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Extra airline fees can turn your cheap flight into a money pit. Here's how to avoid them.

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Why is a dollar called a dollar?

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Hospital bills are not only confusing and intimidating, they may also be costing you money.

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Most performance reviews are positive, but they don't always lead to more pay.

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The bank knows your finances best, right? Wrong.

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In recent weeks, the phenomenal success of 'Pokemon Go' has helped Nintendo’s stocks more than double—which is odd because Nintendo doesn’t actually own Pokémon Go.

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How, exactly, should you go about stockpiling money for emergencies?

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Presented by Chase Slate.

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Don't get stuck in a lurch by overlooking these common expenses.

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During your first meeting with your financial planner, don't let him or her ask all the questions.

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Can you really afford "one more round" with your friends?

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You can probably guess the city that took the number one spot.

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Looking up transactions is as easy as sending a text.

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Never scoff at the life-altering power of a single Hamilton.

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Your new treadmill only needs to be new to you.

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Careful: You might have signed over your right to privacy.

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A healthy credit score means healthy financial habits. Here’s what happens when your habits aren’t so great.

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Is there ever a right time to work for free? Experts say maybe.

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If your impulse shopping has you nervous every time you’re within range of an internet connection, fear not.

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Would you rather live without your phone for a year of have your HR director move in with you?

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If you don't ask, you'll never know.

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Does not sitting down equal no tip?

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Find out just how much less.

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First, get a credit card. Then follow these five steps.