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- A good retirement savings option for the self-employedSolo 401(k) plans are worth considering, due to their relatively high contribution limits, flexible investments and the ability to make after-tax Roth contributions.
- People tell us the most thoughtful DIY gifts they've given or receivedWhile whipping up a batch of body butter for the family can be fun and convenient, that's聽not always the kind of gift people really remember and cherish. Wouldn鈥檛 you rather give your loved ones presents聽that show how well you know them?
- How retirement accounts can affect your tax bracketMaking the right decisions about your retirement savings can do wonders for your tax burden. That鈥檚 because retirement accounts come with tax advantages.
- Might the car you drive be driving up your car insurance rates?To the insurance companies, pricing is all about risk. So if you drive a luxury sports car, you are probably going to pay more than someone who drives a Toyota Camry.
- How to hire a great wedding photographer when you're on a budgetIf you do your research and ask the right questions, you can find an awesome, affordable photographer to capture your special day.
- I was aboard the first commercial flight from Miami to Havana since 1961Before my plane聽took off last week, it had been 55 long years since a commercial flight from Miami landed in Havana.聽
- Credit cards and divorce: What you should knowDivorce can be a messy and stressful thing in one's life. If you mix in credit cards into the equation, things get even more complicated.
- The seven best apps for holiday shoppingThese free mobile apps can help you find deals, manage your shopping list or even locate your car in a crowded parking lot.
- Hatchimals are the hottest toys of 2016. Here's how to find one.Be prepared to pay more (sometimes a lot more) than retail price, and watch out for scams. Otherwise, be prepared to wait for a Hatchimal until January.聽
- How to rein in holiday spending: Five tips from the prosWe asked five experts on frugality what they do to avoid holiday overspending.
- Avoid these six types of wasteful spendingWhether losing a few extra dollars at the store or few thousand more on a poor investment decision, we're all bound to set some bills on fire. Here are six types of bad purchases that you can avoid.
- Why Black Friday's 'lowest prices of the year' were a lieWe've come to expect that retailers will聽offer their most compelling promotions of the year, and compete for the best prices on popular items during Black Friday weekend and during Cyber Monday. So, what happened this year?
- This student loan move could save you thousandsThere may not be a magic bullet for getting out of student loan debt, but there is a holy grail, of sorts, for some borrowers: student loan refinancing.
- How to protect your credit card information during the holidaysCredit card data breaches are on the rise, and the holidays are a busy time for fraudsters. But there are a few easy ways to avoid becoming a victim.聽
- Retirement planning homestretch: 5 ways to make that last 10 years countIn an ideal world, retirement savings goals are balanced by the 30 years or more savers have to meet them. But in reality, that's seldom the case.
- What to do when your kid is a financial train wreckSupporting able-bodied children, or repeatedly bailing them out of debt, creates dependency at a time when parents should help them become self-sufficient.
- Questions about home sharing and insurance could get clearer answersSome insurance companies already offer optional coverage for home rentals. But many carriers, as well as their policyholders, could stand to benefit from more distinct rules regarding home sharing.
- Want to donate to a charity? Here鈥檚 what you should know.If you鈥檙e thinking about donating, make sure you鈥檙e giving to a legitimate group and doing it in a tax-advantaged way.
- Amazon Prime benefits you may not know aboutEveryone knows about the free shipping, but Audible Channels and Prime Reading are just two of the latest perks added to the program.
- The five best ways to invest $10,000There鈥檚 little argument that $10,000 is a healthy chunk of cash. The good news is there are a lot of options when it comes to making good use of it.