Latest articles by Miriam Cross
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10 Amazing Vacation Rentals Around the World
Travel Tired of the same old cabin in the woods every summer?
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6 Things You Must Know About Tracing Your Roots
spending Use online tools and services to fill out the branches of your family tree.
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Travel Apps That Offer Real-Time Access to Travel Agents
Travel A handful of high-tech services aim to provide personalized advice.
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How to Travel by Tour and See the World
Travel From the beaches of Samoa to the palaces of India, these excursions include all the arrangements and offer as much hand-holding as you want.
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The Etiquette of Fundraising
spending Follow our advice to give generously, or fund-raise for a cause dear to you, without stretching anyone’s limits.
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Austin, Tex.: A Great Large City for Retiring in Good Health
retirement For retirees looking to relocate, Austin's low taxes could be a main attraction.
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Is it Better to Book Travel Directly or Use an Online Travel Agency?
Travel Each has its merits, but what's the better way to pay?
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6 Things You Must Know About Home Cooling Bills
real estate Some simple steps can help you hold down the cost of beating the heat.
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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.
