The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration with the ones you hold close, but it can also be a time of financial stress. Between gifts, decorations, travel, and festive meals, it’s easy to ...

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P.S. Sometimes we do have to be very flexible to make sure everyone we want to see can work with the dates we choose for ...

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the ...

The holidays are traditionally a time to tip those who have made your life easier, more convenient or more enjoyable throughout the year. Although not required, Christmas tips also provide a ...

A budget travel expert has found an answer to the age-old dilemma - are all-inclusive holidays worth the extra cost? Chelsea Dickenson, the Cheap Holiday Expert, put an all-inclusive holiday to ...

Dear Annie: When our sons married and left home, my husband and I decided to make sure our sons and their families would never have to choose who to visit on any holiday. We also wanted to make sure ...

There are so many questions related to gift and holiday returns: How long do you have before returning items for a full refund? Do you need a receipt? Is there a fee for returning items?

April Fools' Day, a day of pranks and hoaxes, is believed to have originated in France in the 1500s. The holiday may have ...

When are banks closed? Banks and financial institutions close on federal holidays. Most have a holiday list on their website to let you know and prepare ahead of time. Some brick-and-mortar ...