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Consider it a vital New Year's resolution you can accomplish before the ball even drops
Automating savings, avoiding fees, and getting a one-year CD are good ways to prep for next year's holiday spending
The year-end is a great time to work out your family's college selection strategy, especially how to pay
Sometimes it's useful to save the nice packaging your new device came in – and sometimes it's just hoarding
Staring at a gift card you'll probably never use? You have options, from regifting it to selling it to donating it to charity
Still shopping? Then you'll want to choose something reliable and safe -- and recommended by a sensible and impartial source
Store credit cards come with high rates -- here are pros and cons of two alternatives: balance transfers and personal loans
As interest rates rise, it’s time think about how to make the most from your cash in the coming year
No matter how busy you are during the holidays, it will pay to set aside some time to take care of tax business
Getting hacked or infected with malware when you travel can take the joy out of the holidays
Many stores credit the difference between new price and old if shoppers produce receipts in time -- and there are apps for that
Look for variety and taste when picking a meal-subscription service to give to friends, family or yourself
It’s the toughest time to find flights and hotels for unplanned excursions, but it’s not impossible if you know some tricks
Just a few weeks are left in 2016, but that’s still enough time to take some steps that will cut your tax bill
Here are some guidelines for avoiding potentially awkward workplace encounters during the holidays
Here’s help from Best Buy for cutting through the clutter of possible tech gifts, from virtual reality gear to hairdryers
It's a seasonal twist on fraudsters' attempts to get you to part with your valuable personal information
Here's expert advice on how to keep your gifts from being among the millions that get returned every year
These talented decorators have some savvy tips for decking the halls without breaking the bank
With holiday tree prices on the rise in some parts of the U.S., here’s how to make sure you don’t overpay
From Batman boxers to a build-your-own robot, we’ve got the lowdown on some of the geekiest stuff out there
Even as the pressure builds to give something to some group, it always pays to do your homework first
Too often, gift cards are what you give when you don’t have a clue about what makes the recipient tick
Women overwhelmingly say the purse strings are in their hands, while men say the exact opposite
Holiday shoppers now have hundreds of boxes to choose from, but picking a winner depends on budget and taste
