Miriam Cross
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These Services Alert You to Identity Theft. Are They Worth It?
Scams A number of services promise to notify you if you are a victim of credit fraud. But you'll pay a hefty fee.
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4 Ways to Get More Value From Your Travel Rewards Points
Travel Points-and-miles blogs are awash with strategies on how to snag free flights by racking up rewards points, often through everyday spending on credit cards.
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Charitable Giving Under the New Tax Law
tax law The new tax law may discourage donations. But you can still support your causes and reduce your tax bill with these strategies.
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The Power of Living Within Your Means
Budgeting Budgeting is work, but it allows you to spend your money on what you value most.
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Be Smart with Social Media at Work
business You’ve got to be careful with what you post online. That goes double when the workplace is involved.
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How to Post on Social Media Without Crossing the Line at Work
business Remember that everything you post on social media is public, no matter what your privacy settings.
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What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed
Travel Knowing what your rights are and what airlines typically offer to keep customers happy can help get you on your way sooner.
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How Your Credit Score Is Calculated
credit & debt Here's the formula for success no matter which model lenders use.
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How to Stop Getting Robo Calls
Scams Technology has made those annoying recorded calls ubiquitous, and technology can help you fight back.
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3 Ways to Beat the Crowds at Popular Travel Spots
Travel Enjoy your vacation with the masses.
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5 Bargain Vacation Destinations Off the Beaten Path
Travel We picked five destinations that are just as good as their pricey, crowded, touristy counterparts.
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Rebuilding Your Home and Finances After Disaster Strikes
insurance Mopping up—and drying out—after the hurricanes was only the first challenge. Now the victims have to struggle through recovery.
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11 Tricks to Shopping at Amazon's Whole Foods
Smart Buying With Amazon.com now firmly in control of Whole Foods, ways to save money at that grocer are growing for Amazon Prime customers but perhaps diminishing for everyone else.
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Rick Steves Guidebooks
Travel What makes the guidebooks of this ubiquitous public television personality rise above the rest? The host of the PBS travel documentary series "Rick Steves' Europe" is just as enthusiastic and subjective in print as he is on the screen.
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How to Beat Longer Lines at the Airport
Business Travel Global Entry speeds you through security wherever you go.
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When It Pays to Bend Financial Rules
Financial Planning Financial rules of thumb take a lot of the guesswork out of money issues, but one size may not fit all.
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Buying a New Car? Check the Resale Value
Buying & Leasing a Car Even people who hold cars forever should pay attention to this metric.
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Protect Against Social Security Fraud With an Online Account
retirement Protect against fraud by setting up an online account at any age.
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Best Places to Check Your Credit Reports and Credit Scores for Free
credit score You can say goodbye to year-long waits and high fees to check your credit thanks to these trusted free resources.
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The Nongambler's Guide to Las Vegas
Travel There's plenty to do in the gaming town without rolling the dice.
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The Worry-Free Way to Rent a Car
Travel On the perennial question of whether to take the extra insurance coverage, our advice may surprise you.
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How to Navigate Four Sticky Situations When You Travel
Travel Before you try to switch seats on a plane, or use your phone on the train, learn these points of travel etiquette.
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Best Banks for Millennials, 2017
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Best Banks for Students, 2017
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