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How to Sign Up for Prime Day 'Invite-Only' Deals
Make sure you put your hat in the ring to get the best Prime Day deals Amazon has to offer.
When Is a Target-Date Fund the Best Choice?
For most investors, they're a convenient choice, but an imperfect one.
Four Home Renovations That Are Worth the Extra Money (and Five That Aren't)
Renovations are expensive, but some aspects of one will show every penny you spend—and some won’t.
How to Make (and Share) Your Amazon Wishlist Before Prime Day
Keep track of what you want to buy, and share your wishlist with others to get better gifts.
How to Share Your Amazon Prime Membership With Family (Even If You Don't Live Together)
You can share your Amazon Prime benefits with other people in your household.
When It Makes Sense to Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt (and When It Doesn’t)
Even consolidated debt needs to be paid off as quickly as possible.
Twelve Things to Consider When Buying a Car (Besides the Price)
Theft rates and resale value are among other important considerations.
The Hidden Cost of Homeownership, State by State
Your mortgage is only a portion of the cost to own a home—here's how much you need to budget for other expenses.
How a Cash Advance on a Credit Card Works (and Why You Should Avoid Them)
You could get short-term cash, but it comes with a painfully high price tag.
How to Tell If a Prime Day Promotion Is Just Hype
Not all Prime Day deals are good.
Alexa Can Notify You When Something You Want Goes on Sale for Prime Day
Set up advance deal alerts with Alexa on any Echo speaker.
This Tech Brand Will Get the Biggest Discounts During Prime Day
There will be plenty of Prime Day deals, but these will be the most dramatic.
Don't Use ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ for Prime Day Purchases
You don't want to overshadow your Prime Day deals by taking on new debts.
That Amazon 'Deal' Might Actually Be a Hidden Price Hike
If you have a hunch that a “deal” was cheaper just a week ago, you might be right.
Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Let's do the math to see if the $139 annual fee is actually worth it for you.
Don't Miss These June Tax Deadlines
If you're self-employed or an independent contractor, or if you live abroad, you need to pay attention.
How to Set Price Alerts for Amazon Prime Day
Resist Amazon's price manipulation tactics by choosing the maximum you want to spend.
How to Speak With a Real Person at Amazon Customer Service
Here's the easiest way to speak with a human at Amazon.
The Three Scenarios When Utility Protection Plans Are Worth It
Unless your home fits into one of these three categories, you probably won’t need it.
Here’s When It Makes Sense to Talk to a Credit Counselor
Get free or low-cost expert advice from an objective third party.