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Private tour guides – an insider’s perspective
Private tour guides – an insider’s perspective

My hometown is a tourist spot. When friends and family visit, they get an insider perspective when I share the unique culture, history, landmarks, and food that make my area special. When I travel, those are the same experiences I seek, and I work hard to find a local person to guide me.

The internet has made it easy to scout out travel guidance anywhere in the world. My friend was fortunate; searching online, she found an art history student in Florence who gave her an ...

Ten expenses you should be budgeting for
Ten expenses you should be budgeting for

Budgets are to money as maps are to roads -- which is to say, they’re an integral part of helping you see where you’re going.

But while you might think you’ve got your money all mapped out and each area of your life budgeted for appropriately, no one is immune to the possibility of being hit by an unforeseen expense.

An unexpected expense can leave even the most well thought out budget in shambles. But preparing for the unexpected may help you keep your budget in tact.

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Automotive

VW diesel owners could get $10,000 in settlement headed for court Tuesday

Federal judge is expected to sign off on deal with $15 billion price tag

Details of VW Dieselgate settlements made public

Owners of affected VW, Audi vehicles eligible for buybacks or lease terminations

Computers & electronics

HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq notebook computers

The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards

Credit cards

Sam's Club needles Costco, notes it accepts all credit cards

Costco membership card can be used as a credit card at Sam's through July 4th

Education

Is college worth it? Ask people paying off student loans

A survey finds 45% of borrowers are unhappy with the result

Your college student may be taught by a part-time professor

But rise in part-time faculty may be part of a long-term trend

Employment

First quarter economic growth revised higher

Still, it's a slowdown from the previous three months

Consumer spending rises in May, outpacing income gains

Jobless claims were on the rise last week

Entertainment

Two huge entertainment companies are joining forces

Lionsgate is acquiring Starz for $4.4 billion

Family & parenting

Could your child's toys be making them sick?

Viruses can stick around on plastic toys longer than you might think

Exercise may provide an immediate academic boost for kids, research shows

Experts say regular physical activity helps brain development

Health

New drug has potential to slow down or reverse development of asthma

Trials with the drug are currently underway

Long naps can damage health, study finds

What you should know before dozing off during the day

Home & garden

Why homeownership is at its lowest level in decades

Among entry-level homes, prices are surging and inventory is shrinking

Bancorp South to pay $7 million to redlining victims

Minority mortgage applicants paid higher interest rates than whites

Insurance

Even with insurance, your hospital stay will cost you

University of Michigan study finds out-of-pocket cost likely to exceed $1,000

Internet

Amazon promises more TV deals on Prime Day

Shopping expert expects retailer to correct some mistakes from last year

Personal finance

What's the best way to invest in gold?

If you want to own the precious metal, there's more than one way to do it

Home prices up in April -- but at a slower pace

That marks six straight monthly increases

Pets

Pups who panic over fireworks may benefit from a new calming gel

A non-sedative gel can now be prescribed to treat noise aversion in dogs

Political News

The Brexit vote: what's it mean for your money?

According to many financial experts, the impact will be mostly positive

Scams

New rule bans certain types of payment methods by telemarketers

The new rule is aimed at scammers and con artists

Lawmaker urges elder abuse predator list

Officials see sharing information as key to reducing scams

Seniors

How to set up an individual retirement account

Putting money in a special retirement account has its advantages

Why seniors should limit alcohol consumption

Researchers say alcohol damages already dysfunctional immune system

Shopping

Consumers pick Jeep & Disney as most patriotic brands

"Believability and authenticity" are more important than flag-waving

Chipotle launches aggressive rewards program to win back customers

Frequent customers will earn points toward free food

Social & dating

Your happiness may depend on whether you value money or time

A new study suggests that what you value is more important than what you have

Sustainability

Drought-stricken California sitting on huge pool of water

Stanford researchers discover large aquifer beneath state's Central Valley

Travel

Spirit Airlines trying to improve its on-time performance

Low fares are great but sometimes time is money

JetBlue offers free TSA PreCheck to its most-frequent fliers

Higher security in effect at airports following Istanbul attack

Recalls

Tippin's Key Lime Pie recalled

The product may contain peanut residue, an allergen not listed on the label

KYMCO recalls K-Pipe motorcycles

The gear shift pattern was assembled in a reverse sequence

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