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11 Worst Wedding Gifts for Newlyweds
Smart Buying When it comes to wedding gifts, it’s not just the thought that counts.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: Sales on a Downtrend
Economic Forecasts Weakening retail sales and high inventories point to further cuts in production.
By David Payne • Last updated
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Winter Storm Ruined Your Holiday Travel Plans? Here’s How to Get a Flight Refund
Winter Storm Elliott caused widespread flight cancellations across the U.S., especially for Southwest Airlines passengers.
By Ben Demers • Last updated
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Holiday Tipping Guide: Who to Tip (And How Much?)
Holiday tipping for the people who’ve helped you throughout the year is important – but somewhat fraught. We’ve got guidance.
By Emma Patch • Published
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17 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree Included)
spending These discount retailers stock plenty of bargains, but not all of the merchandise is worth the buck, especially since Dollar Tree’s price increase.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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Considering a Timeshare? Don't You Ever!
Smart Buying Getting out of them is nearly impossible, and some people who have tried have fallen prey to a new breed of scammers.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Last updated
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How to Get Rid of a Timeshare
Travel It’s not easy, and you will never get back what you paid for it.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Last updated
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Break the Cycle of Recurring Subscription Fees
Smart Buying These apps track your regular monthly charges, and a couple will even cancel those you don’t want.
By Miriam Cross • Last updated
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Amazon Raising Annual Fees for Amazon Prime Membership
Amazon Prime As expected, Amazon is hiking the cost of Amazon Prime membership for the first time in four years.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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