Miriam Cross
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When Your Credit Card’s Travel Insurance Coverage Isn’t Enough
Travel Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but the limited coverage may not be adequate if you are taking an expensive trip.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Making It in the Gig Economy
business Whether you’re earning extra money or working full time, you’ll need to adopt new financial strategies.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Where to Go for the Best Off-Season Travel
Travel You can save money and avoid the crowds by visiting popular vacation spots at unpopular times.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Car Lease Ending? Expect to Pay More
Buying & Leasing a Car Now may be a good time to buy a certified used car.
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Identity Theft: Act Now to Protect Yourself
Scams Identity thieves are more skilled at their nefarious craft than ever.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Managing a Financial Hardship: Real Life Stories
Financial Planning If you get laid off or are hit with a major household expense, do you have enough saved to help cover expenses? Here’s how three people were able to cope.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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Virtual Credit Card Numbers Cut Fraud Risk
credit & debt Randomly generated numbers linked to your account means you won't have to carry your card.
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New Perks for a Top Rewards Card
credit & debt The Capital One Venture Visa card gets even better with enhanced travel benefits.
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Deferred-Rate Cards Can Be a Ticking Time Bomb
credit & debt Pay off deferred-rate cards before the low rate expires.
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Lock Your Credit Card If It Goes Missing
credit & debt Locking — rather than cancelling — a card, will block purchases and other ways a thief could hurt you, while still allowing recurring payments and similar conveniences to carry on unaffected.
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New Strategies for Smart Borrowing
credit & debt Rising interest rates and new tax rules mean taking a different approach to how you shop for loans and manage your debt.
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Putting the Brakes on Fuel Efficiency
Business Costs & Regulation The White House plan to freeze fuel economy standards faces a rough ride.
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10 Best Credit Unions Almost Anyone Can Join, 2018
credit union Credit unions are nonprofit institutions owned by their members -- meaning they tend to offer accounts and services that are more customer-friendly than those of large national banks.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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5 Great Second Career Moves
careers Many people suffer from job burnout, but making the decision to change careers can be a bit overwhelming, especially after decades of building expertise.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
retirement Even if you're unmarried and without dependents, you should still have a will.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Disaster-Proof Your Vacation With Trip Insurance
Travel Travel insurance can recover some costs when a natural disaster ruins your vacation.
By Miriam Cross Published
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How Amazon Ruined Whole Foods (Or Maybe Not)
Smart Buying I was a happy Whole Foods shopper until recently.
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The Big Short
business Publisher: Norton, W.
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Get a Free Hotel Room
savings Treat yourself to a free night with one of these hotel rewards credit cards.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Best Regional Banks, 2018
savings Regional banks have a smaller reach than big national banks, but many are large enough to offer considerable resources for their customers.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Best Banks for Military Personnel, 2018
savings Service members face challenges, such as frequent moves and overseas deployments, that call for ease and simplicity in banking.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Best Banks for Millennials, 2018
banking These are some of the top financial institutions for millennials in 2018.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Best Banks for Families With Students, 2018
savings These are the best financial institutions for families with students in 2018
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Best Banks for Frequent Travelers, 2018
savings These are the best traveler-friendly financial institutions for 2018.
By Miriam Cross Published
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