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40 Best Amazon Prime Benefits to Use in 2022
Smart Buying Amazon Prime membership will soon rise to $139 a year. Get your money's worth by following this guide to the best Prime perks to use for the rest of 2022.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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What to Expect from the 2022 Summer Travel Season
Travel Travelers have been dealing with the trials and tribulations of canceled trips and elusive refunds for nearly two years. It will get better this year.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Overdraft Fees Are On Their Way Out
Smart Buying New overdraft policies are emerging as consumers and government officials pressure banks to get rid of the fees.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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How to Just Say No to Binge Spending
Smart Buying Don’t let emotions steer you into buying things you don’t need or can’t afford. Know the warning signs and follow these tips.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® • Last updated
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What Does Your Credit Score Really Mean?
Basics Your score helps lenders assess the likelihood you’ll repay a loan. It can also help you assess your credit health.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Scammers Target Last-minute Shoppers
Scams Products may be in short supply, but potential thieves are not. Be “scam smart” to keep your holiday happy.
By Elaine Silvestrini • Published
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12 Best Costco Cyber Monday Deals
Costco The warehouse club giant’s holiday shopping deals don’t stop with Black Friday. It has plenty of hot deals for Cyber Monday, too, and some of them include Costco’s vaunted Kirkland Signature brand.
By Bob Niedt • Published
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Best Black Friday Deals at Costco
Costco The venerated warehouse chain unleashes holiday bargains in hopes you’ll also snap up Costco’s Kirkland Signature house-brand line of goods as well.
By Bob Niedt • Published
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Shop for a New Wireless Plan and Save Big
Smart Buying Competition is fierce, and carriers are dangling free phones and streaming subscriptions.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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