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25 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
25 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
Many of warehouse club Costco's store-branded Kirkland Signature items get high marks for quality and value. Check out our picks.
July 21, 2021
21 Best and Worst Things to Buy at Aldi
21 Best and Worst Things to Buy at Aldi
The German supermarket chain is known for low prices, but not every item on Aldi's shelves is a bargain. See our list of the best and worst buys.
July 14, 2021
Myth: Life Insurance is NOT Taxable
Myth: Life Insurance is NOT Taxable
The reality is that life insurance is treated as an asset in your estate. And if the payout pushes your estate past federal or state estate tax exclus…
July 12, 2021
22 Secrets to Save Money on Travel
22 Secrets to Save Money on Travel
We all dream of taking that perfect solo or family vacation, but planning on a budget can be hard.
July 10, 2021
How to Disaster-Proof Your Home
How to Disaster-Proof Your Home
Natural disasters are going to happen. Take steps to prepare—and see if you can get help with the costs.
July 9, 2021
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How Much Does an Amazon Prime Membership Cost?
How Much Does an Amazon Prime Membership Cost?
The cost of an annual Amazon Prime membership has remained steady, even as Amazon struggled during the COVID-related lockdown and new competition aros…
July 8, 2021
14 Must-Have Items for Your Home Emergency Kit
14 Must-Have Items for Your Home Emergency Kit
Now more than ever, you need to be prepared to survive on your own in the case of disaster — days without power, food or water from the tap.
July 3, 2021
9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
The Grand Canyon State offers so much more than that gorgeous hole in the ground. Check out whether you'd like to spend your golden years in this sout…
July 2, 2021
Financial Advice from America’s Founding Fathers
Financial Advice from America’s Founding Fathers
What money-management guidance can we glean from the words — and experience — of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and others?
July 1, 2021
How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
That Amazon Prime membership costs you at least $119 a year. You haven't been using most of the perks and you didn't buy anything on Prime Day, so you…
June 25, 2021
How Teens Can Start Investing Through a Roth IRA
How Teens Can Start Investing Through a Roth IRA
By beginning to invest in a Roth IRA at an early age, today’s teens can become tomorrow’s millionaires.
June 14, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2021
Prime members can plan their Prime Day purchases in advance to efficiently score the biggest and best deals throughout the two-day event.
June 14, 2021
Best Things to Buy at Dollar Tree Dollar Stores
Best Things to Buy at Dollar Tree Dollar Stores
You might be surprised by some of the items you can and should purchase for just a buck.
May 27, 2021
Super Deals and Discounts for 2021
Super Deals and Discounts for 2021
Consumer prices are popping as the economy reopens, and that means finding good values is more important than ever. We uncovered bargains on everythin…
May 25, 2021
What Kids Need to Know About Finances
What Kids Need to Know About Finances
In a digital world, it's even more critical to teach children how to handle cold, hard cash.
May 24, 2021
8 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
8 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Since this year's tax deadline was pushed back to May 17, many people just recently filed their tax return. That means there are a lot of tax refunds …
May 21, 2021
10 Ways to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances
10 Ways to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances
There's a good chance that many adult children will have to get involved with their parents' financial lives as they age.
May 21, 2021
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
Service members face a range of threats – from the lethal to the financial. A wide array of generous benefits and programs are meant to offset some of…
May 19, 2021
Estate-Planning Your Stuff with T. Eric Reich
Estate-Planning Your Stuff with T. Eric Reich
What to do with the house, the vacation house and the china? We talk with a financial adviser who's got some wise counsel. Also, who makes up the so-c…
May 2, 2021
11 Places That Will Pay You to Live There
11 Places That Will Pay You to Live There
Working remotely? You may want to check out these places that'll pay you to move there.
April 23, 2021
What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
Do you know how much you’re able to contribute or what the funds could be used to pay for? How about how contributing affects your taxes? Check out th…
April 14, 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks to cover expenses expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic lock…
April 8, 2021
7 Ways to Save Money When Shopping Online
7 Ways to Save Money When Shopping Online
Shopping online has long been a popular option. In these times, it’s increasingly a must. Here’s how to save money when filling your cart with the cli…
March 23, 2021
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Third Stimulus Check
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Third Stimulus Check
If you don't have to use your third stimulus check for basic necessities, consider putting the money to work for you. You'll thank yourself later.
March 20, 2021
Put an Estate Plan in Place
Put an Estate Plan in Place
Begin with the basics, starting with a will. You may even be able to use an online will-writing program.
March 19, 2021