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12 Terms You Need to Know to Get Out of Debt and Clean Up Your Credit 01/18/2018 07:00pm • One in four adults say they plan to pay down debt this year, according to the 2018 Fidelity Investments New Year's Resolutions Study. As a first step, they may want to acquaint themselves with the financial terms surrounding debt and credit. Failure to do so could diminish their chances of success. How to Get a Jump-Start on Filing Your Taxes 01/18/2018 07:00pm • This year, the Internal Revenue Service will kick off tax season and start accepting 2017 tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29. For some taxpayers, the delay can make a difference in their financial lives, since they rely on their tax refund to pay down credit card debt or rebuild their emergency fund. Fo How to Solidify Your Retirement Fund 01/18/2018 07:00pm • The traditional three-legged retirement stool -- consisting of pensions, personal savings and Social Security benefits -- is looking wobblier than ever. Defined benefit pension plans, which have been disappearing for some time, are now on the verge of extinction. Just 8 percent of private employers How to Net Airline Miles on Your Next Hotel or Airbnb Stay 01/16/2018 07:00pm • Do you love collecting airline miles? On your next hotel stay, you can accumulate enough miles for the trip of a lifetime or earn the 110,000 points required to qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass, which lets one person fly for free on Southwest with you for up to two years. There are plenty o How to Adopt a Frugal Lifestyle 01/16/2018 07:00pm • While many people associate frugality with an austere lifestyle, the opposite couldn't be more true. Being frugal actually allows consumers to spend money on what they truly value while saving on the things they don't. "Frugality gives you freedom because you see how spending in some areas is keepin What's open and what's closed on Martin Luther King Day 01/15/2018 04:40am • WASHINGTON — Martin Luther King Day is a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. But it is also a federal holiday which means there will be several changes to what is open on Monday. All government offices and courts are closed, as are most banks. Here's what you need to know. Transporta Self-Storage Is an Investment Alternative 01/10/2018 07:00pm • When it comes to real estate investing, profits and losses track to market cycles. Many residential real estate investors shy away from dealing with tenants and maintenance. As a result, they're seeking other real estate asset classes to invest in. After more than a decade of flipping single-family 5 Budget-Friendly Alternatives to a Big Apple Vacation 01/09/2018 07:00pm • With more than 60 million visitors in 2017 alone, it's no secret that New York City is one of the world's most popular destinations, despite its sky-high attraction, meal and accommodation costs. Though there are many ways to trim travel expenses, NYC isn't a bargain-friendly destination for dedica 4 Top Après-Ski Spots to Visit This Winter 01/02/2018 07:00pm • Cold-weather enthusiasts and avid skiers around the globe are in search of more than days whooshing through fresh powder on challenging slopes followed by a few drinks in a rustic bar by the fire. They want luxury resorts, high-end boutiques and destinations that give new meaning to the term " aprà Why now may be the right time to add a new living space to your home 12/28/2017 07:00pm • English basements. In-law suites. Garage apartments. Whichever type of additional living space may be popular where you live, they all fall under the umbrella of "accessory dwelling unit." And while these living options have been around in one form or another for many years, they're gaining populari What Is Revolving Credit -- and How Can It Ruin Your Credit Score? 12/26/2017 07:00pm • You've got bills, bills, bills -- but payday doesn't always align with those due dates. And what if you need to make a big-ticket purchase that you just don't have the cash for right now? You might need revolving credit. How Revolving Credit Is Different From an Installment Loan Revolving credit is What Airbnb Means for Your Mortgage 12/19/2017 07:00pm • As of August, Airbnb had more than 4 million listings worldwide. Travel research firm Phocuswright reports that private accommodation rentals in the U.S. reached about $32 billion in 2017 and could reach $37 billion next year. But with the growing popularity of home rental websites like Airbnb and 12 Mind Tricks to Psych Yourself Out of Debt 12/19/2017 07:00pm • Debt is an emotionally charged word that can prompt feelings of anxiety, shame and even guilt. Many people swimming in debt may also feel trapped and hopeless, and they're not alone. Total household debt rose the $12.96 trillion in the third quarter of 2017, as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank 11 Upscale Airport Hotels That Take the Stress Out of Holiday Travel 12/18/2017 07:00pm • With packed flights, lost luggage and other anxiety-inducing holiday travel scenarios, amenities that make the journey easier are welcome. And happily, a growing trend of upscale airport hotels means that your layover or time in town to visit family can be more luxurious -- and give you a quiet resp 50 Ways to Save More on Travel in 2018 12/18/2017 07:00pm • Crisscrossing the globe doesn't have to be cost-prohibitive.Whether you're a seasoned jet-setter or an aspiring globetrotter who's resolved to travel more and pay less in the year ahead, chances are you can benefit from clever, creative and time-tested tips to trim vacation expenses. And why settle