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Is Oklahoma Really the Best Place to Retire?

The state’s new motto: Retirees get more bang for their buck, but that's not the only reason Oklahoma is proving to be the best place to retire. See why the golden years are great in the Sooner State.

Don’t Cut The Cord: Why Having A Home Phone Line Still Matters

Last fall, in the days following Hurricane Sandy, hundreds of New Yorkers lined up not for tickets to a hot Broadway show but for their turn to use…

How to Sell on Craigslist Like a Pro

Toss old items and make money like a pro using one of the most popular message boards online. Here's what works.

The New Rules for Tipping

Get insider advice on how much you should really leave, and why it matters.

Your Credit Score: What Matters, What Doesn’t

Almost 60 percent of people don’t know what determines a credit score, according to Visa. Below, the top five factors people think matter — but don’t — and…

Which Tablet Is Right for You?

Sure, the iPad is great, but there are other options smart shoppers should consider if they're shopping tablets.

What Your TV Salesman Won’t Tell You

1. Buy your new TV in September or January. That’s when the new models come out and the prices go way down on discontinued models. Another time to…

Should You Shop on Layaway?

You could really use a new dishwasher, and your daughter is dying for a pair of pearl earrings for Christmas. Unfortunately, you don’t have the funds to make…

4 Tricks Companies Use to Make You Buy

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How does this e-tailer win us over? By becoming our default. According to Dan Ariely in Wired, we would rather shop at a place that has our…

How to Get First Class Treatment When You’re Traveling Coach

These days, nearly every major airline will offer you extra legroom or entrance to their V.I.P. lounge — if you’re willing to pay for it. As part of…