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30 Top Family Weekend Getaways 07/25/2018 08:00pm • Use family trips to make lasting memories before the children grow up. From shores to slopes, many top waterfront, mountaintop and urban destinations welcome families with special experiences, affordable lodging and sophisticated dining and entertainment. These 30 weekend getaways guarantee enrichin 7 Ways to Boost Your Travel Budget 07/24/2018 08:00pm • While taking a vacation is supposed to provide an escape from the stressors of everyday life, managing an escalating travel budget can be anything but relaxing. In fact, the 2017 Stress in America study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 62 percent of Americans point to m Everything You Need to Know About Registry-Completion Discounts 07/22/2018 08:00pm • It's fun to add items to your wedding registry or baby registry and even more fun when the packages start arriving at your door. But eventually, after the wedding or new baby's arrival, the stream of gifts slows to a trickle, then ends altogether. Fortunately, if you still want the unsold items on Guide to Credit Card Balance Transfers 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're aggressively tackling your credit card debt or simply want to save a few bucks on your monthly bill, a credit card balance transfer can help you reach your goal. However, a balance transfer isn't the best option for everyone. Here's a look at how it works and how to perform a balance Survey reveals how couples handle money at every stage in their relationships 07/18/2018 08:00pm • From dating to divorce, money plays an integral role in any relationship. TD Bank's annual Love & Money survey asks couples and divorcees to share the financial details of their romantic lives. The most recent survey, conducted between June 2017 and June 2018, asked its 1,749 respondents abou Do I Need to Worry About Household Chemicals and Cancer Risk? 07/17/2018 08:00pm • In early July, news outlets around the country reported that more than 400 lawsuits alleging that Monsanto's Roundup weed killer caused cancer could move forward. The U.S. District judge on the case expressed concern that evidence linking the herbicide, which contains a chemical called glyphosate, t 9 Stores That Give You a Free Birthday Gift 07/15/2018 08:00pm • Your birthday is a great time to get free stuff -- and not just from your family and loved ones. Many store loyalty programs give you small birthday gifts, too. Here's a roundup of some of the best birthday freebies, from coupons to beauty products. All programs listed are free to join. Remember to Wine of the Week: It's all Greek (wine) to me 07/13/2018 11:33am • WASHINGTON — Greece is considered by many to be the birthplace of wine. It has the oldest documentation of a deity dedicated to wine — Dionysus — plus, there is archaeological evidence to support the theory that wine was an important part of Greek life more than 4,000 years ago. Wine was 9 Amazon Prime Day Shopping Strategies 07/12/2018 08:00pm • If you're ready to embark on a shopping spree, the summer's biggest sales event is just days away: Amazon Prime Day will kick off on July 16 at 3 p.m EST, promising 36 hours of discounts on popular products exclusively available to Prime members. Considering the online retail giant experienced reco 8 Ways to Avoid Returning to the Workforce After Retirement 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Retirement is not always permanent. Lack of enough money is one reason retirees go back to work. But other people struggle to find fulfillment in retirement and choose to take on a new job. More than half of retirees age 50 and older say they would return to the workforce for a compelling opportuni Credit Score Ranges: Guide to the Good, Bad and Ugly 07/10/2018 08:00pm • Checking your credit score regularly is wise advice, but it doesn't address the question of which one. You can request a credit score from each of the three credit reporting bureaus -- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion -- and these scores are likely to be slightly different. The most commonly used cr 9 Niche ETFs You've Never Heard Of 07/10/2018 08:00pm • These investments offer focus and potential.Thanks to the proliferation of exchange-traded funds, there are thousands for investors to shop. 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At one point last week, officials said the error — which came to li How Do You Know College Is a Good Financial Investment? 07/02/2018 08:00pm • Making the decision to go back to school as a working adult is difficult in today's changing job market, with the risks of losing income and even going into debt without a guarantee it will all pay off in the future. Those who've faced the choice say you must determine whether the cost of your educ