What you need to know about using Costco to book your next vacation
Did you know that in addition to being able to bulk shop for peanut butter and toilet paper, your Costco membership also gives you access to a travel agency? That’s right. Costco has an extensive travel program for members, with a heavy focus on packaged hotels, cruises, and rental cars. And before you say those […]
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Prostitution Scandals of the Rich, Famous & Powerful
Pay for Play posted 12 Nov 2008by – Senior ProducerIn the big-money world of prostitution, sometimes the names that get caught up in scandals are a big surprise. They include political figures, billionaires, CEOs, all-star athletes and celebrities. Here are some of the more notorious prostitution scandals that have made their way into the headlines […]
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How To Pay For Your Amazon Black Friday Deals
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We earn commissions from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. Shopping on Amazon is a favorite of millions of Americans because of its ease and convenience. […]
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How to Get a Mortgage, Even with a Less-Than-Perfect Credit Score
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We earn commissions from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. Only 1.6% of the US population has a credit score of a perfect 850, but some […]
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Medicare doesn’t cover everything. Here’s how to avoid surprises
Every day in the United States, about 10,000 babies celebrate their 65th anniversaryorder birthday. The gift from their good old Uncle Sam is Medicare. After years of paying payroll taxes at work to help fund this government program, these older Americans are finally getting their turn to sign up and have health insurance for the […]
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This 21-year-old makes $65,000 in her first project manager job
Welcome to Salary Check, where like-minded workers across the US share how much they make, how they got their pay, and their best bargaining tips. Ready to join the conversation about salary transparency? Sign up to be a part of the series here. In this installment, a 21-year-old girl shares how she earned $65,000 as […]
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How To Decide If It’s Time To Hire A Financial Planner
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We earn commissions from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. There are quite a few misconceptions about working with a financial planner. At first, you might […]
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Real Estate Scams Aim to Hit You Where You Live
It’s prime location for scammers, scoundrels and bloodsuckers: real estate. Think about it. Among the precious possessions we store in our homes is our self-worth, making it impossible for us to emotionally separate from our most precious possession. Take Dale Haun and his wife, Clancy, who bought their dream home in Tucson, Arizona, in 2000. […]
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Covid bill changes tax rules midstream. How to file an amended return
Courtneyk | E + | beautiful pictures The $1.9 trillion stimulus that Congress aimed to send to President Biden this week could make tax returns more complicated. For some Americans who have filed, that means they need to amend their tax returns. Last week, the Senate made changes to the Covid relief bill passed by […]
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Choosing Between a Loan and a 0% APR Card To Get Out of Debt
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We earn commissions from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. Wells Fargo Platinum Card is no longer available on Select. Please visit our list of best […]
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