tethered to your parents, but work on a plan to start breaking the financial bond.
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Financial Infidelity and 5 Other Relationship Deal Breakers
savings There are many romantic things you could do with your date on Valentine's Day besides compare your budgets or tally debts.
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How to Make the Most of Your Airline Miles
Business Travel With some carriers, it's not how far you fly, it's how much you spend that counts.
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5 Things You Must Know About Hotel Rewards Programs
Business Travel The perks you get can be more valuable than those from the airlines.
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How to Handle Money Issues Between Friends
spending Mixing friendship and money can test even the strongest bond. Use these tips to keep your relationship and your finances on track.
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5 Money-Smart Ways to Use Your Phone When Traveling Overseas
Travel If you're traveling overseas, you have many new options for keeping in touch without spending a bundle.
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6 Things You Must Know About Your Used Tech
Technology You can sell, trade in or donate your gently used castoffs.
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Great Ways to Travel With No Hassle
Travel Our top picks for on everything from travel deal sites to loyalty programs.
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Smart Ways to Pay Less for Dental Care
insurance Use open enrollment as an opportunity to fill holes in your coverage.
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Hotels Offer New Perks for Loyal Guests
Business Travel They’re luring guests with wine tastings, art exhibits and even free Lego sets.
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4 Small-Cap Dividend Stocks With Big Appeal
investing We found a handful of small companies that offer good income and growth potential. Plus: An ETF for fans of dividend growers.
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7 Things You Must Know About Lifetime Learning
college It’s never too late to go back to school, for a degree or for pleasure.
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The Pros and Cons of Getting a Degree Abroad
Paying for College Tuition may be cheaper, but other costs may offset the savings.
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3 Modern-Day Tipping Dilemmas
spending Do you really need to tip the barista? Your Uber driver? A bad waiter or waitress?
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River Cruises Offer More Scenery, Fewer Crowds
Travel Considering a vacation on the water? River cruises provide a calmer, more intimate experience than mega-liners.
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