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- Borrow these five big-ticket wedding items instead of buying
Wedding costs can add up, especially when it comes to the big stuff. Save money by borrowing some things, like the canopy or decor.
- Why you should have bonds in your portfolio
Bonds are frequently overlooked, but they don't need to be. Investing in this asset class can be an important part of a balanced portfolio.
- Should you set up a trust fund for your child?
Trust funds aren't just for the ultra-rich. Depending on your financial situation, they can be a smart way to provide for your children and plan for the future.
- Why Sports Authority filed for bankruptcy protection
The big-box sporting goods store, once a bastion for cheap treadmills and other products, has announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will close several stores.
- How to improve your credit score
The average American credit score is 625, which is far from perfect. Fortunately, you can take steps to improve yours.
- When should you hire a professional to do your taxes?
Is your tax return more complicated than you thought it would be? There may be some situations when it's better to call in a professional for help.
- How to avoid a tax audit
Tax season isn't known as the most enjoyable time of the year. But avoiding a tax audit can definitely make the experience less painful.
- How cheap oil impacts your wallet
Oil has fallen to rock-bottom prices lately, which can have a positive effect on personal finances at home.
- How much debt is too much?
There are different types of debt, as well as associated levels of financial strain. Here's how to tell if you're too far in the red.
- How to get in with the airport lounge set
Dreaming of cushy seats and a quiet place to recharge before your flight? Depending on where you're flying, and with what carrier, you might just be able to get into an airport lounge.
- Why American Airlines wants to alleviate flight delays
This year, American Airlines is introducing a program that will make flight delays be marginally less painful.
- Do this instead of getting a loan to pay off your credit card
Taking out a loan to pay off your credit card can be risky. There are other alternatives for paying off credit card debt.
- Nine food budgeting hacks you need to know
Grocery shopping is a perennial chore, but it doesn't need to be complicated. With a little advance planning, it can be easy - and even cheap.
- Five steps toward early retirement
Retiring on the early side isn't just an internet phenomenon. There are steps you can take to make this dream a reality.
- Leap Day is here, and so are the deals
Leap Day only comes around once every four years. That makes it a cause for celebration, commemoration and best of all, sales.
- Five things newlyweds need to know about investing
Getting married is an exciting time filled with risk and adventure. But it's also a great time to start stabilizing your finances and even begin investing for the future.
- Leap Day deals: Score free t-shirts, desserts, and cheap lobsters on Feb. 29
Several stores and restaurants are offering freebies and special offers to those attempting to celebrate Feb.29 in style. Even better, if you were actually born on a Leap Day, you can score the very best of these offers.
- Federal work study programs: a student guide
In the jigsaw puzzle that is paying for college, work-study jobs are the sky pieces — they help fill in the gaps between everything else.
- Shopping for one: A dozen grocery hacks for living single
You can avoid more expensive, smaller servings and still not have your food spoil too quickly.
- How to choose a bank
In the market for a place to put your money? There are several important things to consider when deciding where to place your cash.