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- US Olympians face a tax bill for their prizesMany of the country鈥檚 best athletes have given the United States big wins at this year鈥檚 Olympics, and the United States is going to give them something right back: a tax bill.
- Five ways to save at the airportIf you travel a lot, buying a burger and a drink twice a week can really add up. Here's how to save聽money at the airport.
- Where do financially responsible Americans live?NerdWallet examined data for聽the 100 most populous US metro areas to determine where residents are best at managing credit, debt and housing costs.
- Student loans: Is paying them off early a good idea?It鈥檚 easy to wipe out your savings account or your 401(k) to eliminate your student loans if you have the savings to do it. But there are other important and, yes, boring things you should do with your money.
- Simple ways to teach your children about moneyMany people are uncomfortable discussing finances, so you might feel unsure of where to start or how to convey increasingly complex concepts.聽Here are a few conversation starters for teaching kids about money.
- The South has the highest bankruptcy rates in the countryWhile the tide of bankruptcies in 2015 ebbed nationwide, bankruptcy rates are still high in some parts of the country.
- A Hail Mary retirement plan for those with nothing savedLet鈥檚 be clear: You can鈥檛 make up for lost time.聽But don鈥檛 give up 鈥 you do have options.
- Thinking about buying an electric car? A 4-point decision guide.A decision鈥檚 got to be made. Is an electric car the right choice?
- Nine essential tips to save on higher educationCollege and grad school are unavoidably expensive, but there are ways to lower the burden. Financial aid is just the start.
- How to sell your old phoneHave an old smartphone lying around? Sell it for cash.聽
- Dell and HP for under $500: the week's best laptop dealsThis week's roundup of the best laptop deals聽includes a selection of mainstream machines for under $500, as well as a gaming/multimedia IdeaPad for more than $300 off.
- Six ways to get the most out of end-of-season clearance sales
- Twenty things you should never buy full price (and where to get them for less)Certain items, like video game consoles, electronic devices, rarely go on sale.聽But some things聽go on sale so聽frequently, you might as well ignore the full price altogether.聽
- The ultimate back-to-school shopping guide: When, where, and how to saveGetting straight A鈥檚 in聽stocking up on school supplies聽doesn鈥檛 exactly come with a rulebook.聽That鈥檚 why we made one.聽
- Benefits 101 for Millennials: What you need to know.Are you a new graduate who just landed your first 鈥渞eal鈥 job? Congratulations! There鈥檚 one thing you shouldn鈥檛 forget as you begin this new chapter: your workplace benefits.
- Six easy ways to make your clothes last longerWith proper care, your clothes can last up to 15 years or longer, compared to about three years if they're worn often and not maintained.
- Long-term care and wealth planning for aging parentsBy having difficult conversations and focusing on key areas of your parents鈥 well-being, you can help alleviate the administrative and emotional burden of caring for them.
- Four ways to tell if you're getting a good car dealA car is likely the second-biggest purchase of your life, and a few wrong turns can cost you thousands.聽
- Best swimwear deals: Grab VS suits before they're all gone.There are still plenty of warm weekends for you to enjoy at your favorite body of water before fall sets in.
- Pick the right college to avoid student debtStudent loans should be the聽last聽alternative for any college-planning strategy.聽Unfortunately, it鈥檚 where many聽families start.