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- JetBlue flights, Vegas hotels, and the week's best travel dealsJetBlue flights to anywhere in the States can be had for as little as $43, and a stay in a Las Vegas hotel is less than a night out to dinner. Read on for the best travel deals of the week from JetBlue, VirginAirways, and more.
- Kentucky Derby 2014: How popular is it compared to other sports?Kentucky Derby 2014 will be plenty popular. Last year's event drew more than 16 million TV viewers. But how does that stack up in the modern sports hierarchy? Well, the Kentucky Derby is no Super Bowl, but it's still giving NASCAR a run for its money.
- Hulu joins the streaming wars with free mobile contentHulu will offer free streaming content on mobile devices without the need for a Hulu Plus subscription, the company announced this week. In conjunction with the free streaming on mobile devices, Hulu also said it will be launching its next-generation Hulu Plus iPhone app
- To rent or to buy? Why buying a home isn't always the best choice.You have saved enough money for a down payment for a house and know that you can afford to buy. But is it the best use of your money?
- May deals: the best and worst things to buy this monthMay is a great month to find deals on spring clothing and 60" HDTVs, but sales on electronics, including Apple products and laptops, will be hard to find in May.
- ‘Capital’ offense? Best-selling book calls for progressive tax on wealth.'Capital in the Twenty-First Century,' by French economist Thomas Piketty is a dense, nearly 700-page historical treatise on economics that some are saying will be remembered as a watershed moment in our understanding of money. It was the best-selling book on Amazon last week.
- Frontier Airlines will charge economy travelers for carry-on bagsFrontier Airlines has introduced a new barebones ticket option with one big catch. Economy travelers on Frontier Airlines now have to pay extra for seat assignments and overhead bin space.
- HBO makes Amazon Prime price hike 'worth it,' survey saysHBO's deal with Amazon to stream content for Prime users may be paying off already. Over half of consumers who originally thought the new $99 subscription rate for Amazon Prime was too high now feel that the cost is justified, due to the addition of HBO content.
- Textbook costs are rising faster than college tuitionTextbooks and supplies cost the average college student $1,200 per year, and that price tag is rising quickly. But there are some ways to avoid paying out the nose for textbooks.
- Heartbleed, yes, but how else are we vulnerable online?The Heartbleed bug raised serious questions about how secure our information is online, but it's only one of several ways that hackers can steal information. Here's how to protect yourself, from Heartbleed and more.
- Nine surprising credit card perksIf you use a rewards-based credit card, chances are you're aware of standard perks, like cash-back rewards or airline miles. But some credit card companies are going a bit further.
- How rich do you have to be to actually feel rich?Being wealthy isn't as easy as it sounds. A new article makes the case that the top earners in the world’s largest economy have greater trouble making ends meet than the 99 percent might think.
- HBO content: Does it make Amazon Prime price hike worth it?HBO and Amazon have entered a multi-year contract that gives Prime subscribers access to HBO shows. Can it make up for the recent Amazon Prime price increase?
- Is a lack of confidence hurting women's careers?Women have made great strides in the workforce in recent generations, but they still lag behind in terms of executive positions and salary. Could confidence be the key?
- Best day to buy cheap flights? It's not what you think.Cheap flights are easiest to find on Tuesdays, according to conventional wisdom. But according to a new report, the best time to buy cheap flights is actually later in the week, and you'll maximize savings by traveling on certain days.
- Cutting the cable chord? Seven things to know first.Cable cutting may be trendy at the moment, but there are key facts to consider before taking the plunge. Read on to find out whether all cable cord-cutters are pirates, how much money you could actually save, and more.
- Deciding when to take Social Security benefitsRetirees who begin collecting Social Security before their full retirement age can take a significant cut to their benefits -- but there may be a way to "reset" that process and ease those reductions.
- Four ways to get your child excited about investingTeaching a child the basics about what investing is about might be tough at first, but finding ways to make the subject accessible to kids can help them understand it.
- Discounts on Apple iPad app, Galaxy Reverb smartphoneDealnews.com has tracked down some new discounts, including ones for an Apple iTunes app, a Samsung smartphone and other gear.
- Amazon Fire TV vs Chromecast: why pay more for a set-top box?Amazon Fire TV and other set-top boxes like Apple TV and Roku are pricier than streaming sticks like Google Chromecast, but are they worth the extra cost? It comes down to the features you want.