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Retirees, Transform Your House Using Smart Home Technology
home Going high-tech allows you to control your lights, locks and many appliances with voice activation and can help you age in place. Here's what to consider when deciding on the different options.
By Jackie Stewart
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Complain and Be Heard
Feature Getting our money back for the extended warranty and gap insurance we didn't want took patience and persistence.
By Mark Solheim
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Think Twice About Applying for Credit
Basics Credit card issuers are offering a lot of incentives, but your credit score could suffer.
By Michael Korsh
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Complain and Get Results
Smart Buying Use these tried-and-true strategies to get companies to listen to you.
By Emma Patch
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Win in a Red-Hot Housing Market
Becoming a Homeowner Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, these strategies will help you get the best deal.
By Daniel Bortz
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New Perks From Our Best Rewards Cards
Smart Buying No annual fee, new tiered rewards and more cash back are some of the offerings.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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14 Worst Things to Buy at Walmart
how to save money Walmart prides itself on low, low prices. We did some comparison shopping regarding Walmart vs. Amazon prices and those of other retailers. The price differences may surprise you.
By Bob Niedt
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The Most Popular Items Sold on Amazon Prime Day
Feature Amazon Prime Day moved up to June 2021 after a dive into October in 2020. Here are the most popular items sold this week.
By Bob Niedt
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Staunton, Va.: The Perfect Place (for Me) to Retire
Smart Buying Why not head farther south? Virginia is retiree-friendly, it doesn’t tax Social Security, and it has no estate or inheritance tax.
By Bob Niedt
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