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Robert Redford Porsche 904, Lambo Miura SV to highlight Bonhams auction
Three exotic classics, one of them formerly owned by a Hollywood star and a vintage-racing legend, will be among the collector cars offered by Bonhams during …
Why you should stay in college, even if you’re a future CEO
Looking back on his college experience, Andrew Josuweit remains conflicted. Why pay to learn, he still wonders, when you could just as easily be paid to …
9 ways to beat those winter blues
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, some of us may be affected by the winter blues that come with sudden temperature changes …
8 ways your products may have the sales-tax life cycle of a lemon
The lemon is a simple fruit. The sales-tax life cycle of a lemon, however, is not simple by any means. Depending on the state of the …
Can I get life insurance if I have a criminal record?
As if having a criminal record isn’t challenging enough, such a history can also cause complications when it comes to applying for life insurance. Depending on …
6 ways to increase your home’s efficiency & comfort this winter
Just as the smart home can be used to keep you cool in the summer, it can also be relied upon to keep you warm through …
VW honors 51-year Beetle driver with ‘labor of love’ restoration
For more than a half-century, Kathleen Brooks has driven her little red 1967 Volkswagen Beetle as daily transportation. She bought her VW new in December 1966 …
Driven: What’s more Hollywood than a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz?
Few things recall the American 1950s more than Elvis Presley, a malt shop and a big, glorious, finned Cadillac cruising down the streets of old Hollywood. …
Now is the time to get these documents ready for tax season
Tax season 2019 won’t kick into high gear until February, as employers have until January 31 to send out 2018 W-2s. But you can do some …
What to look for when buying a used car
You probably already know the biggest advantage of a used car over new: Lower cost. The average used car price was $16,000 below the average new …
Choosing mutual funds: 7 things you need to know
When it comes to investing, mutual funds are a basic building block. About 44% of U.S. households and 94 million individual investors own mutual funds, according to …
Aston Martin develops ‘first reversible’ EV system to protect vintage vehicles
To mitigate any future restrictions on the use of classic cars, Aston Martin plans to future-proof such vehicles with what it terms “the world’s first reversible …
3 retail trends to watch in 2019
Small retailers are busy preparing for the holiday shopping season, but now’s also the time to reflect on the past year and to look ahead to …
3 technologies small business owners should consider in 2019
Technology gives small business owners an edge, allowing them to use limited resources in smarter, more efficient ways. However, many on Main Street remain slow to …
How to refinance your credit card debt fast & save huge
If you’re saddled with high-cost credit card debt it can feel like you are in a prison. That expensive old debt weighs down your credit rating …
Has the lowest-mileage 1970 Road Runner been found in an Ohio garage?
What could be the lowest-mileage 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in existence was recently found by a collector in an Ohio garage. Eric VanDamia, avid collector of …
7 financial things you can do in the time it takes to cook Christmas dinner
Cooking Christmas dinner for the family can be time-consuming and stressful. But sharing a meal at the end makes it worthwhile. Some financial tasks can take …
10 questions to ask a financial advisor
If you’re considering hiring a financial advisor, you’re ahead of the game — almost half (45%) of adults ages 40 to 59 would rather make an appointment …
Adventure on a budget: Cheap travel abroad programs
Traveling abroad is a life-changing event. You might learn a new language, and you’ll definitely engage with a new culture. You’ll taste new foods, navigate a …
One-off GT500 Super Snake Mustang heading to auction
The only 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Ford Mustang has been consigned to the docket for Mecum Auction’s Kissimmee, Florida, auction scheduled for February 3-13. As …
Why you should consider buying a house that needs work
If you’re purchasing a house – whether it’s a primary home, move-up home or secondary home – and the house needs work, don’t shy away from …
Will a life insurance policy pay if only one or two payments have been made?
One of the best features of a life insurance policy is that it will pay benefits as soon as the policy is in effect. Some people …
11 common mistakes homebuyers make
It’s not just first-time buyers who make mistakes when buying a new abode. It’s easy to overstretch financially or to overlook something you shouldn’t when you see a …
8 ways to pay off your mortgage faster
Nearly 90 percent of all homeowners have 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages, according to Freddie Mac. It makes sense why — a home is the single largest purchase …
Perhaps obvious yet helpful reminders about driving vintage vehicles
Many of the suggestions may seem obvious, but even if they are, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded about the responsible use of a vintage vehicle …
These smart-home predictions for 2030 are already coming true
A future vision of drones, smart kitchens and augmented reality came true quicker than anyone expected. Back in 2015, the Near Future Laboratory, Mobile Life Center …
28 ways to be a better co-parent
It is not divorce or separated families that harm children — but conflict between parents. Together, we can work to stop that from happening and promote shared …
How to spend your FSA money before the end of the year
Flexible spending accounts allow workers to spend pre-tax dollars on out-of-pocket medical expenses. 76% of companies with 200 or more employees offer FSAs, according to a survey …
The holidays aren’t the only thing affecting your wallet — so does the winter solstice
Winter is coming. Friday, Dec. 21 marks the 2018 hibernal (winter) solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year. The good news? The days …
5 times refinancing your student loans is a bad idea
In many cases, the answer to this question is yes. Refinancing may bring down your interest rates if you qualify, saving you money on your student loans. Plus, …
