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How to travel more for less in 2016 01/29/2016 01:00pm • Have you ever wondered how your friend can afford to be a globe-trotter? One month you see photos of her in front of the Taj Mahal and the next she's posing at the Eiffel Tower. Four years ago, I decided to make traveling a priority. Since then I've been to over 25 countries. Trust me, rolling in mo How to host a Super Bowl bash on a budget 01/27/2016 10:27am • The biggest match-up in American sports is right around the corner, and with it the Thanksgiving-like inkling to indulge in all-things bad for you. What's a Super Bowl party without mega nachos, fried wings and buckets of onion dip, after all? For foodies with a bottomless budget, Guy Fieri (of F 8 tips for eating healthy on a budget 01/26/2016 09:00am • It's the troubling reality: You can order a double cheeseburger from a fast food joint for a buck. Grab a salad from a grocery store, on the other hand, and you could end up paying $7 or more. Eating healthy may be wonderful for your body and mind, but it can take a toll on your wallet. A study f 10 Things Every Traveler Must Know Before Visiting India 01/25/2016 07:00pm • Beautiful, chaotic, colorful, inspiring ... India is a place unlike any other, offering an incredible contrast of sights, smells, sounds and tastes. It's a country that will undoubtedly get under your skin -- one way or another. But as enthralling as it can be, it also can cause culture shock and c The 10 best apps for finding your next apartment 01/24/2016 05:00pm • When you start looking for a new apartment, chances are you have a finite amount of time before you need to move. It can be tough to find the right place to call home next, and finding it before it gets snapped up by another renter can be even tougher. In a competitive market, available apartment 3 Things to Work Out With Athletic Stocks 01/21/2016 07:00pm • If you've been to the gym in the post-New Year's sprint to shed the holiday pounds, you probably had plenty of company. January accounts for 12 percent of new gym memberships -- the most of any month, according to the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association.But if you were thinking The 10 Best Savings Accounts in 2016 01/20/2016 07:00pm • Despite all the emphasis placed on building a nest egg for retirement, having an emergency fund for the unexpected or opening a separate savings account for vacations and large purchases, few people have as much money in savings as they'd like -- if any. According to an October 2015 GOBankingRates s Should You Buy or Subscribe to Software and Media? 01/19/2016 07:00pm • Not so long ago, if you wanted to use a piece of software, watch a specific movie or listen to a certain song, you were likely to buy it (or perhaps rent the movie from your local video store or get a mix tape or burned CD from a friend). But as our economy moves away from the ownership of physica How to Navigate Post-Holiday Sales 01/18/2016 07:00pm • After a month of holiday excess, hitting stores to do even more shopping pretty much falls on the bottom of everyone's "to-do" lists. But according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis price index, general retail prices were 2.9 percent lower in October 2015 compared to prices a year earlier. They con 6 Smart Spending Hacks to Help You Rack Up Rewards Points in 2016 01/13/2016 07:00pm • Sure, you can try your luck at collecting loyalty points by paying for premium-cabin seats. But if you don't want to spend a small fortune to earn award tickets and generous elite-status perks, 2016 is a smart time to evaluate other avenues for raking in valuable points and privileges. And with inc Why Taking a First-Time Homebuyer Education Course Is a No-Brainer 01/13/2016 07:00pm • When Stefanie Cates and her husband, George, were looking for a home in Sarasota, Florida, they were lucky enough to receive down payment assistance from the United Way. With that assistance came a requirement that they attend a homebuyer education course. Both Stefanie and George work two jobs, bu The Greatest Frugal Resolution You Can Make 01/11/2016 07:00pm • January is the month in which we promise to improve our lives. Last year, 37 percent of Americans vowed to stay fit and healthy; 32 percent pledged to lose weight; and 28 percent resolved to "enjoy life to the fullest," according to Nielsen, a management firm that studies consumer behavior. Although Pick Your Eating Plan Like You Choose Your Car 01/11/2016 07:00pm • The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans and U.S. News Best Diets of 2016 may drive you to start thinking about your weight goals, eating habits and food choices. Many people go on diets in January only to discard them by February and feel frustrated, angry and hesitant to try again.As a registered 5 painless ways to save money 01/07/2016 07:00pm • Have you made any financial New Year's resolutions? Chances are saving more money is on your list if you have. Who doesn't want more money in their wallet? Unfortunately, it's easy to say you want to save, but it's another thing to take action on it. That's what this post will help you do. If you Virginia offers new roadside emission testing option 01/07/2016 01:52pm • FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Drivers who live in Northern Virginia now have a new way to conveniently get their car’s emissions tested without making an appointment or even leaving their car. It’s called RapidPass and it allows drivers to pass through emissions testing devices along area highways an