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Keep a record and take full advantage of tax deductions or credits that might be available to you. Stay organized by keeping all your tax documents in one spot and make sure you're choosing the right filing status.

How to do a financial checkup

March 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Almost 47% of adults in the U.S. spend more money than they earn each month, according to Fidelity. If you're hoping to decrease your debts and grow your wealth, it's...

Fastest growing jobs in the U.S.

August 3, 2020 at 3:44 p.m.

Automation, outsourcing and lack of interest might be reasons for a declining growth rate in certain occupations these days, but don't worry just yet. We've compiled a list of the...

While bigger cities might have steeper ticket prices, you can still nab some cheap seats if you go during the week rather than a weekend, especially if you opt for a lesser-known band at a small venue. Smaller venues give you the advantage of a more intimate setting, too. Make sure to watch for when tour dates get posted so you can snag some savings on cheap seats right away.

20 budget-friendly date night ideas for couples saving money

February 10, 2020 at 8:52 a.m.

We all know how quickly a restaurant bill can add up. You order a couple appetizers, then come the entrees, maybe you agree to a second glass of wine and...

Shopping for marijuana for the first time? Here’s what budtenders want you to know

November 18, 2020 at 4:19 p.m.

With new marijuana laws being enacted in many states over the past few years, you may find yourself wondering if it's something you want to learn more about. Whether you're...

If you don't like to plan, this might be the best establishment on the list for you. With a homey atmosphere and globally inspired dishes, it's no wonder Girl and the Goat continues to attract guests 10 years after its initial opening. While it's a bit easier to get a reservation now than it might have been back when it opened, Girl and the Goat is still one of the most difficult reservations to score in Chicago. The tables become available for reservation about three months in advance and fill quickly. Making a reservation will ensure you don't have to wait, but Girl and the Goat does accept walk-ins, nomads and adventurers, according to its website.

With Michelin stars and multi-course meals, these are the hardest restaurant reservations to get in America

March 11, 2020 at 9:43 a.m.

For food fanatics and avid restaurant-goers, getting a highly sought-after reservation is like getting the golden ticket to the restaurant world. Sometimes the wait is a few weeks, a few...

Setting a limit — and sticking to that limit — will keep you on the right path to saving. If you know you like to treat yourself to a weekly coffee or a monthly trip to the nail salon, make sure that's part of your budget and not something that will take you over the limit and into your savings account. If you find it difficult to stick to your self-set limit, call your credit card company and ask that they lower the spending limit on your card.

How to budget if you overspent on the holidays

December 30, 2019 at 1:24 p.m.

After Thanksgiving, there are only a few weeks to finish shopping for last-minute gifts, to go out with friends who are back in town, to celebrate the end of the...

What to do if you spin out on black ice

December 10, 2019 at 11:45 a.m.

Driving in inclement weather takes intense focus. If you're driving in a place that gets a lot of snowfall, you have to pay more attention to the road ahead, ensure...

These are the most commonly stolen items from luxury hotels

December 17, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.

It's a common tale — we slip a pen into our pocket or grab some extra soaps for the road when leaving a hotel. Smaller items, especially hygiene products, seem...

If sharing a bed causes a fight, or you don't want to be kicked in your sleep, use extra pillows to make a barrier on large beds. If the pillows provided aren't enough, check the closet or call down to the front desk for more.

20 tips to make your hotel room feel more like home

July 30, 2022 at 11:54 a.m.

Forget to pack a speaker? Stick your phone in a coffee mug or the ice bucket to amplify your tunes while you get ready for that morning meeting or to...

Exercise can have long- and short-term effects on mental health — sometimes feelings of happiness can come just five minutes after a workout. This make sense considering Californians rank third nationally for the highest participation in sports and fourth overall for emotional and physical well-being. The West Coast state also has the fewest recorded work hours, leaving more time for leisure.

These are the 15 happiest states in America, study shows

February 19, 2020 at 8:35 p.m.

What makes you happy? Maybe it's a coffee or a vacation or a plane ticket? Or maybe it's something more internal, and contentment and optimism lie in the way you...

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