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- Airlines can boot whiny frequent flyers, Supreme Court rulesAirlines offering frequent flyer benefits now have the Supreme Court's permission to drop you from their loyalty programs at will. What does the ruling mean for passengers?
- Building a career despite the pressure of student debtThe true cost of student debt isn't just paying back loans, but can hinder a college graduate's career by limiting job options, as 27-year-old Evan DeSimone tells NerdWallet.
- Amazon Fire TV: How does it stack up against Apple TV and Roku?Amazon Fire TV, Amazons new set-top box streamer, is heating up the battle for your living room. But is Amazon Fire TV any better than Roku or Apple TV?
- Apple discounts are more frequent, bigger than ever beforeApple is notorious for its lack of sales, and shoppers used to opt for older generations of products for a discount. But Apple resellers are now not only discounting brand-new models, they're doing it with abandon.
- Retirement planning? Don't forget your pets.Retirement planning and pet expenses are topics that are rarely discussed together, but that needs to change. 'Pet parenting' can take a big bite out of an overall retirement budget.
- Mistakes to avoid during tax seasonCompleting your taxes on time and correctly might be time-consuming, but leaving out information or making errors can cause problems. NerdWallet offers some tips to keep in mind as you prepare your tax return.
- Talking money with Oakland Athletics' SogardNerdWallet talks with Oakland A's star Eric Sogard about how his family manages their budget, sticking with his long-term financial goals and the importance of financial planning.
- Winter gear discounts: Champion hoodie for $9, $80 off Adidas jacketIt may be April, but don't let the calendar discourage you from checking out these discounts on cold weather gear from Champion, Columbia and Adidas in this roundup from Dealnews.com.
- How does a graphic designer manage money?NerdWallet’s How Do You Money? series asks people from various walks of life to share their attitudes and approach to personal finance, with the goal of bringing transparency to discussions surrounding money. In this installment we spoke with Austin Saylor, a 29-year-old graphic designer in Boone, N.C. This is how he does money.
- April Fools' Day prank? Nope. The best and worst things to buy in April.April Fools' Day kicks off a month that brings midseason deals on clothing and a chance to sign up for Pandora before the price hike goes into effect. Home purchases, like mattresses and vacuum cleaners, are smart to avoid during April shopping – no foolin'.
- The battle for brick-and-mortar customers is heading to the dressing roomRetail stores had a tough holiday season, and much of that was due to poor foot traffic in an increasingly e-commerce retail space. So what are they doing to get customers back in the store? Racetrack layouts, non-existent checkout lines, and selfie-ready dressing rooms.
- 401(k) plans: Stop worrying and just start investing401(k) plans can be overwhelming. How much should you contribute? What are the best investment selections? These questions can be crippling, but the sooner you start contributing to your 401(k) plan, the more time your money will have to grow. It is important to just get on with it.
- Don't let these men's shoe deals run awaySpring is just around the corner and you need a pair of new kicks to welcome the warm weather. Check out these men's shoe deals to save a little money while searching for style.
- Child identity theft: Your child's ID is a big targetChild identity theft is a huge problem because it can go undetected for years. One study says 1 in 10 children have someone else using their Social Security number.
- A writer's ongoing recovery from credit card debtNerdWallet profiles a 32-year-old writer from Seattle who carries nearly $16,000 in credit card debt from a past career in music. Climbing out of this financial hole means curbing expenses and being disciplined in paying down the debt, she says.
- Bargain retailers replacing department stores in the nation's mallsAs major brick-and-mortar chains like JCPenney close their stores in shopping malls, bargain stores are moving in and adding thousands of new locations across the country.
- Ten financial goals for your 30sPlanning for retirement means thinking about your future finances while you're still working and earning money. NerdWallet offers some tips to make the most of your investment options now so you'll have greater financial resources later.
- Samsung 500GB portable drive for $235, Toshiba 1.5TB drive for $65Dealnews.com has gathered some discounts on portable computer storage products, including Lexar thumbdrives, and external drives from Western Digital, Toshiba and Samsung.
- All the financial advice you need fits on a 4x6 index cardAccording to University of Chicago social scientist Harold Pollack, all the financial advice you need could be written down, folded up, and tucked in your wallet.
- The case for a 100 percent stock portfolioThe old rule of thumb about the right mix of stocks and bonds is that the percentage in stocks should be 100 minus your age. But lower interest rates mean a more aggressive stock portfolio is usually a better option these days.