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#394 Priceline Vs. Hotwire: Which One To Choose? (PCLN, EXPE)

Hotwire and Priceline have become the first stops for millions of vacationers and business travelers planning a trip. The two widely used travel booking sites have a lot in common, including how much they claim they can save you. But they also have some key differences.PricelineThe older o... see more

#384 Hurricane Insurance Deductible Fact Sheet

Do you understand how hurricane damage affects your homeowners insurance? You should, if you have property in a hurricane high-risk region, such as the Gulf of Mexico or an Atlantic coastal community. During the period from 1993 to 2012, hurricanes caused more than $158.2 billion in insured losse... see more

#380 7 Renovation Projects That Improve Your Property Value

Before you spend thousands of dollars improving your property, it pays to know the difference between upgrades that actually increase the value of your home and changes that only appear to do so.Let's say, for example's sake, that you've always wanted a swimming pool. You imagine that the ... see more

#348 How a LendingTree Mortgage Works

A consumer in search of a mortgage has several options. He can visit a local bank or credit union. He can go online and submit an application with a broker, who then places the loan with one of the wholesale lenders in his network. Another option is to use a service such as LendingTree.Len... see more

#162 Find The Cheapest Health Insurance Providers

If you've recently lost your health insurance, or have been putting off enrolling in a plan, February 15 may be your last chance of the year to purchase a policy for 2015 through the Affordable Care Act, which is likely to be the least expensive way to buy insurance.The tax penalties for n... see more

#142 Forget McMansions, In-Town Homes Offer Best Values

The sprawling suburban McMansion and three-car garage may be going the way of the tailfinned Oldsmobile.Those seeking to invest in residential properties might do well to focus on metropolitan areas near public transport, rather than counting on a continuation of suburban sprawl, according... see more

#135 6 Ways Retirees Can Save on Prescription Drugs

Health care costs are one the biggest expenses people face in retirement, and they are the cause of many bankruptcies. Consider this: according to Fidelity Investments the average couple will spend $220,000 for health care in retirement, and that doesn't even take into account any unexpected illn... see more

#121 If Your Company Is Matching 401(k)s, Max It Out!

You've probably heard this from your folks when you were growing up: If you would just do what I tell you to do, I wouldn't have to tell you the same thing over and over.In the world of retirement planning, that's what financial advisors are telling their clients when it comes to their 401... see more

#100 5 Things To Do in Disney Parks on a Budget

Walt Disney first thought of opening an amusement park in the late 1930s; it was originally planned to be in Burbank, near the company's offices, and was intended for employees and their families. It took him many years to raise the money, much of it coming via the television show he made for ABC... see more

#84 Top Places To Get A Free Credit Score Or Report

When's the last time you checked your credit report? Chances are you haven't done so in a while. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling's 2014 Financial Literacy Survey revealed that in spite of being able to obtain an annual free copy of their credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, 65... see more

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