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Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses: What to Know Before You Cash In 02/26/2017 07:00pm • Credit cards with big sign-up bonuses are everywhere these days, and they're grabbing a lot of attention. That's understandable. The lure of getting 50,000 or 100,000 reward points just for signing up for a credit card can be considerable. Cash-back fans have plenty to get excited about, too. They How to Avoid Tax Scams 02/21/2017 07:00pm • The IRS recently released its "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2017, and it includes fake charities, email phishing scams and even frivolous tax arguments, where the taxpayer refuses to pay taxes on religious or moral grounds. Two perennial threats that pop up year after year: tax ID theft, wher Buy These 4 Items During the Post-Valentine's Day Sales 02/15/2017 07:00pm • Valentine's Day has come and gone, but the serious deals on romantic wares can make a difference on your wallet for months afterward. Besides the obvious grab of delicious discounted chocolates to enjoy on the car ride home, there are plenty of ways to make these sales work hard for your budget all 9 Fantastic Valentine's Day Sales for 2017 02/12/2017 07:00pm • As youngsters sprinkle glitter onto paper hearts, and couples struggle to secure restaurant reservations, retailers are getting ready for Valentine's Day in their own way. With Feb. 14 looming, stores are launching sweet sales and heart-pounding promotions. During Valentine's Day sales, stores not o The Best Valentine's Day Gift That Couples Should Exchange 02/12/2017 07:00pm • Chocolates are fine. Teddy bears are cute. Roses are a surefire hit. But one of the best gifts that a couple can exchange on Valentine's Day doesn't cost a cent. This gift might be a bit unconventional, but it can do wonders for your relationship. Yes, Valentine's Day is a great time for some down 4 sales to shop in February — and what to buy 02/10/2017 09:00am • If you've had your wallet on lockdown since the holidays, now is maybe the time to loosen those chains. February brings some deep discounts -- from Valentine's Day gifts to smartphone upgrades and tax software -- so it's prime time for treating yourself and others. Valentine's Day sales. Vale 7 fun and frugal Valentine's Day activities for singles 02/09/2017 09:00am • Sure, we all know that Valentine's Day is a contrived holiday, manufactured by the greeting card companies. But that doesn't mean that you want to be excluded from it just because you're unattached -- especially if you're newly single. The truth is that even if you feel like the only kid in class to Best days to shop in 2017 02/08/2017 09:00am • As a consumer, you can time your shopping trips to take advantage of deep discounts during holiday promotions. To help you map out your shopping calendar, here is a guide to the very best upcoming sales dates for 2017. Game Day Sales -- Early February What to shop: HDTVs. Where to shop: Am Cheapskate or money-smart? Navigate these sticky Valentine's Day situations 02/08/2017 09:00am • Valentine's Day is full of awkward situations for money-conscious Casanovas. They have to navigate the romantic night out, probably with a fixed-price menu at a swanky restaurant. They need to negotiate the gift -- of chocolates, jewelry or something else -- that can't be too cheap. And then there's 7 thoughtful Valentine's Day gift ideas for $20 or less 02/06/2017 07:00pm • Valentine's Day is just a week away, and with it comes the challenge of finding a very special way to tell your partner that you love him or her. This is particularly tricky for people who are being careful about watching their money because applying a low-cost filter to Valentine's Day gifts elimin How to travel to Cuba without a tour group 02/06/2017 09:45am • Restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba have been eased recently, meaning it's a lot easier for Americans to visit the Caribbean country. But many people are under the impression that you can only visit by joining an organized tour. Not so -- you can join an organized group or cruise ship. But you can a Let orchids wipe your winter blues away 02/03/2017 06:42am • WASHINGTON — Looking for an antidote for the dark days of winter?  The National Capital Orchid Society will come to the rescue on Sunday, Feb. 12 with its 39th annual orchid auction. The free, public event will be held at Behnke Nurseries Garden Center in Beltsville, Maryland. More than 300 Best Valentine's Day gifts for under $100 02/02/2017 11:00pm • Last year, Americans spent a record $146.84 each on Valentine's Day gifts, according to the National Retail Federation. Of course, you really can't go wrong with any gift from the heart. But this year, consider challenging yourself to think outside of the (candy) box. Not only will you make a lastin 15 Ways to Travel in Retirement on a Fixed Budget 02/01/2017 07:00pm • Sharon Ellison is a 62-year-old retired school secretary in Lowell, Michigan. Her husband, 66, spent much of his career self-employed in modest endeavors. The couple doesn't fit the mold of retirees who have enough disposable income to jet off to Europe regularly. And yet, they have visited the con 7 Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Frugal-Hearted Honey 01/31/2017 07:00pm • Every year, Americans spend way too much on overpriced Valentine's Day gifts lacking in creativity, flair and romance. Consumable gifts, such as chocolate and flowers, don't last for more than a week. A truly frugal recipient might not appreciate that box of truffles or the dozen long stems as much