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How to Save More Effectively for Retirement in the Post-Recession Economy 11/10/2016 07:00pm • Talk to any financial advisor and the biggest piece of advice is usually, "pay yourself first." "This is something you can control," says Ken Ward, president of Park + Elm Investment Advisers in Indianapolis. The bigger problem is that many Americans aren't paying themselves at all. According to a Minimize the cost of Thanksgiving family travel 11/09/2016 10:30am • Traveling for the holidays, particularly when you're traveling as a family, can be a significant expense. For a family on a limited budget, holiday travel can transform a joyful holiday into a painful experience, leaving your wallet feeling decimated afterwards. However, if you're willing to thin 10 tasty tips for a frugal Thanksgiving 11/09/2016 10:30am • Spend less on your holiday meal. Americans spent $50.11 on last year's Thanksgiving feast, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. But there are ways to trim down that cost. Here's how to save money on this year's Thanksgiving meal. Start now. Begin researching turkey prices -- an 8 Frugal Tips for Hosting Your Family During the Holidays 11/08/2016 07:00pm • The average cost of Thanksgiving dinner hovers around $50, based on statistics compiled by the American Farm Bureau Federation over the last few years. While this may not seem too costly to the average consumer, it only represents the cost of one evening. When you're in charge of hosting family for 4 Ways President-Elect Donald Trump Could Change Your Finances 11/08/2016 07:00pm • The election we thought would never end just did, and now we have a new president-elect: Donald J. Trump. While some are celebrating and others are reeling, one question unifying Americans is perhaps this: What does the election mean for my wallet? While there's no way of predicting the future of a 7 Best Places to Find Frugal and Unique Gifts 11/08/2016 07:00pm • If the idea of shopping for gifts on a tight budget is already stressing you out, consider some nontraditional shopping destinations. If you're thoughtful, you can find great gifts, at great price points, almost anywhere. So while most major retailers are filling their shelves with popular and price 8 Ways President Donald Trump Will Affect Wall Street 11/08/2016 07:00pm • Wall Street reacts to President-elect Trump.Well, that was quick. Wall Street's midnight anxiety about Donald Trump's victory appears to have been for nothing. The market snapped back quickly Wednesday morning, just hours after all the major indices tumbled badly overnight. But now the campaign is o The first-timer's guide to throwing frugal dinner parties 11/08/2016 11:15am • If you've decided to stay in and have friends over for dinner, start your planning right with a budget that accounts for food, beverages and decor to entertain your crowd in style. The cost of food and drinks will likely be your biggest expense, so be a smart shopper and plan ahead. One way to tr Why Knowledge is More Important Than the Name of Your College 11/07/2016 07:00pm • Does it make sense to pay big money to attend a fancy college? Maybe not. But as with so many things, the devil is in the details. First, here's a reminder of how much a top name college can cost. Tuition for an undergraduate degree at Harvard University is $43,280 for the current school year. Plus Is It Ever OK to Rob Your Retirement Account? 11/06/2016 07:00pm • Sometimes there are lean times in our lives when we need to find extra cash quickly, and a fluffy retirement account cushioned with years of savings seems like a viable option. In fact, 25 percent of U.S. households that use 401(k)s have withdrawn their plans for nonretirement spending needs, amoun Earnings Preview: Trouble Isn't Over for Mylan NV (MYL) Stock 11/06/2016 07:00pm • This week is almost all about the presidential election, which will resound throughout the stock market -- especially if Donald Trump is elected. Far more studies than not say the markets will tank if Trump surprises most pundits and becomes our next president. But the election also threatens to ove 3 Reasons to Apply for a Travel Credit Card in November 11/06/2016 07:00pm • The holiday frenzy really gets going in November. Between ordering the turducken, trying to refashion a lumpy futon into a guest bed and mentally preparing themselves for the trauma that Black Friday brings, people are busy. We're sorry to add something else to your to-do list, but you should proba 10 Steps to Develop a Student Loan Repayment Plan 11/06/2016 07:00pm • Develop a Repayment StrategyStudent debt continues to rise among college grads. A recent report from The Institute for College Access & Success found that 68 percent of graduating seniors from the class of 2015 had student loans with an average debt balance of $30,100 -- a 4 percent increase com No bad deals: Virginia's strategy for the I-66 toll deal 11/04/2016 08:43pm • WASHINGTON -- New express toll lanes on I-66 between the Beltway and Gainesville, Virginia, are expected to open in 2022. And Virginia's top transportation official is singing the praises of the public-private partnership agreement reached this week that will make it happen. "The Governor made it Donald Trump Would Bring the Kind of Change You Really Don't Want 11/03/2016 08:00pm • In one of the more memorable riffs of the 2016 election, President Barack Obama recently said "My name may not be on the ballot, but our progress is on the ballot. Tolerance is on the ballot. Democracy is on the ballot. Justice is on the ballot. Good schools are on the ballot. Ending mass incarcera