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4 Ways to Cut the Clutter and Make Money Doing It 04/16/2015 08:00pm • The winter is thawing (finally) and with that comes the inevitable closet purge. Piles of bulky sweaters, your sixth pair of blue jeans and that dress you haven't worn in over a year -- these are all signs you may need to do some wardrobe editing. Have a roommate? That might also mean you have two o How to Afford Retirement in Paris 04/14/2015 08:00pm • Living in Paris, the world's most beautiful, romantic city, would be a dream come true for many. But retire to Paris? Who could possibly afford that? In fact, retirement in Paris is a more realistic idea now than it's been in a long time, thanks to the dollar's strength versus the euro. Even so, ce Five Wedding 'Staples' to Skip 04/09/2015 08:00pm • The save the dates are in and the invitations on their way. In just a few short weeks, wedding season will be in full swing, along with the stress of the average $31,213 price tag for the happy couple and $592 average cost for guests. That's according to the annual wedding report from The Knot and 9 Rules to Guide Your Overseas Property Purchase 04/06/2015 08:00pm • The idea of buying a home as part of your retirement in a new country can be intimidating, and it isn't for everyone. However, a piece of property in your chosen retirement haven can double as an investment, generating cash flow from rental income when you're not using the place yourself and allowin The Compromises Millennials Make to Be Homeowners 04/06/2015 08:00pm • For millennials who head down the aisle and start decorating nurseries, a mortgage is a scary prospect to add to an already heavy debt load. It makes sense that they've delayed the homebuying process compared to previous generations, as only 36 percent of homeowners are age 35 and younger, according Tales of Early Retirement: the Path 3 People Took 04/06/2015 08:00pm • Many Americans fear they'll never be able to retire, but there are those who are able to retire early, saying goodbye to the rat race before they hit 60 and pursuing their true passion. For many, that passion includes continuing to work, but at their own pace and doing something they truly enjoy. I Real Estate Investing: The Best and Worst Markets for Property Taxes 04/01/2015 08:00pm • Depending on where the property is, paying property taxes on real estate you own can be a curse or a blessing. For real estate investors, it's normally the second biggest fixed cost they need to consider, next to their monthly mortgage payments, when calculating potential cash flow on investment pro Beware of These 7 Budget Blockers 03/31/2015 08:00pm • Everyone knows the importance of having a household budget, yet Gallup and other surveys suggest that some 60 to 70 percent of American adults admit they don't have one; even fewer stick to the budgets they do make. Why is that, exactly? Two words: budget blockers. Those irksome situa 10 Ways to Live Within Your Means 03/26/2015 08:00pm • Let's face it: Cutting back is no fun. But it may be necessary if you find yourself continually struggling to meet your basic financial demands, falling into deeper debt or getting to the end of yet another month with no money set aside for savings. Is there a way to make those spending cuts withou 12 Ways to Save More in the Springtime 03/24/2015 08:00pm • Warmer WeatherAs the temperature rises, you might find yourself spending more time out and about, enjoying the pleasures of the season. But many of them come with a high price tag, from alfresco restaurant meals to weekend getaways. The U.S. News Frugal Shopper blog contributors shared budgeting tip 3 Ways Spring Cleaning Saves You Money 03/24/2015 07:00am • If you haven't done so already, now is the time to roll up your sleeves and clean your house. It may be a lot of work, and call me crazy, but warmer weather inspires me to clean and get organized. The only problem is that the cleaning supplies aren't cheap. Seemingly innocent trips to buy them often How to Avoid a Real Estate Scam 03/23/2015 08:00pm • You'd be foolish to think you couldn't be fooled in a real estate transaction. While the majority of sellers, buyers and renters are presumably honest, there can be additional players with skin in the game, from landlords and real estate agents to title agency workers and bankers. As Sacramento rea Thinking of Buying a Home? Start Saving Now 03/23/2015 08:00pm • They say your home is your castle. If you've been renting your castle and dreaming of owning a home, you aren't alone. Homeownership rates have tumbled to a 20-year low -- 63.9 percent in the wake of the Great Recession -- as financial issues including unemployment, underemployment, student loan deb The Homeowner's Guide to Vacation Rentals 03/23/2015 08:00pm • As the summer travel season approaches, homeowners with a spare room or a vacant beach home may be considering cashing in on the popularity of vacation rental websites. A 2015 Barclays report estimates that home rental platform Airbnb books around 37 million night stays, which could increase to as m This Top Caribbean Spot is Now Expat-Ready 03/23/2015 08:00pm • Stretches of the Dominican Republic's sandy coast, including in Puerto Plata and Punta Cana, for example, have been catering to tourists for a decade and longer, and it shows. These resort towns could be Cancun or any other resort town in any other country. That's one face of the Dominican Republi