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- Why a European vacation will be more affordable in 2015We can thank a stronger US dollar for better hotel rates abroad.
- Sling TV adds more networks, offering an alternative to cableSling TV has added AMC and others to the networks it already provides, giving more options to TV viewers who don't have cable.听
- Pebble Time smartwatch is most-funded Kickstarter everThe Pebble Time smartwatch fundraising campaign has surpassed all other Kickstarter campaigns, having raised $15.4 million from more than 62,000 backers.
- Be prepared for stormy financial weatherFind tips on planning for your financial future.听
- Four frugal tips for a Puerto Rican spring breakFind good travel tips and cost-saving ideas on spending spring break in Puerto Rico.听
- Eight home improvement projects you shouldn't do yourselfDoing your own work around the house can be a real money-saver, but even the bravest and handiest of homeowners shouldn't take on certain jobs.
- Own a Snuggie? You may be owed money.The marketing company behind the Snuggie (the blanket with sleeves) has agreed to pay $8 million over deceptive and misleading sales tactics. According to the FTC, the company failed to disclose certain fees in television commercials for a wide array of products.听
- Millennials and retirement: unlike our parents, we're on our ownMillennials won't reap the benefits from pensions and social security that their parents have, so our retirement future is more complex and self-directed. All the more reason for millennials to start saving for retirement early, and wisely.听
- Android users, beware of malware sending fake Amazon textsA malware attack targeting Android devices has begun spreading worldwide, offering fake Amazon gift certificates in an effort to weasel its way onto victims鈥 phones and tablets.
- iPhone 6 hits its lowest no-contract price: the week's best phone dealsiPhone 6 deals are finally starting to trickle in, with Walmart offering the lowest price so far without a contract. The iPhone 6 deal from Walmart, plus the rest of the best smartphone deals this week.听
- How to take advantage of 'mistake' fares for super cheap flights'Mistake' airfare, like a $200 round trip overseas, happens on occasion, and taking advantage of these super-cheap snafus takes a little luck and a lot of flexibility.听
- Pay off the mortgage or save for retirement? Three ways to decide.The relative benefits of paying off a mortgage versus saving for retirement can be hard to assess. It鈥檚 important to consider your individual situation.听
- Wasabi Kit Kats, Tuna Doritos, and 10 more weird snacks you can only find in JapanJapan is the de facto world capital of odd flavors for popular American snacks. From 'salty watermelon' to 'clam chowder' here are 12 flavors of Pepsi, Doritos, and more too wacky to dream up if you tried.听
- Googles plans to launch mobile network. What it means for your wallet.Google confirmed plans Tuesday to launch its own mobile service by the end of 2015. The tech giant says it has no plans to compete with the likes of AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile, but the specter of a Google phone service could scare other carriers into offering better deals.听
- Department of Education cuts ties with 'misleading' student debt collection agenciesThe US Education Department is cutting ties with five debt collection agencies 鈥 Coast Professional, Enterprise Recovery Systems, National Recoveries, Pioneer Credit Recovery and West Asset Management 鈥搒aying they were providing inaccurate information to student loan borrowers.
- Treat yourself! Eight little luxuries for under $100.Not all of life's indulgences are for zillionaires, and enough goodies are within your reach no matter what your budget looks like.听Here we present eight items that have become the beloved favorites of stars, famous artists, and well-heeled connoisseurs from all walks of life 鈥 all for under $100.听
- Five ways YouTube has changed shopping in its first 10 yearsBest known for hosting cat videos, YouTube has also wildly altered how we buy music, experience ads, reach out to companies, and more.
- Roth IRA, retirement products face crackdown from the Obama administrationRoth IRAs and other retirement plans can cost Americans $17 billion every year when sold by brokers with conflicts of interest, according to a White House report. For example,聽a worker who rolled a $100,000 401(k) into an Roth IRA at age 45 could lose $37,000 in potential earnings by age 65 because of such conflicts.听
- A crash course in auto accident liabilityThe pros and cons of no-fault insurance: What's best for you?
- Earn Starwood Starpoints with UberStarwood travelers can now earn more points by using Uber.听