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7 great tools for planning the perfect budget vacation 04/05/2016 08:00pm • Working with a tight budget this year? Don't cancel those vacation plans just yet. There's still time to snag great deals on airline tickets, hotel stays and vacation packages at coveted destinations around the globe, and you can take advantage of a handful of online tools to map out your journey. Can You Really Make Money as a Rideshare Driver? 04/05/2016 08:00pm • It's an appealing pitch: drive passengers around in your own car and earn extra cash. Rideshare giant Uber operates in hundreds of cities around the world, while Lyft is available in over 200 U.S. cities. Meanwhile, more niche rideshare apps like Shuddle, which offers safe rides for families, and Li 6 Epic Cruise Fails 04/04/2016 08:00pm • For travelers in search of a stress-free vacation, cruising has an undeniable appeal. Instead of juggling flight, hotel and car rental bookings, passengers simply hop on board, unpack and let the crew take care of the rest. But even with the convenience factor a cruise vacation can offer, there's s How to Rightsize Your Retirement 04/03/2016 08:00pm • About a third of Americans between ages 50 and 64 plan to move within the next five years or so, according to a survey by the Demand Institute. Some baby boomers -- especially those who have been renting all their lives or who never moved up from their starter house -- actually plan to spend more on How to Free Up Money to Put Toward Retirement 03/31/2016 08:00pm • According to a recent survey by the TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies, 61 percent of people currently in their 40s expect to either work past age 65 or not retire at all. The numbers weren't much different for survey-takers in their 50s, with 59 percent expecting to work past age 65 or not The most important insurance you probably don't have 03/31/2016 08:44am • WASHINGTON-- Last time you boarded an airplane, you probably sat down and closed your eyes, plugged in your headphones, or started a book.  You probably didn’t think about how your seat cushion would make a great flotation device if you needed it.  Umbrella insurance is like that airplane flota 4 small lifestyle changes that can save you thousands 03/28/2016 10:00am • Some days, my spending habits get the better of me. If I forget to pack a lunch, I don't even think twice about opening up my Uber app and ordering a meal off of UberEats. Or when I need a coffee, I head to the nearest Starbucks for a grande cup. At the time of purchase, $5 to $10 doesn't seem like Should Health Care Work Like Priceline? 03/24/2016 08:00pm • Priceline burst onto the scene in 1997 with its name-your-own-price service that let people state how much they are willing to pay for hotel rooms, flights and other travel services. The concept has since been tried on groceries and gasoline. Now some people say it makes sense to offer health care t 9 income tax deductions you’re likely to miss 03/24/2016 09:06am • WASHINGTON -- Some tax deductions are easy to remember, like your mortgage interest or education expenses. After all, you receive a statement with your mortgage interest paid for the year and parents with children at private universities will certainly remember writing a $20,000 tuition check. Ho 4 Things Newly Single Women Should Do With Their Finances 03/23/2016 08:00pm • Over the years, I've worked with many women who find themselves newly single as a result of divorce or widowhood. Those life events can be incredibly demanding emotionally, even without the financial component adding to the shock. Women come to me with questions such as:-- How much money do I have l The secret recipe inside your credit score 03/18/2016 05:04pm • WASHINGTON — Have you checked your credit report in the past year? If not, you may want to take a look. Although credit is just one small part of your overall financial picture, bad credit can impact other parts of your life. The most common examples are obtaining a car loan or mortgage at a low r Consumer Reports lists the worst cars for 2016 03/17/2016 10:36am • WASHINGTON — The best cars on the market? That's a tough question — and one for another day. This list is about the worst rides on the road. Consumer Reports’ list of the Bottom Picks for 2016 compiles the worst cars in 10 categories, according to an overall score that combines the result How to Plan Financially for a Spouse's Absence 03/15/2016 08:00pm • When one spouse is deployed, the spouse on the homefront often handles the lion's share of financial tasks. Of course, military families aren't the only ones who face long-distance marriages. As women continue to achieve higher levels of career success and pursue advanced degrees, many dual-career c Lyft drivers can rent a GM vehicle for free 03/15/2016 11:50am • WASHINGTON — General Motors, which invested $500 million in ride-sharing company Lyft Inc. in January, is rolling out a new partnership with Lyft that can ultimately put a Lyft driver behind the wheel of a new GM vehicle for nothing. "Express Drive" launches first in Chicago, but will soon be a 6 Money Hacks to Make Life Easier 03/14/2016 08:00pm • Every now and then we might discover a great tip that makes life so much easier. Whether you're perusing Pinterest, Reddit, Instagram or magazines, there are shortcuts you can take when it comes to spending and saving. Here are 6 shortcuts to make dealing with money a little easier.1. Buy in bulk.Sa