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If your utility bills are a bit higher than you expected, it's time to make a change. Check out these DIY moves that can shrink your bills right away.

Even economy flights to Japan can cost thousands. Here are ways to fly in luxury for less than the cost of an economy ticket.

Looking to trade in your vehicle? Read on for ways to eke out a better offer.

Are you still running payroll with manual processes? Please stop. Here's how the best payroll software can save you thousands of dollars and infinite stress.

CDs are known for their high interest rates, but that's not all they have to offer. Discover a few more valuable perks of putting your money in a CD.

Everyone wants to get approved when they apply for a credit card. Here are a few less-discussed techniques that could make it more likely.

Want to grow your small business sales? Start by doing one simple thing: listening to your customers. Here's how.

Once you've exited the workforce, short-term financial planning becomes even more crucial. Read on to learn about how much cash you should keep.

Hybrid vehicles give drivers the best of traditional cars and EVs. Here are some of the best reasons to buy one.

Want to boost sales for your small business? Don't just focus on finding new customers -- read on to learn how to keep more existing customers.

Are you curious about getting airline elite status? Here's how most of the perks can be had in other ways, without all the effort and expense.

The cost of auto insurance can vary based on a number of factors. Read on to see what those are and how you can take steps to save.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is a popular travel rewards card. Find out how the newly improved welcome bonus could yield over $900 in travel savings.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a favorite rewards credit card among travelers who like premium travel perks. See how to score $1,125 in travel savings.

Want free plane tickets? See how much travel you can buy with 75,000 bonus points for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®.

Chase Sapphire credit cards have a special limited time welcome offer: 75,000 points. See how much air travel you can buy with these points from Chase.

Interest-bearing checking accounts may not provide the rewards you were hoping for. Here's an alternative worth considering.

Airline elite status programs can be confusing, expensive, and, dare we say...overrated. See how to maximize your air travel without elite status.

Spring is a popular time for homes to hit the market. Read on to see why that may not happen this season.

CDs are a great way to stash money you're not currently using. But check out four ways things can go awry with a CD.

The SoFi Checking and Savings account is offering a surprisingly achievable bonus worth up to $300. Find out what you have to do to earn it.

Travel portals often advertise steep discounts. Is Sam's Club's portal really worth it? Here's how it looks in the real world.

Have you ever wondered why banks offer cash in exchange for opening an account? See why banks' competition for deposits is good news for your money.

Costco offers a ton of money-saving perks. This may be the least well-known one. Take a look at the details.

Big banks are offering hundreds of dollars in savings account bonuses. But how much can you really earn? Find out here.