Spending
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines for 2025: When To Send Your Packages
These carriers want you to know their holiday shipping deadlines so you can get your packages to their destinations on time.
By Joey Solitro
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Does My Car Insurance Cover Rental Cars?
Is it safe to decline the extra coverage car rental companies offer you when booking? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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Smart Strategies for Paying Your Child an Allowance
By giving your kids money to spend and save, you’ll help them sharpen their financial skills at an early age.
By Ella Vincent
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Did My $50,000 Starbucks Habit Ruin My Retirement Plan?
The real retirement cost might not be as devastating as it seems.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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A Financial Planner's Guide to a Stress-Free Adventure Abroad
Start by looking at flight/accommodation costs, have a flexible schedule, seek out credit card rewards, prep for health issues and plan to cook your own food.
By Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF®
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Do I Still Need Travel Insurance If I Have Coverage Through a Credit Card?
Travel Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?
By Rachael Green
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Four Christmas Flight Booking Tips
Follow these Christmas flight booking tips from Phil Dengler, co-owner of the Vacationer.
By Erin Bendig
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Eight Things You Must Know About Retiring to the Carolinas
retirement From the picturesque beach towns to cozy mountain communities, North Carolina and South Carolina offer retirees plenty of incentives.
By Bob Niedt
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The Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations
Which airlines should you book and which should you avoid if you want to make it to your destination on time?
By Rachael Green
