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18 Things You Can't Return to Amazon
18 Things You Can't Return to Amazon
Before tossing these items into your virtual shopping cart, be sure to read Amazon's return policy first.
September 17, 2020
10 Things You'll Spend More on in Retirement
10 Things You'll Spend More on in Retirement
From reading materials to debt, the demands on your savings during your golden years might surprise you.
September 16, 2020
10 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement
10 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement
We spend a lot of time worrying about running out of cash in retirement. But you might be surprised to see some of the things you'll find yourself spe…
September 16, 2020
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 4, 2020
No Summer Vacation This Year? What to Do with the Money You’ve Saved
No Summer Vacation This Year? What to Do with the Money You’ve Saved
Maybe that trip to Hawaii you dreamed about didn’t happen, but look at the bright side: You have a nice little windfall to plan for.
September 2, 2020
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A Guide to Streaming Services
A Guide to Streaming Services
Competition is growing. That’s giving you more choices—and a chance to save money.
August 27, 2020
The Five Top Consumer Complaints
The Five Top Consumer Complaints
Here are the top five complaints from a survey of state and local agencies from 19 states.
August 27, 2020
The 1 Piece of Financial Advice Growing Families Need to Heed
The 1 Piece of Financial Advice Growing Families Need to Heed
There are plenty of tips for how to save, but far fewer for how not to spend. That’s where a family values plan comes into play that will make it easi…
August 21, 2020
19 Products You'll Waste Money Buying at Warehouse Clubs
19 Products You'll Waste Money Buying at Warehouse Clubs
When time is short and your shopping list is long, it can be tempting to make a single stop at the warehouse club.
August 18, 2020
8 Things You Must Know About Retiring to the Carolinas
8 Things You Must Know About Retiring to the Carolinas
From the mountains to the beaches, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
August 14, 2020
Tax-Free Weekend Savings from August 7 to 9
Tax-Free Weekend Savings from August 7 to 9
Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia are holding (or starting) 2020 sales tax holidays t…
August 7, 2020
Tax-Free Weekend Dates, States and Savings for Back-to-School Shopping
Tax-Free Weekend Dates, States and Savings for Back-to-School Shopping
Sales tax holidays are a great way to save money on clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and other back-to-school necessities.
August 4, 2020
Sales Tax Holidays in 2020
Sales Tax Holidays in 2020
Sixteen states are having sales tax holidays this year. If you plan your shopping around these tax-free periods, you can save big on back-to-school cl…
August 4, 2020
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
July 30, 2020
The Finances of Homeschooling Your Kids: What It Costs, Tax Breaks, More
The Finances of Homeschooling Your Kids: What It Costs, Tax Breaks, More
If you're contemplating homeschooling for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond, consider these 10 things -- from surprising homeschooling costs to pot…
July 30, 2020
Good News: COVID-19’s Social Distancing Seems to Cure FOMO
Good News: COVID-19’s Social Distancing Seems to Cure FOMO
Fear of missing out can put you in debt, but social distancing means no one’s missing out on anything these days. Financially, that’s great news, espe…
July 29, 2020
Travel Is Cheap: Where to Go, What to Expect
Travel Is Cheap: Where to Go, What to Expect
Kiplinger's staff writer Emma Patch joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to talk about travel deals, cancellation policies, new sanitation protocols o…
July 21, 2020
10 Good Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
10 Good Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
You probably aren't using most of the perks tucked into that $119 annual fee -- which you don't need to pay to get the free Amazon shipping you crave.
July 19, 2020
Travel the World Without Leaving Home in Retirement
Travel the World Without Leaving Home in Retirement
You can still visit museums and marvel at their great works of art, tour historical landmarks and stroll through foreign cities ... from the comfort o…
July 1, 2020
Travel Tax Credit: Will Uncle Sam Pay You to Take a Vacation?
Travel Tax Credit: Will Uncle Sam Pay You to Take a Vacation?
There's a proposal in Congress to give you an "Explore America" tax credit of $4,000 or more to cover travel expenses. But don't pack your bags quite …
June 30, 2020
13 Luxury Goods That Are Cheaper at Costco
13 Luxury Goods That Are Cheaper at Costco
You could be missing out on huge savings: Costco sells a limited selection of luxury goods at discounted prices, both in-store and online.
June 27, 2020
Are You Ready to Travel Again?
Are You Ready to Travel Again?
You may be itching to travel, but the risks and rules—especially for international travel—may keep you at home a while longer.
June 25, 2020
COVID-19: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Change Our Spending Habits
COVID-19: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Change Our Spending Habits
The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything, including how we spend money. Are you spending less right now? Many people are. Here’s how to make th…
June 17, 2020
24 Best Travel Websites to Save You Money
24 Best Travel Websites to Save You Money
Traveling is fun and you can do it without breaking the bank — you just have to know where to go online first.
June 12, 2020
Shopping Deals and Discounts to Take Advantage of This Summer
Shopping Deals and Discounts to Take Advantage of This Summer
Our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey share deals and discounts for new grads, Father's Day and newlyweds that you don't want to miss out on. The pair …
June 8, 2020