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20 Hidden Fees You Had No Idea You Were Paying

Everything comes with a price—watch out for these surprise expenses and learn how to avoid them.

Why Is Mardi Gras Celebrated in New Orleans?

The easy answer is, "because it's tradition, cher," as they say in the Big Easy....

Why Women Were Allowed to Vote in Wyoming—50 Years Before the 19th Amendment

Before Wyoming was even a state, it was way ahead of the rest of the...

Why Do Mardi Gras Float Riders Have to Wear Masks?

There's a reason Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on...

Why Are the Mardi Gras Colors Purple, Gold, and Green?

If you want to unearth the history of the origins of Mardi Gras colors are...

What It’s Like to Swim with a Manatee in the Wild

I had the chance to feed and interact with these gentle giants myself and, since...

10 Cities Where You’re Most Likely to Be Denied a Mortgage

Does the American dream of owning a home feel impossible to attain? It's certainly a...

Everything I Thought About Cruises Turned Out to Be Wrong

Last summer I finally went on a cruise and discovered that everything I thought I...

What Happens to Cruise Ship Cabins That Don’t Get Sold?

For any number of reasons, a cruise line may have cabins that they didn't sell....

15 Credit Card Perks You Didn’t Know Existed

These days, credit card issuers are bending over backward to get your business. Here are...

Leasing vs. Buying a Car: Which Is Right for You?

The answer is: it depends. Our financial experts' insight on whether leasing vs. buying is...

22 Cities Where You Can Retire on $1,500 a Month

See if any of these places are ideal for you!

14 Summer Vacation Packages Worth the Money

While spring is barely here, it's not too soon to start planning your summer vacation....

The Best (and Absolute Worst) States for Taxes

Here's a look at the top ten—and bottom ten—states for taxes, according to Kiplinger and...

The 14 Costliest Home-Buying Mistakes

Buying a new home is as exciting as it is nerve-racking; you long for your...

15 Under-the-Radar Places to Visit in 2019

Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Machu Picchu are all lovely cities, but they are so yesterday. In...

15 Financial Resolutions That Will Make You More Money in 2020

You know the year-end ritual, make all sorts of promises to do better, be it...

50 Ways to Save on Summer Travel

You've worked hard all year long for your summer vacation! But maybe you have more...

15 Retirement Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Retirement

Who doesn't look forward to retirement? The fantasy of being your own boss and filling...

13 Under-the-Radar Gems Only Found in the Caribbean

The islands of the Caribbean are beloved for their beautiful beaches, sand, surf, and sunshine,...

13 Retirement Facts You Need to Take Seriously

If you pay attention and adapt accordingly, you just might get that retirement you're dreaming...