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5 Retirement Savings Moves to Ease Your Tax Bill 03/12/2017 08:00pm • It's tax season, and that means Uncle Sam could be digging into your pockets for all the cash he can get. The idea is to stop him in his tracks, though, with some retirement tax savings quick-hit strategies. But first, let's pull the lens back and reveal why a broad-based retirement tax strategy, s 7 Things Renters Can Do to Recoup Their Security Deposit 03/09/2017 07:00pm • Getting your security deposit back after you move out of your apartment can feel like a surprise gift when you're in the process of moving, which can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars. But that excitement over receiving your security deposit can be soured when the check is smaller than the a HUD could face steep cuts, but Carson says numbers early 03/09/2017 06:09pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Housing Secretary Ben Carson sought Thursday to reassure his agency that budget cuts may not be as steep as some fear, even as housing advocates and others brace for deep reductions to public housing and anti-poverty programs. The cuts said to be under consideration, more than $6 5 Ways to Save Money on Spring Break 03/08/2017 07:00pm • Winter is finally coming to an end, and for many people that means one thing: Spring break time is here. But if your budget is tight, you might be thinking that you have to skip the sun and fun and stay closer to home. Not so fast. With a little creative thinking, tech savvy and a few insider secre The Side Hustler's Guide to Income Taxes 03/07/2017 07:00pm • If you started a new side hustle last year, such as pet-sitting through a service like DogVacay or renting out your spare bedroom on Airbnb, filing your taxes could be more complicated than you might think. A lot of people in the gig economy "don't think of themselves as running a small business, wh 5 Top National Parks to Visit During the Off-Season 03/07/2017 07:00pm • Expect few crowds, enticing travel deals and awe-inspiring scenery. The silence of an early morning snowfall in an expansive forest. The crisp air during a ranger-led stargazing event. The lack of crowds and time for peace, quiet and solitude. If you haven't experienced America's national parks in t 5 Tips for Filing Taxes Overseas 03/06/2017 07:00pm • If you live in another country, you may miss your family and friends and your favorite restaurant. But there's probably one thing you wish you could miss -- filing your taxes. Alas, no such luck. Even if you're living and working somewhere other than the U.S., you still have to file your taxes with How to Retire in Europe on a Budget 03/06/2017 07:00pm • The world's cheapest places to retire overseas usually include key spots in Latin America and Asia. Countries in Europe aren't usually at the top of the list of low-cost places to retire. Anyone retiring on a tight budget might strike Europe off the list of affordable locales. But someone of modes When Is the Best Time of the Year to Relocate to a New City? 03/02/2017 07:00pm • The U.S. Census Bureau reported in November that the rate of Americans moving hit an all-time low in 2016, with 11.2 percent moving to a new home and just under 2 percent making a significant move to a different state, region or country. Fewer people may be choosing to relocate to avoid escalating h 7 Ways to Save Money on Retirement Travel 03/02/2017 07:00pm • Travel is often a top retirement goal. But travel has to fit into your budget financially. If you want to spend your golden years exploring, but are a bit strapped for cash, here are seven frugal ways to see the world: Travel at the right time. Most places have peak and off-peak travel seasons. The 7 Travel Rules That Families Should Break 03/02/2017 07:00pm • Take the stress out of family travel with these insider tips.Traveling with kids is supposed to be exciting, eye-opening and a chance to form lifelong memories together. But somewhere along the way -- between dealing with sibling tantrums, restless grade-schoolers and lugging around diaper bags -- s The Procrastinator's Guide to Travel Bargains 03/02/2017 07:00pm • Quick: What are your big plans next weekend? If you answered: 1. Clean the house 2. Call my mother 3. Wash my car 4. See a movie or 5. I don't have any, then keep reading. This story is for you. Go away. Far away. On a last-minute mini-vacation. You don't have to go for 10 days. Just do a night or How to Invest in the Housing Market 03/02/2017 07:00pm • As investors search for alternatives that can help diversify their stock and bond-laden portfolios, some are turning the real estate market. If you're not into flipping houses, there's a lot to consider if you want to invest in real estate. While unemployment rates have steadily fallen since their How to Save Money on the 5 Biggest Wedding Costs 03/01/2017 07:00pm • Wedding costs are on the rise, according to a study by The Knot: The average cost in 2016 was $35,329, up from $32,641 in 2015. If you're planning a wedding and need to stick to a budget, your best bet is to address the categories where you're likely to spend the most. But before you decide how much FBI tracked Georgetown kidnap suspect to Seattle with social media 03/01/2017 04:47pm • WASHINGTON — The FBI used public social media postings to track a London man, who's suspected of kidnapping a Georgetown student, to Washington State, according to new court documents and the law enforcement agency. Federal authorities arrested Paolo Aldorasi, 34, of London, on Feb. 24, the U.