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Travel patterns are shifting, with more Americans heading abroad than ever. What are the new travel hot spots? And which destinations are seeing fewer visitors?--- Sam Kemmis writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @samsambutdif. The article Where Americans Are Traveling in [...]

The National Retail Federation shows that the average graduation gift 2023 cost $116. But is that an appropriate dollar amount to give to the graduates in your life?  You may think this dollar amount is too high. Or too [...]

Waiting until 70 to file for Social Security benefits comes with a higher check, but there could be financial consequences to consider for you and your family.--- Most Americans have about an eight-year window to claim Social Security Benefits, with [...]

Break the to-do list process into two parts to make it more manageable (and to help you sleep better).---Productivity depends on planning. You have to create the right kind of to-do list, add context and deadlines to it, and [...]

Borrowers should consolidate their federal student loans by the end of April to qualify for loan forgiveness.---The Biden administration has already forgiven over $45 billion in student loans for nearly one million borrowers through a one-time account adjustment to [...]

Having a safety net can mean peace of mind on top of being able to maintain your lifestyle if a financial emergency strikes.--- In the realm of personal finance, one fundamental principle stands out as the cornerstone of financial stability: [...]

Rising medical, auto repair and vehicle costs now mean drivers could be underinsured. Here's how to be sure you're fully covered.--- Drew Gula writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. The article How to Make Sure You Have Enough Auto Insurance Coverage originally [...]

You don’t have to spend a fortune to increase your home value.---Owning a home is an investment, and a pretty good one over time. Although owning a house will never give you a better return on other investments like [...]

Break out that (figurative) feather duster and give your budget a thorough once-over.---When temperatures start to rise, many of us naturally want to open the windows, deep clean, and get rid of clutter. Why not apply that same refreshing [...]

Newton's laws aren't just for physics anymore.---There’s plenty of chatter and research surrounding the so-called “laws” of productivity, but even the laws we use to govern other areas of our lives can be applicable when there are things that [...]