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Over the past decade, booking travel plans has become exponentially easier. Gone are the days when we relied on travel agents to book flights, hotels and car rentals. Why call an agent when you can do your own research quicker and more thoroughly online? And now, mobile devices, including the iPad, are making travel planning even easier, giving vacationers the option to book on the fly.

"My one recommendation to parents ... let them talk" and if a child doesn't open up the first time, keep bringing it up but be somewhat clever ...

Truth is, there’s no right or wrong answer. Choosing whether to lease or buy comes down to informing yourself about what each option entails, and asking yourself a few questions about your financial needs, your lifestyle and preferences.

As National Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to a close, one expert offers breast cancer survivors some guidance on what they can do to reclaim ...

Utilize the happiness advantage with these seven steps to become more successful at work.

TODAY Money experts David Bach, Jean Chatzky, Carmen Wong-Ulrich and Allison Linn offer strategies, some from personal experience, on how to reduce tension over money in your life and avoid fighting over finances.

Regularly assess your health with a few morning inspections that are easy and accurate.

How to tell if you should prepay your mortgage. Recently, I have had two people ask me if they should repay their mortgage early. While there are psychological benefits to wiping away what is often a person’s largest debt, there are several things you should consider before taking steps to pay off your mortgage ahead of schedule.

Emergency rooms see an increase in cases of heat stroke and dehydration this time of year. Extra precautions must be taken to keep children safe, as well.

Pittsburgh cancer crusader Charissa Hamilton-Gribenas faces the disease head-on with a candid and helpful resource for an oft-neglected demographic.