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- Six ways to enjoy Hawaii without going broke
Hawaii is expensive. But while moving or even vacationing there isn't cheap, it can be done.
- Seven questions to ask before switching cell-phone carriers
Your current cell phone carrier isn’t cutting it anymore, and you’re ready for a change. Pause before you pull the trigger.
- Top travel deals: Take the perfect Caribbean cruise in November
Take your pick of fall escapes in this week's roundup of the best travel deals. Treat your family to a stay at a Disney resort, book a Western Caribbean cruise, and more.
- Follow these tips to get the best deal every time you shop in-store
Shopping at your local brick-and-mortar store shouldn’t deliver a bigger hit to your wallet than shopping online. Here’s how you can guarantee a good deal after you’ve already left home.
- Why debt management plans don't work for everyone
Debt management plans are touted as an alternative to bankruptcy and an affordable way to pay back credit card debt. But bankruptcy is sometimes a better choice, and dropping out of a plan can have serious consequences.
- Southerners are happy with their salaries, survey finds
How does your location affect your financial concerns? We cover regional differences in debt, money worries, and more.
- Two credit cards that extend benefits to authorized users
An authorized user on a credit card account is someone who has a card in their name, but is not directly responsible for paying the bill. Many credit card companies offer incentives for adding an authorized user to your account.
- You share utilities with your roommates. Why not your phone bill?
Having roommates may already lower your cost of living: You share rent, utilities, maybe even food. If you’re managing expenses collectively, a shared cell phone bill shouldn’t be too much extra trouble.
- Should I keep renting or buy a house?
The jump renting or owning is a huge financial step, not just a change in lifestyle. You’ll need a potentially hefty down payment, solid credit and a plan to live in the same place for long enough to make buying worth your time and money.
- Best women's fashion deals
Revamp your fitness wardrobe and snag a late-summer look in the week's best women's fashion deals.
- Four ways to save without your savings account
A saving strategy that doesn’t feature a savings account might seem counterintuitive, like trying to get in shape without a gym membership. But you don’t need elaborate equipment to break a sweat, and you don’t have to depend on your savings account to boost your nest egg.
- September is the perfect time to buy these nine things
But unfortunately, it's not a good time to score a deal on the iPhone 7, an iPad, or a large appliance.
- Super shoe deals: $1 flip flops, Nikes for under $35
You'll find casual picks and dressy kicks in this week's roundup of the best shoe deals.
- HARP loan extended through 2017, offering relief to underwater homeowners
The FHFA estimates that over 300,000 homeowners who owe more than their home is worth could still refinance through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) to lower their monthly payments and avoid foreclosure.
- Five DIY kitchen upgrades under $100
The kitchen is, on average, the room that will add the most value to a home, and a few low-cost upgrades can yield a huge return on investment.
- Amazon launches car comparison site as auto buying moves online
Edmunds.com, TrueCars and Kelley Blue Book are among the main resources consumers currently use to research cars and get pricing quotes from dealers. If Amazon were to establish links to local dealers, it could become a formidable competitor.
- Here's how much you should be saving for college
With some thoughtful planning, you can come up with a reasonable estimate of your 'magic number' for college savings.
- Your personal finance guide to America's national parks
Whether you’re a first-time camper or an old pro, here are some tips to save money in and around the parks.
- Why you need a separate bank account for your side job
One of the first things to do when taking up a side job is to open a separate bank account specifically for it. The point is to create a system to track business and personal expenses separately.
- Getting a new credit card? Six questions to ask your issuer.
Your credit card issuer may be willing to help with things like managing payments, raising credit limits, and more.