Miriam Cross
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10 Amazingly Tiny Apartments
real estate The young adults flocking to urban hubs are increasingly willing to trade dwelling size for a desirable neighborhood, and apartment dimensions and rents are shrinking to meet the demand.
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The Right Ways to Split the Bill at a Restaurant
spending Learn three ways to avoid tension when the check arrives at the table.
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A Small Real Estate Fund Steps Up
investing The managers of Phocas Real Estate buy property companies that should do well even in a declining market.
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Take Charge of Your Credit
credit & debt New rules phased in over the next three years will make it easier to correct mistakes on your credit report. Until then, it helps to be persistent.
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Surprising Credit-Card Purchases That Don't Earn You Rewards
credit & debt Before you try to rack up reward points, make a note of what items are excluded.
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Investors, Get 7.4% From a Fund of Funds
investing PowerShares CEF Income Composite Portfolio invests in income-oriented closed-end funds that sell at bargain prices.
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10 International Travel Bargains
Travel The good news for U.S.
By Jessica L. Anderson Published
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10 World-Class Travel Bargains
Travel We pick international destinations where the strong dollar is making travel remarkably affordable.
By Jessica L. Anderson Published
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Don't Cut the Cord on These TV and Cable Stocks
investing There's upheaval in the entertainment business, but Comcast, CBS and Time Warner should thrive no matter what happens.
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16 Most Fuel-Efficient New Cars, 2015
Car Rankings As part of Kiplinger's annual Best Car Values feature, the vehicles we spotlight here are the least thirsty in their price categories, based on annual fuel costs.
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15 New Cars With the Highest Resale Value, 2015
Car Rankings As part of Kiplinger's annual Best Car Values feature, these new vehicles have the highest projected three-year resale values in their respective categories.
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Subscription Gift Boxes: Surprising Value or Money Trap?
spending Subscription gift boxes can be a good buy—if you use the stuff that’s inside.
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A Good Mutual Fund for Mid-Cap Stocks
investing With Hennessy Cornerstone Mid Cap 30's review system, stocks come and go.
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Best Cruises, Airlines, and Booking Sites for Your Travel Dollar
Travel Get the most bang for your vacation buck with our picks.
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Put Your Own Tech Devices to Work at the Office
Technology Be sure to safeguard your data if you use your cell phone or computer for the boss.
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The Starting Out Guide to Cheap International Travel
Travel Save on flights, lodging, ground transportation and more, so you can explore the world while you're still young.
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How This Contrarian Mutual Fund Beats Its Peers
mutual funds Janus Contrarian looks for undervalued companies that are changing for the better.
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10 Markets Where Housing Prices Have Risen the Most
real estate Eight years after one of the most severe housing market downturns in history, the slow recovery has finally stanched the bleeding of existing home values.
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10 Markets Where Housing Prices Have Fallen the Most
real estate Let’s call it cause for optimism.
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Retailers Tracking Your Cell Phone Signals
Technology Stores try to follow your digital trail, but you can hide your movements.
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Some Employers Offering Unlimited Vacation Days
Employee Benefits New policies enable employees to decide how much leave to take.
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Weigh Online Travel Reviews Carefully
Travel Compare opinions on several sites, and don’t neglect word of mouth.
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A Muni Fund That Pays More
investing USAA Tax Exempt Intermediate-Term takes on a little more risk to pick up extra yield.
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Cheaper Options for Using Your Smart Phone While Traveling Abroad
Travel Take your smart phone abroad without paying a fortune to use it.
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