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Make a Plan for Your Parents' Care
Make a Plan for Your Parents' Care
The ideal time to begin talking with your parents is before they need care.
January 24, 2022
22 Products You’ll Waste Money Buying at Warehouse Clubs
22 Products You’ll Waste Money Buying at Warehouse Clubs
We talked to shopping experts to find out which products shoppers should steer clear of (and why) at warehouse clubs Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s.
January 22, 2022
Honey, We Need to Talk About Money
Honey, We Need to Talk About Money
Instead of focusing on the numbers, couples might have more success discussing their goals.
November 24, 2021
How to Choose the Right Payment App
How to Choose the Right Payment App
Using PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and other apps is convenient, but there are pros and cons to each.
November 23, 2021
Shop for a New Wireless Plan and Save Big
Shop for a New Wireless Plan and Save Big
Competition is fierce, and carriers are dangling free phones and streaming subscriptions.
November 23, 2021
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Are You Financially Ready to Have Children?
Are You Financially Ready to Have Children?
Yes, children are expensive. Can you handle it? A financial planner with a new baby at home has some helpful suggestions and guidelines for all the po…
November 22, 2021
Changes Coming to Flood Insurance with Laura Lightbody
Changes Coming to Flood Insurance with Laura Lightbody
The National Flood Insurance Program is getting an overhaul that could send your rates up (or down). We dig into what's changing with this coverage th…
November 19, 2021
10 Ways to Save On Your Cell Phone Plan
10 Ways to Save On Your Cell Phone Plan
We’ve rounded up 10 techniques to cut expenses on both your cell phone plan and your device.
November 10, 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…
November 9, 2021
13 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class
13 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class
Middle-class Americans are still feeling a financial squeeze. Fortunately, there are several tax breaks to help those who are struggling financially.
November 8, 2021
Flood Insurance May Cost You More
Flood Insurance May Cost You More
New national rating procedures will raise premiums for more than 3.8 million policyholders.
October 29, 2021
Make the Most of Your Charitable Donations
Make the Most of Your Charitable Donations
Take a closer look at whether you’re getting the most bang for your donated bucks.
October 28, 2021
Saving for College? Everything You Need to Know About 529 Plans
Saving for College? Everything You Need to Know About 529 Plans
529 plans offer considerable convenience and potential tax savings when putting money aside for education. That said, there are still a range of rules…
October 22, 2021
Negotiate a Better Deal
Negotiate a Better Deal
For a price break on a number of products and services, all you have to do is ask. But first read up on tactics the experts use.
September 30, 2021
Readers Share Tips for Raising Money Smart Kids
Readers Share Tips for Raising Money Smart Kids
What's the right age for a child to have their own credit card? Opinions vary.
September 29, 2021
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
These valuables and documents, along with some items you hold dear, should be stored securely at your bank.
September 25, 2021
9 Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
9 Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
September 24, 2021
18 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at Trader Joe’s
18 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at Trader Joe’s
Everything you need to know to save money and shop smarter at the quirky Trader Joe’s supermarket chain.
September 16, 2021
Complain and Be Heard
Complain and Be Heard
Getting our money back for the extended warranty and gap insurance we didn't want took patience and persistence.
August 31, 2021
10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
Know what's covered, what isn't, and how to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
August 30, 2021
13 Reasons to Shop at Walmart (Even If You Hate Walmart)
13 Reasons to Shop at Walmart (Even If You Hate Walmart)
If you haven't shopped at the world's largest retailer in some time, here's some of what you've been missing.
August 4, 2021
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
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
States Boost 529 Plan Incentives
States Boost 529 Plan Incentives
Many states provide a tax break for residents, and now they're offering matching contributions and other perks.
July 9, 2021