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Retirees, Use Video Chat Freebies to Gather the Family for the Holidays
Smart Buying Free video conferencing apps have become household names this year as Americans turned to them for virtual gatherings throughout the year.
By the Editors of Kiplinger's Retirement Report • Published
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New Venmo Card Personalizes Rewards
Smart Buying The Venmo Visa Credit Card pays you 3% cash back in the category in which you spend the most.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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2020 Tech Gift Guide: The 10 Best Values + The 10 Best, Period
Smart Buying From laptops to loudspeakers to, yes, shoes. Check out the latest gee-whiz gadgets to make an impression during gift-giving season.
By Brad Moon • Published
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How Holiday Shopping Happens in a Pandemic
Smart Buying Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year will be like never before. DealNews analyst Julie Ramhold joins us to talk about how to navigate sale season. Hosts Sandy Block and David Muhlbaum also talk about the Biden agenda and what to be thankful for in 2020
By Sandra Block • Published
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47 Stores That Won’t Be Open on Thanksgiving Day, 2020
Smart Buying Is Target open on Thanksgiving? Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving? What about Best Buy, Costco and others? We’re tracking dozens of major retailers that won’t be open on November 26.
By Bob Niedt • Published
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Give Your Budget Some Love
Budgeting Think of it as a flexible tool to prioritize—and achieve—your goals.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
Budgeting A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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Sales Tax Holidays in 2020
Tax Breaks Seventeen 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 clothes, energy-efficient appliances, and more.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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The Holidays Won’t Be Canceled
Smart Buying Malls will be quieter, but consumers will still go shopping.
By Sandra Block • Published
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