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- Bloomberg
How Airbnb could change life for city residents

Sharing apps that enable travelers to book stays in private homes are changing not only the nature of urban tourism, but the cities themselves—for better and for worse.

5:09 a.m. Today
- Everett Collection
4 airline fees worth paying

Airlines are charging for more “perks” than ever before. While many of the new fees should be avoided, some are well worth it. Here are four.

11:34 a.m. May 7, 2016
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Stop spanking your kids — or they may need therapy

Most Americans say that spanking your kids is OK, but researchers don’t agree

11:33 a.m. May 7, 2016
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This simple formula can tell if you’re getting ripped off by an airline

How to tell if a plane ticket is a good deal.

11:32 a.m. May 7, 2016
- Shutterstock
5 mistakes parents make when giving kids an allowance

Kids get an average allowance of $67.80 per month.

11:32 a.m. May 7, 2016
- Bloomberg
5 things to know about the Costco-AmEx breakup (and the new Visa)

Visa is coming. What to do next if you’re an American Express cardholder.

11:30 a.m. May 7, 2016
- David Devon
Here’s one way to escape America’s high college costs: Leave the country

Go abroad to escape pricey U.S. colleges.

11:29 a.m. May 7, 2016
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How to budget for a wedding — that’s not your own

Here’s how to save up to be in a wedding entourage.

11:29 a.m. May 7, 2016

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Can I leave my stepchildren nothing if my husband dies? 11:18 a.m. May 7, 2016
Amazon accidentally sent me a $33 Bluetooth speaker — should I keep it? 11:18 a.m. May 7, 2016
My mother wants to give me 70% of her estate — my sister is furious 7:49 p.m. May 6, 2016
I’m terminally ill — my husband says he will disinherit my son 5:40 p.m. May 5, 2016
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Careers »

Katie Couric may be looking to leave Yahoo 2:58 p.m. May 5, 2016
The bad news and less-bad news about student loans 9:25 a.m. May 4, 2016
Right out of college, women already earn $9,000 a year less than men 9:46 a.m. April 30, 2016
Mr. Potato Head can now take longer paid family leave 8:50 a.m. April 29, 2016

Travel »

The most loathsome airline in America is … 9:48 a.m. April 30, 2016
Marijuana tourism is a budding industry 8:23 a.m. April 23, 2016

Real Estate »

What moms look for when buying a house 11:28 a.m. May 7, 2016
Does ‘staging’ a home lure buyers into paying more? 11:27 a.m. May 7, 2016
Could the San Francisco real estate market finally be slowing down? 11:27 a.m. May 7, 2016
Are these cats the answer to Chicago’s rat problem? 11:24 a.m. May 7, 2016

Taxes »

Why you need to write a will now — even if you aren’t Prince 8:57 p.m. April 30, 2016
The 100th anniversary of the estate tax 4:35 p.m. April 30, 2016
You may be doing your taxes all wrong 5:05 a.m. April 26, 2016

Spending & Saving »

5 truly awful Mother’s Day gifts 11:17 a.m. May 7, 2016
10 things rich people know that you don’t 5:53 p.m. May 5, 2016
Spend 2 hours doing this each month, and save your family $1,000 5:27 p.m. May 2, 2016

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