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Travel & Adventure
Best wine apps for your Wine Country visit
Can technology enhance your wine country experience? We think so. Here's how.
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What is a line of credit?
Need extra cash for a remodel, life event, or new business? You might want a line of credit instead of a traditional loan. Learn how they work and benefits.
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Family & Career
Money, stress and your marriage
Studies show that disagreements about money lead to a higher rate of divorce. Avoid marital money stress with our financial insights. Learn more here.
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Money matters for single parents
What you need to know about handling your finances after a divorce.
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Credit Management
What's a smart debt?
Debt can be a smart financial tool if you use it correctly. Do you know if your debt helping or hurting your financial future? Get insider tips here.
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Paying off credit cards vs. saving
You suddenly have a pile of cash—do you pay down debt or put it into savings? A little of both, experts say.
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Travel & Adventure
25 Boston adventures for $25 or less
Here are 25 budget-friendly ideas for Boston.
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The freshman 15 you'll want: Money tips for college students
When you hear "Freshman 15" you might think of late nights and greasy fast food. With fifteen money saving tips for college students, BBVA shares a freshman fifteen students can feel good about.
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Family & Career
25 under $25: San Luis Obispo
Traveling to California's Central Coast? Here are 25 ideas for under $25 in and around San Luis Obispo
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A financial checkup for millennials
Take important financial steps now can be the key to enjoying a rewarding financial future. A BBVA professional financial planner offers insights about what you need to do today to prepare for tomorrow.
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Family & Career
The single parent's guide to the afterlife: Creating your estate plan
Estate planning can be daunting for any parent, but can be especially so for a single parent. Check out our guide to estate plans to prepare for the future.
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The gracious guide to gifts at work
Gift giving at work can be tricky for bosses and workers alike. Here are some tips to help you navigate holiday gift giving on the job.
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Family & Career
Making finances work for the sandwich generation
Plenty of people are balancing the financial demands of children and aging parents. Here are some tips on how to find balance as part of the Sandwich Generation.
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Does your high school student have money smarts?
Developing smart spending habits and an understanding the basics of personal finances can set up your high schooler up for a strong financial future. Get tips to help prepare them now.
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Family & Career
Smart mom, rich mom: Build wealth for your family
Some tips from Kimberly Palmer, author of, "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," a how-to book for moms on building wealth for their families.
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Will meal delivery services save me money?
Meal delivery services can be fun and very convenient. But will they save you money? That depends on you and your lifestyle. Find out more.
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Owning A Home
How to buy a foreclosure or short sale
Are you a first-time homebuyer considering a foreclosure or short sale purchase? Learn more about how to buy a foreclosure or short sale home.
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Yes, you can buy a house in seller's market
Is it even possible to buy a house in seller's market? Yes, but you have to be smart about your approach.
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Owning A Home
Millennial guide to homeownership
Are you a millennial or first-time home buyer? Check out our guide to homeownership to prepare for the big purchase and get great tips for buying a home.
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Your re-fi survival guide
There are many benefits to refinancing, including lowering your interest rate and your mortgage term. Our helpful Re-Fi Survival Guide can make it easier!
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Owning A Home
Applying for a home loan
Ready to buy a home? There is a lot to consider, including a loan application. Make sure you're ready to apply for a home loan with these helpful tips.
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Lessons from the tiny house movement
Four Lights Houses founder Jay Shafer talks about how radical simplification equals liberation and other lessons learned from the tiny house trend.
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Savings & Budgeting
The gig economy is booming. Here's why.
Why the gig economy is booming, what the hottest side hustle is, and some things to think about before you go to work for yourself.
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Home and auto insurance & warranties
Determining your insurance needs can be overwhelming. Here are some basics on home and auto insurance and warranty plans to help you make a smart decision.
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Credit Management
Getting a personal loan with a cosigner
A co-signer could help someone with a spotty or limited credit history get a loan. Find out more about how co-signing a loan works and the risks involved.
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Why was my credit card declined?
A declined credit card can be so embarrassing. Find out why yours might have a hold on it—and how to prevent credit card declines in the future.
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Retirement
Retirement: The master to do list before you bail on your job
Retiring? Consider things like healthcare coverage, lifestyle, and family obligations. Check out our master to-do list before you head for retirement.
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25 under $25: Seattle, Washington
Traveling to Seattle? Lucky you! We've rounded up a list of 25 things to do for under $25 in Seattle, Washington. Check it out now!
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Retirement
Returning to work after retirement
Retirement expert and author Kerry Hannon has great ideas on getting back to work on your terms. Baseball usher, anyone?
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What's the deal with disability insurance?
Ever considered what you would you do if you were to suddenly lose your income? Disability insurance is something you might need. Find out why and how much.
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Savings & Budgeting
Why being disorganized costs you money
Saving money and getting organized are on everyone's to-do list, but it's not always obvious that the two are intertwined.
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What to do with a windfall
So you scored a windfall! But now what do you do with all that hot cash? Vacation? Pay debt? Maybe both.
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