Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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Key Things To Know About Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance can help you pay for emergency medical expenses that arise when you’re on a trip, so you won't have to pay medical costs upfront.
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Lifetime Access to a Luxury Cruise Ship Could Be Your Retirement Plan
Thinking about retiring on a luxury cruise ship? With programs like the new “Endless Horizons,” you can retire at sea and travel the world for the rest of your life.
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High Electric Bills? Here's How You Can Save
High electric bills this summer can be blamed on sweltering temperatures and rising demand.
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Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner: Which is Cheaper to Keep Your Home Cool?
Heat pump vs. air conditioner: which is a better option? As electricity costs surge amid what is expected to be one of the hottest summers on record, what can you do to cool off?
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What Are Credit Card Hacks and Do They Work?
Learn what credit card hacks are and if you should actually use them.
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since April 2023. Should You Refinance?
Mortgage rates drop to 6.34%, the lowest level they've been in over a year.
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Wisconsin Launches First Home Energy Rebate Program to Save Homeowners Money
Wisconsin residents can save up to $14,000 on energy efficiency improvements. Other states will follow.
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You Can Now Open a 100-Year CD. But Should You?
With a 100-year CD, you could potentially leave millions to a charity or future generation.
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These are the Most Common, and the Most Unique, Items Left In Ubers
The 2024 Uber Lost & Found Index shows that riders keep forgetting the usual items — phone, keys, wallet — but many have left behind unusual, and sometimes questionable, items too.
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Kiplinger's Best Credit Unions
credit union Credit unions are nonprofit institutions that are owned by their members. Many of them keep fees down and offer respectable interest rates on at least some of their accounts.
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How to Decide Between a Money Market Account vs High-Yield Savings Account
There aren't many drastic differences between a money market account and a high-yield savings account, so which to choose comes down to researching what’s best for you.
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States Where Your Mail Is Most Likely to Be Lost
These are the states where your mail is most likely to be lost. Here's what you can do about it.
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The Top Money Market Accounts
Money market accounts are interest-bearing accounts at a bank or credit union, typically paying high interest rates. Here are the best ones.
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Best 6% Interest Savings Accounts
Want 6% interest on your savings? You could earn an APY of 6% or higher with these accounts, but you'll want to lock in rates soon.
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How to Get Reimbursed if The Tech Outage Canceled or Delayed Your Flight
Did the global Microsoft outage disrupt your travel plans? Here's how to get reimbursed if your flight was canceled or delayed.
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The Secret Credit Card for Amazon Shopping
This "secret" credit card for Amazon Prime shopping can maximize your cash back rewards. Plus get a $300 bonus.
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How Do Credit Cards Work? Interest and Fees Explained
Knowing how credit cards work is a critical first step to avoiding debt traps or surprise fees — and unlocking valuable perks.
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Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Warehouse Club Is Best for Your Wallet?
Smart Buying When comparing Costco vs. Sam's Club, which comes out ahead? We checked how they stack up in several areas. Here's what we found.
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Rent a Luxury Pool This Summer With Swimply — the Airbnb of Pools
With Swimply, you can live it up at a luxury pool while escaping the heat and going for a swim.
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Beryl Portends a Harsh Hurricane Season: Are You Ready?
Hurricane Beryl is breaking records as the first hurricane of the season. Do you have the insurance you need?
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Seven Best Vacation Spots to Beat the Summer Heat
The best vacation spots to beat the summer heat and embrace the comparatively cool include Alaska, Reykjavík, British Columbia, and Stockholm.
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Fourth of July Cookout Essentials: Where to Get the Lowest Prices
We compared Fourth of July cookout staples from different stores. Here's where you can score the lowest prices.
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These Street Names Could Boost Your Home Value by Thousands
Living in a home with one of these street names could significantly increase the value of your property.
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Pet Ownership: What It Really Costs to Own a Dog or Cat
What's the true cost of pet ownership? Here's how much you should expect to pay when adopting a new furry friend.
