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- Four ways to save yourself from a fake saleDepartment store sales prompt impulse purchases and happy customers, but those deals might not be as sweet as they seem.
- The most underrated factor in retirement planningWithdrawal strategies are often ignored at the consumer level, but they can have a large impact on retiree portfolios. Finding the right strategy might take more planning than a retirement planning calculator can provide.
- How to sell your old iPhone to pay for a new iPhone 6s or 7A new iPhone 7 or 6s is 聽likely on its way in September, so here are ways to sell your old one, through Gazelle, Glyde, and trade-in programs at Amazon and Walmart.
- The best question investors never askEven when it comes to money matters, many investors are afraid to talk about costs, lest they come off as impolite, or worse, cheap.聽
- Eleven proven ways to save on textbooksWith tuition costs on the rise, students everywhere are looking for ways to save on cash. These quick tips will help you save money on textbooks without sacrificing grades.
- Shift income to your kids, tax-freeSelf-employment enables you to shift a portion聽of聽your income聽to聽your聽children completely tax-free. Here's how to do it.聽
- Will free Spotify soon disappear?Mounting pressure from record labels and artists like Taylor Swift may force Spotify to drop free major albums or cancel free streaming altogether.
- Dodge Challenger, Hellcat get an 805 HP shot of powerThe Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat come standard with powerful engines, but a handful of tweaks can take them both above 800 horsepower.聽
- Four ways to get the most out of gift cardsYou can maximize the funds on a gift card by combining it with a store sale, registering a gift card online, and re-gifting when necessary.聽
- Back-to-school shopping: the best deals so farGet ready to study up on savings, because we've gathered another big batch of back-to-school discounts on laptops, clothes, furniture, and more.
- Be in a wedding without breaking the bankBeing asked to be in a wedding party is a huge honor, albeit an expensive one. But there are ways to be a bridesmaid without having to worry over the cost.聽
- Eight career-building alternatives to a college educationAs student loan debt continues to rise unabated, many are looking for alternatives to the traditional four-year college experience.聽
- Retiring? Four reasons to delay social security.Many people nearing retirement age must start benefits immediately for financial reasons. But those who do have a choice should consider the potential benefits of waiting. Here are four reasons to think about delaying your Social Security.
- Steer clear of China's stock marketWhile there are many opportunities China, a country of some 1.4 billion people, an average investor hoping to cash in by investing directly would be entering a minefield. China鈥檚 primary stock market has been running for 25 years and has seen 27 bear markets.
- Macy's tops Amazon with same-day delivery in 17 citiesMacy's now offers same-day delivery to customers in 17 markets, whereas Amazon's same-day delivery service, which was launched in 2009, only recently expanded to 14 cities nationwide.
- College financing options for adults going back to schoolThe prospect of expanded career prospects has many adults looking to return to school. But the cost聽can prove prohibitive even to those with steady employment. Adult learners should familiarize themselves with options that can make education more affordable.
- Fast food chains offer pre-ordering. Does it really save time?Several chains are taking steps to make fast food even faster by allowing customers to order and pay via mobile apps, then skip the line and snag their order when they arrive at the restaurant. But does it actually work?
- Are you paying sales tax on online shipping fees? Should you?Can聽a retailer charge sales tax on shipping fees? We've rounded up the answer to that question for all 50 states.
- 'Fee-only' financial planners aren't perfectFor all the vitriol heaped on commission-based financial advice (where planners have incentive to聽recommend聽more expensive products), the idea that fee-only models are beyond reproach is deeply flawed but largely unquestioned.
- Laptops, not iPhones: the best and worst things to buy in AugustAugust lacks a major commercial holiday, it's still a busy month for retailers and deal hunters alike. Back-to-school sales are at their prime this month, and in the coming weeks consumers will be inundated with end-of-summer clearance sales.聽