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- Six money myths about stay-at-home momsStay at home moms (and dads) can be both financially savvy and incredibly hard working, although misconceptions linger.
- What a mortgage calculator can and can't doLooking to buy or refinance a home? While mortgage calculators can give a general picture of what your monthly payments may be, every online tool has its limits.
- How to keep your financial flexibility while bankingBanks offer many promotions to lure customers, but it can feel difficult to take advantage of them if you're saddled with what's known as 'sticky' products. Here's how to retain nimbleness while moving between banks.
- Eight tax tricks for those stuck with student loansWhen you're buried in student loan debt, it doesn't seem fair to be paying taxes. That's why it's important to get as much as you can back with your tax returns.
- How to spring clean your financesFinances in need of revamping? Spring is an excellent time to make any tweaks your budget needs.
- Four ways to take a frugal (and grownup) spring breakGoing on spring break is not just for college students. Grownups feel burnt out after a long winter, too, and they deserve a vacation in spring just as much as the college kids do.
- How to save money without disrupting your lifestyleTo save more money each month you likely need to cut your spending. But if you are like most people, you probably don鈥檛 want to drastically change your lifestyle. Fortunately, there are smart and simple steps you can take to trim spending without a major overhaul.
- California may expand its car incentives to include more low-income buyersCalifornia may soon expand a program aimed at helping lower-income individuals switch to more efficient cars.
- Here's how to create the perfect household budgetStudy your past bills and track all of your current spending to help keep it in check. Knowing your resources and limits will curb impulse buys.
- When is it time to make the switch from renting to owning?A lease-purchase agreement, while not perfect, can be a good option for transitioning from renting to owning, especially when it's your first place.
- The five things that impact your credit score the mostYour credit score is made up of several factors, everything from how often you pay your bills on time to how much you owe on your credit cards. And some things will impact your credit score more than others.
- Married? Why you may want to go solo on taxes.Most married couples file jointly, because it's usually cheaper than filing separately. But in a sliver of cases, it's not.
- Got student loans? The Education Department wants to change how you pay them backCan you name your student loan servicer? If the federal government鈥檚 new proposal goes according to plan, you won鈥檛 have to.
- Flights from JetBlue and United for under $35: The week's best travel dealsRead on to see how to score a remarkable trip to Ireland in September, a Caribbean cruise in 2017, low-cost nationwide flights, and more.
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch vs. iPad Pro 12.9-inch: Which size fits you?What besides size makes the new model different from the previous one? And which one would you be better off buying?聽We鈥檝e compared聽the more affordable new 9.7-inch iPad Pro against its聽12.9-inch iPad Pro sibling to help you pick the right Apple tablet for you.
- What new advisor rules mean for your retirement savingsNew Labor Department regulations on advisors who have their hands in your retirement accounts require them to act in the best interests of clients. There are plenty of good advisors out there who already follow this rule.听But there are also plenty who don鈥檛.
- Eight hidden travel costs and how to avoid themSome are insignificant costs like that bottle of hotel water you thought was free, but turned out to be $3. Others, like resort fees can add up to hundreds of dollars. To help you avoid unwanted extra expenses, we've put together a list of the most common ones.
- How to trade optionsOptions trading can give you just that: more options and more flexibility to buy or sell assets.
- Here's how to handle your mortgage when you get divorcedHandling your mortgage correctly in the divorce will help you and your ex go your separate ways on the right foot financially.
- Four better options for home improvementIt鈥檚 nice to live in a home that鈥檚 designed just the way you like, even if you have to spend money on remodeling. But when it comes to increasing a home鈥檚 value, some pricey home improvements won鈥檛 come close to matching the amount of money you put in.