Latest articles by Kaitlin Pitsker
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How to Build a Website
business With these inexpensive tools, it’s easy to create your own site.
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Watch for Student Loan Errors
credit & debt Some loan servicers may be dropping the ball on keeping you up-to-date on how much you may owe.
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How to Decipher a Financial Aid Letter
Paying for College Some colleges blur the lines between loans and grants.
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Relief for Student Borrowers
college These workarounds may help borrowers who are ill, whose school closed, or who have other college debt issues.
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Keep Data Safe in the Cloud
Technology Internet-based services to back up and store files and photos are inexpensive.
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Monopoly for a New Generation
spending The game plays into millennial stereotypes, but in reality we’re not much different than other generations.
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A New Way to Pay Down Your Student Debt
college Companies and rural areas offer tax breaks and other benefits.
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Talk to Your Parents About Caregiving
Caregiving While they're still active and healthy, you should broach the subject of what assistance they'll expect from you as they age.
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New Security Systems Give Peace of Mind for a Dollar a Day
Technology New home security systems are affordable, versatile and easy to install.
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Co-ops Put College Students to Work
college These schools give students on-the-job training before they graduate.
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Think Twice About Free Wi-Fi
Technology Hackers and ID thieves have new tricks to target travelers.
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Student Loans Will Cost More
college Beware that federal student loans will be more expensive this year because of rising interest rates.
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Venice, Fla.: A Great Place to Retire for Your Health
retirement You’re never far from water and white-sand beaches in this gulf-coast city. You’re not far from quality health care, either.
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Best Deals in Cloud Storage
Technology Edit, store and share documents for free with low-cost cloud storage.
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Cut Your Streaming Costs With Help from the Library
Technology Switching from pricey cable subscriptions to free streaming services can save you money without limiting what you can watch.
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You Can Save Money Shopping with Refurbished and Open-Box Appliances
Technology You’ll find the biggest savings on older models, but you can save about 30% on current-generation items.
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Top Tech Bargains of 2018
Technology An expert shares her tips for buying electronics on a budget.
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Finding a Smart Lock That Clicks for You
real estate Lock and unlock your door with your smartphone, no matter where you are.
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Planning for Retirement as a Single Person
retirement If you’re unmarried and childless, you need special strategies for retirement saving, health care and estate planning—and a support network you can call on.
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Wells Fargo Tries to Make Amends
savings If you were a victim of its fraudulent activities, take the initiative to claim your money.
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Take Steps to Protect Your Facebook Data
Technology Like Facebook but worried about your privacy? Here's how to protect yourself.
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What You Must Know About Flying With Your Pet
Travel If you want Fluffy to come with you, get your paperwork ready — and prepare to pay.
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Trim the Cost of Pet Care
Smart Buying Your furry friends can run up a big tab over their lifetime, but we'll show you how to keep expenses in check.
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Smart Ways to Manage Your Student Loans
college You could consolidate or refinance to lower your payments, but some options will increase your overall costs or eliminate federal loan safeguards.
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