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Inflation in the United States has remained above 5% for 25 consecutive months. It overlaps in part with the onset…
Until the moment you finalize your tax return, the big question for most people is whether you owe money to…
If you buy a car at a dealership, be prepared to get a litany of offers from the dealership's F&I…
A comedian sold his house near Los Angeles and wants to buy a penthouse condo north of Miami. No, there's…
Tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as 401(k) plans and IRAs are crucial tools as you invest for your future. If you've…
Sending money to a family member to celebrate their birthday is almost as American as apple pie. But Clark advises…
Picture this: You recently bought a vehicle. After the purchase, you discover a recommendation to use premium gasoline with your…
To get a tax credit, you need to owe the IRS at least the full amount that the credit is…
If you still mail payments for monthly bills, the processing times on the other side can impact when your payment…
Southwest Airlines is unique in that it doesn't offer assigned seating. Its first-come, first-served system is based on how early…
The price of eggs, up 70%, is the latest headline-catching price increase during this period of high inflation. But, more…
Money is at the forefront of our minds more often than normal as Americans. Inflation, down from its peak, still…
Mixing family and business can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. How about doing it with your aging…
The IRS requires you to file your 2023 income tax return, or request an extension, by April 18. If you're…
The housing market has been challenging for people in the market since the tail end of 2021. Prices skyrocketed late…
You want to book your next hotel room at the best possible rate. Should you make a reservation directly with…
Paying cash for a new or used vehicle at a dealership? Chances are you've heard this common advice: Don't tell…
I've got a lot of photos to store, but I don't want to spend extra money on it. Where can…
Mattresses don't last forever. When you're ready to get rid of your old mattress, you may need to hire someone…
Americans have become more privacy-conscious this century with the maturity of the digital age. There are practical reasons for that…
Costco sells all sorts of unexpected items beyond bulk groceries. That includes engagement rings, vacations, furniture, caskets and swimming pools.…
Silicon Valley Bank, one of the 20 largest banks in the United States, collapsed out of nowhere earlier this month.…
The Silicon Valley Bank meltdown at the end of last week caused a temporary massive panic about the security of…
"Nothing is certain but death and taxes," Benjamin Franklin once wrote. The fact that we're going to die one day…
Paying a fair price for healthcare, including prescription medications, often seems needlessly difficult. Sometimes the differences in cost are so…
Last week, Silicon Valley Bank became the second of three notable banks to collapse in short order. It took about…
The financial transition from childhood to adulthood can be rough. In addition to gaining responsibilities that you've never held and…
Raising your homeowners insurance deductible in order to save money may sound counterintuitive. But it's a common strategy to lower…
Buying a car is the second-most expensive purchase that many of us make in our lives. So it makes sense…
Cruises are a gold standard for people who love traveling the world at relatively affordable prices. If you can find…
