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6 ways to cut the costs of expensive holiday meals
Holiday meals can wreck your budget, especially if you’re hosting a big clan. Thankfully, these tricks can make them more affordable. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Avoid …
Cities where millennials owe the most & least on their vehicles
The stereotypical millennial eats avocado toast and complains about student loans, but a recent LendingTree study found auto loans are significant debt drivers, too. In fact, …
Give your parents the gift of tech this holiday season
Parents work double time to make the holidays magical for their children. As such, presents for them often take second place. That’s why it’s a great …
10 picks from the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
The 10th annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals that was held in suburban Chicago this past weekend is known as “the Pebble Beach of muscle cars,” …
3 ways entrepreneurship can save the economy
Depending on who you ask, the U.S. economy is “stuck in second gear,” already in another massive recession, or — according to Warren Buffett — doing just …
These are the money mistakes that lead to divorce
There are three big things couples fight about, according to divorce attorney Paul Rudder, and that’s kids, sex and money. But the biggest of these, by …
This one trick can help you save on your holiday trip home
When planning your trip home for the holidays, pay attention to the credit card you use to book. Using a rewards credit card is one of …
6 common mistakes to avoid when buying a home
Purchasing a home in Sonoma County has never been easier. However, houses still sell for an average of $700,000 here, making careful planning a must. Here …
10 gifts that will have your favorite geek totally geeking out
We all have a geek in our life who’s first to buy new tech or fix our smartphone. Their early bird attitude can make buying them …
Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen cars featured in $5.4M auction
Silverstone Auctions closed its 2018 season out with a £4.2 million ($5.4 million) sale over the weekend that featured cars once owned by Frank Sinatra and …
The 10 tax forms people forget to fill out
Americans know to lookout for their W-2s every January — and freelancers are well-acquainted with the good old 1099-MISC form. But there’s often other paperwork coming …
6 questions to ask before taking on a business loan
If you own a small business or are thinking of starting one, chances are good that applying for a business loan is in your future. Obtaining …
6 reasons student loan forgiveness might not be worth it
Student loan forgiveness is often considered a smart way out for borrowers struggling with debt. But is it really the great solution people think it is? …
7 great tech gifts for your favorite travelers
We all have that friend or family member who is constantly on the road or catching red-eyed flights. Maybe you yourself are that globetrotter. Either way, …
Here’s how buying a house affects your credit score
A house is the biggest purchase most people make in their lifetime, with the accompanying mortgage being their largest financial transaction. Most people know that they …
Las Vegas vintage car show is a sight to behold
Cars were streaming into the upper level of the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center when I visited the site of the Mecum Auction …
How to get a mortgage without providing a tax return
If you’re looking to purchase or refinance a house providing tax returns can sometimes just be inconvenient especially if your tax returns have various extending schedules. …
Get a load of this 1951 Alvis TA21 drophead coupe
As World War I ended, T.G. John, former manager for British motorcar manufacturer Siddeley-Deasy, bought the rights to Hillman’s Electra engine line. He also bought a …
Delicious ways to use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey
After Thanksgiving, many people find themselves asking how to eat all these leftovers without becoming tired of turkey. Not only that, there’s leftover veggies and all …
Earliest Mustang hardtop ‘pilot car’ headed to auction
The first Ford Mustang hardtop built as a pre-production car is a Plain Jane base model in Caspian Blue powered by a 170 cid inline-6 with …
Should you stay home on Black Friday?
To shop or not to shop on Black Friday? The answer to that question depends on your tolerance for crowds, self-restraint and money in the bank. …
Holiday gift guide: Premium smart speakers for the audiophile in your life
Budget smart speakers like the $50 Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are great gifts for anyone who is new to smart home tech – …
What this Supreme Court ruling means for small retailers in 2019
A Supreme Court tax ruling in June 2018 changed the way online retailers must operate. In a landmark 5-4 decision in favor of a South Dakota …
Should you pay off your student loans before you buy a house?
If you’ve got student loans, you’re not alone. The situation is especially dire among recent college graduates. According to a recent survey that I conducted, nearly …
First driverless taxis may hit the streets before year’s end
Waymo, the autonomous car company owned by Google parent firm Alphabet, will launch the first driver-free taxi service before the end of 2018. The as-yet-unnamed service …
2-in-3 Americans agree: Shopping is most stressful part of holiday season
Forget hectic travel, unpredictable weather or awkward conversations with the in-laws. According to a new report from CompareCards.com, nothing stresses Americans out during the holiday season …
9 great holiday tech gift ideas for grandparents
Whether the grandparents in your life are travelers, gamers or fitness enthusiasts, these nine gadgets can make great holiday gifts for them. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. …
This 1974 ‘Citroen Maserati’ was way ahead of its time
A French-built car with an Italian-built V6 under the hood, the Citroen SM SC was lauded by critics and was the Motor Trend Car of the …
How child support & alimony can affect getting a mortgage
When you apply to purchase or refinance a home, the mortgage lender adds your monthly fixed expenses to your housing payment, creating a debt-to-income ratio. When …
5 tips to help you win Black Friday
Black Friday may be rife with bargains, but it’s also stressful, crowded and can be expensive if you don’t plan ahead. To make your Black Friday …
