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Need cash? There’s your 401(k) …
More people strapped for cash are eyeing their 401(k) accounts out of sheer desperation.
7 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
Ex takes wheels, leaves wife with bills
A woman’s ex is taking advantage of her generosity. Dr. Don Taylor suggests a way out.
1 min read Sep 02, 2017 -
10 tips to clip travel cancellation fees
If you have to cancel travel plans, don’t let your money leave home without you.
6 min read Sep 02, 2017 -
8 last-minute ways to save for vacation
In a perfect world, we’d all have fully funded vacation accounts. If you don’t, here are some fast-track ways to save for your big trip.
4 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
Beware: Format war brews over DVD players
Similar to the VHS-Beta format battle of the 1980s, new high-definition DVD players use two incompatible formats. Will you pick the wrong one?
3 min read Dec 15, 2017 -
7 ways to save on an off-season wedding
If you plan your big day during a slow time of the year, you’ll save.
9 min read Sep 13, 2022 -
Tax Talk: valuing charitable donations and taxes on sale of land
Tax Adviser George Saenz answers reader questions on valuing charitable donations and taxes on a partial land sale.
2 min read Sep 13, 2021