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- The best cell phone deals in June
There’s a lot to celebrate in June. Father’s Day. New graduates. National Doughnut Day (yes, it’s a thing). The official start of summer. There are also many ways to save on your cell phone plan or a new cell phone in June.
- Looking for more data? Here are the best unlimited data plans
How do you use your cell phone? If your answer includes streaming music, watching videos or using your device as a Wi-Fi hot spot, it might be time to consider an unlimited data plan.
- People still want breakfast, study shows
Breakfast remains the industry’s growth game, according to a study by The NPD Group.
- When it comes to investing, finding the right asset allocation is what counts
What's the most important investing decision you can make? Asset allocation.
- How to calculate the return on your investment
Despite files — or email folders — full of investment statements and reports, you still may not really be sure how much your money is growing. However, there is a simple way to get a quick idea of how a particular investment is doing.
- The best Memorial Day sales and deals of 2016
Americans will pay tribute to fallen military service members on Memorial Day. But over the long weekend, they’ll also probably head outdoors for sun, barbecue — and some shopping.
- What to buy (and skip) in June
June is a time for dads, grads and newlyweds. But what else does the month mark? Deals.
- More banks turn to biometrics to keep an eye on security
Are you a technophile who likes signing in to your banking app with a fingerprint? Get ready for more, because banks are now capturing not just fingerprints but scans of your voice, eye and face to improve security.
- How new grads can avoid these five money mistakes
Figuring out finances when you've just graduated college can feel overwhelming, especially when there are first jobs and apartments to find. Fortunately, with a little gumption, it's easy to get started.
- Own a small business? How you can improve your cash flow management
One of the most essential jobs for a small-business owner is ensuring that enough money is coming in — at the right time. With the right prioritizing, it's easy to make sure you always have enough cash on hand.
- Should you refinance before the Fed decides on rates?
The Federal Reserve decided to leave short-term interest rates unchanged when it met in April but left open the possibility of raising rates in mid-June. Just how much should the Fed’s rates guide homeowners’ decisions about refinancing?
- A budget traveler's guide to staying connected while traveling abroad
Having a phone with a data plan at your disposal while traveling can be a literal life saver, but international phone service is notoriously expensive for unwary travelers. Fortunately, there are ways to prepare for, and even avoid, these steep charges.
- Eight ways to eat healthy on a budget
There's a prevailing myth in this country that eating healthy costs more, but you don't have overspend in order to eat well.
- The best ways to invest $5,000
Building up $5,000 to invest isn’t easy — no matter how you did it, the process likely involved a fair amount of penny pinching and going without. So here’s the good news: investing that money is fairly easy.
- The best international roaming cell phone plans
International roaming rates are nothing to mess around with, so it’s important to know what you’re on the hook for before you travel abroad. We’ve surveyed the mobile landscape and picked out the carriers and plans that are most friendly to frequent out-of-country travelers.
- Four questions to ask before starting a franchise
Opening a franchise is a tempting approach to entrepreneurship. You get a playbook and an established brand, and the franchising opportunities appear virtually endless. But it’s not all froyo and free lunches. Before you sign any franchise agreement, ask yourself these four questions.
- What should business owners think about in the first year?
The first year of a small business’s existence is crucial, as entrepreneurs run headlong into critical questions. It's important to keep yourself focused on your goals and make sure your finances are sound during this period.
- How to snowflake your debt
A debt snowflake is a way of paying off debt that immediately captures small savings for use toward outstanding bills. Here's how to do it.
- Wal-Mart takes on Amazon Prime with new ‘ShippingPass’
Wal-Mart is taking aim at Amazon’s loyal following with a pilot service called ShippingPass that promises the coveted service of fast, free shipping.
- How to buy new tech on eBay without getting ripped off
Over the years, eBay has become much more than just an auction site. But if you're shopping on eBay, you still need to make sure you know as much as you can about who you are buying from.