Should I wait until August to sell my home to save on commission?
Under new rules, home sellers won't have to pay commissions to buyer's agents. Here's what that means for negotiations.
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Overspent in December? Here’s how to battle the January blues
The first workday in January after the holidays hits a little bit differently: The parties are over, debt payments are soon due and it can feel like there's nothing to...
5 ways to save this holiday shopping season
This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be longer, pricier and in some ways more chaotic than in previous years, which makes it easy to overspend. But there are...
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If you're seeing Halloween decorations at the store, you should take that as a sign the holiday travel season is just around the corner. Cue the expensive flights! If you're...
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After years of unusually low prices on airfare and vacation rentals during the pandemic, travel prices have taken off in 2022. And while travel price inflation has cooled with slowing...
Liz Weston: Will you get what Social Security promises?
The Social Security Administration will happily forecast your future monthly retirement check. Trouble is, it's often off the mark. Understanding the sometimes-flawed assumptions underlying the estimate can help you make...
Use these Black Friday shopping hacks to win great deals
Use these hacks to guarantee yourself the deals you want, whether you decide to shop from your couch or at the store. Online shopping Think outside the box. Some stores...
How women-owned businesses can overcome hurdles
Women-owned businesses are on the rise. Between 2002 and 2012, the number of women-owned firms increased at a rate of 52 percent, two-and-a-half times the national average of 20 percent,...
Equity crowdfunding: Cool concept, but should you invest?
Crowdfunding is a cool concept: Regular folks lending each other money when the big guys with big bucks just aren't interested. In some developing countries, it has helped lift small-business...
Etsy entrepreneurs share 7 secrets to their success
It started as a mix of desperation and creativity. Claudia Lucero was up to her ears in student loans, and she needed some extra cash to make her payments. So...