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- Eight things you'll need to hibernate your way through winter
Bears do it, bees do it, squirrels and snakes do it, so why can't we all just sleep, snuggle and hide out inside until April? Well, we kind of can.
- Look for credit card late fees to rise in 2017
If “pay credit card bills on time” isn’t on your New Year’s resolution list, maybe it should be. In 2017, more issuers may bump up your credit card late fees, which already run well above $30.
- How can couples deal with income differences?
Income gaps between partners are more common than parity. Only a quarter of married couples had annual earnings no more than $4,999 apart in 2015.
- Sell your extra event tickets using these 10 simple steps
You bought tickets for a game or show that was months ahead. Now that it's closer on the calendar, you have a more pressing commitment. Here's what to do.
- How to pick the perfect parka
A great parka can keep you dry and warm, no matter the weather. We look at different price points, materials, and constructions.
- Five New Year’s resolutions for small business owners
As a small business owner, you can use the new year to tackle things you’ve been putting off or try new ideas for your business.
- Here's why you've been hanging drapes wrong your entire life
Hanging drapes isn't exactly rocket science, but it's not for the faint of heart, either. A well-hung window treatment can completely transform a room, and a poorly-hung treatment can completely ruin one.
- Three student loan resolutions for 2017
People have a better chance of accomplishing New Year's resolutions that are specific and attainable. If you’re trying to accomplish something big, such as getting out of student loan debt, these factors are even more important.
- Many banks boost overdrafts by counting big debits first, report says
Nearly 40 percent of the biggest US banks surveyed order transactions in a way that leads to increased overdrafts, according to a new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Here's how to avoid these costly fees.
- Why you should be careful about car depreciation
For most car owners, your cars will depreciate, and that can have implications on your insurance.
- Fifteen ways to hack your KitchenAid stand mixer
A variety of attachments – including a beater, slicer, and whisk – open up a world of cooking opportunities.
- Are smart TVs ever as good as dedicated streaming players?
The short answer is: sometimes. But the full explanation is a bit more complicated.
- Why we treat some forms of money as less 'real' than others
Money is money, whether it’s cash in our hands, plastic cards at checkout counters, or encrypted bits of data coursing between computers on the internet. But our brains don’t view all money as equal, which could get us in trouble.
- Last-minute ways to cut your 2016 tax bill
Doing a tax checkup now doesn’t need to take much time, and it could free up money for your holiday shopping budget.
- Five unique Star Wars Christmas gifts
We took a deep dive into Etsy, Threadless, Society6 and a few other online marketplaces to find Star Wars-themed gifts for the Jedi who has everything, all made by talented artists, designers and jewelers.
- Financial planner answers common personal finance questions
When you’re a financial planner, clients come to you with pressing personal finance questions. The same questions tend to crop up from different clients. Here are the most common ones, with answers.
- A personal finance guide to jury duty
Any financial advisor with a pulse will tell you to stash away emergency funds. You may not necessarily have 'jury duty' in mind for these so-called rainy days, but you should.
- What to look for in an Airbnb listing before booking
The next time you're scanning available vacation spots online, look for these things to ensure a positive experience.
- Four tips to successful New Year's resolutions
Changing a habit is hard, and resolutions require that. But successful resolutions have a few characteristics in mind.
- The worst credit card mistakes you can make this holiday season
A string of poor financial decisions can easily push one to start the new year on the wrong foot. This guide outlines some of the biggest personal finance pitfalls one can fall into, and why it’s important to avoid them.