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Dish Sling TV includes ESPN for $20-a-month. A better deal than cable?Dish Network announced a $20-a-month Internet-based streaming service this week that includes access to聽ESPN, CNN, Food Network, and the Travel Channel. But combined with other streaming options,聽Dish's Sling TV could push fees close to cable levels anyway.听
Five new travel trends for 2015What will 2015 mean for travelers? Better access to wifi, harder airline upgrades, and new travel hotspots are just a few of the things you should expect this year.听
Retirement contributions: Six reasons young workers face a crisisRetirement contributions for young workers face serious headwinds, and it will be difficult for them to retire as comfortably as their parents. Flat housing prices, declining wage participation, student loan debt, and declining Social Security benefits are all getting in the way of robust retirement contributions.
How a Solo 401(k) could save you thousands in fees401(k) fees can take a dent out of your retirement savings if your funds are actively managed.听For those who would like to stop these fees and charges, the Solo 401(k) plan is the answer.听
Roth IRA: How a well-timed conversion could yield sweet tax savings for retireesIf you are a retiree with a traditional 401(k) or IRA, there may be a聽window of opportunity for you to convert a significant portion to a Roth IRA tax-free. You can take advantage of this Roth IRA conversion if聽you鈥檙e not working, not yet living off your retirement savings, and not yet drawing Social Security.
Hidden secret to traveling while saving moneyTraveling can be expensive, but making adjustments to your travel plans can help you save a few extra bucks.
What the recent Cuba news means for travelersWith the recent thawing of America-Cuba relations, Cuba could be the new beach destination for Americans. It聽is the largest island in the Caribbean and one with breathtaking scenery. However, the聽travel ban is still not completely lifted.
Seven tips for a good holiday travelChristmas is the busiest time of the year to travel聽(almost 100 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more during this year's holidays) but traveling on Christmas day can help you avoid all the rush. We've compiled seven tips and reminders for you that could help you have a great holiday travel.听
Three reasons why credit cards are better than cash for holiday shoppingThe conventional wisdom around holiday shopping insists that paying with cash is always the best option. While this notion isn't 100 percent wrong, if you're a disciplined shopper with enough cash to cover your holiday purchases, then you're better off using credit cards.听
What to expect from 'Super Saturday' sales this year'Super Saturday' sales, coming this weekend, offer one last chance for you to score a deal on that perfect present. We've compiled all the data you need to know before going Super Saturday shopping.听
Five steps to take to gain financial independenceGaining financial independence can be a daunting task to accomplish. But once you take the first few steps, the process can be quite invigorating and empowering.听
Kohl's will be open 24 hours a day until Christmas eve, starting todayKohl's announcement to stay open for more than 100 hours straight until Christmas Eve is noteworthy and it may be a sign of a coming trend. We'll see if other major retailers follow in Kohl's footsteps in the coming weeks.听
College savings: a trick to get more out of your 529 planThe 529 plan, used for college savings, has a little known option that lets you contribute up to five years of gift-tax exempt funds at once. If you have the cash available to fund a 529 plan this way, it's a pretty powerful college savings tool.听
Four tips for saving money at the airport during holiday travelHoliday travel can be expensive, but it's the trips to the airport that can cost you an arm and a leg while being time consuming. Here are four tips to help you to avoid the extra costs and occupy yourself in case a flight gets delayed during the busy holiday travel season
What should you do if your unpaid debt is in collections?Letting your unpaid bills go in collections could prove to be troublesome. You may find yourself in court and with damaged credit history for years to come. To avoid that, here are a few steps to take if your debt goes into collections.听
Free Shipping Day: Is it really worth it?Free Shipping Day is today, Dec. 18, with many noteworthy retailers offering free shipping with no minimum purchase. But many stores already offer free shipping year-round, making their involvement in Free Shipping Day yawn-worthy at best.听
Five best laptop deals for the holidaysIf you're on the lookout to buy a notebook as a holiday gift, we've compiled this week's best laptop deals.
Five great Christmas gift ideas for kidsWe all love to see the shine and excitement on our kids faces when they see their presents on Christmas morning. That's why we've rounded up five of our favorite gift deals for kids, including 36 cans of Play-Doh at 44 cents a piece, a Dora and Friends bilingual play set at a $17 low, and more.听
So you want to be a millionaire? Save, save, save.The first million is the hardest to make but it gets easier after that. There are three important things to learn- start saving (the earlier the better), save a big percentage of your income, and investment returns don't matter as much as your saving rate.听
Five (more) Christmas gift ideas for menIf you're stumped about what to get for a boyfriend, dad, or another gentleman in your life for the holidays, then allow us to provide some helpful inspiration with five of our favorite Christmas gift ideas for men.听
