Thursday's Must-Reads: Avoiding Added Fees, Backyard Birds & More
Our editors pick their favorite stories
Drip, Drip, Drip: Beat Those Aggravating Added Fees
From airline tickets to washing machines, here's how to avoid unadvertised costs.
Can You Afford to Become a Caregiver?
Before you give up your job to take care of a loved one, carefully consider all of the costs.
Finding My Retirement Passion Landed Me in Prison
By befriending and helping inmates, my retirement took on real meaning.
Backyard Birds: How to Attract Them with the Right Floweers, Shrubs and Trees
Knowing what to plant can turn your lot into a melodious bird sanctuary.
How to Create Your Own Target-Fund IRA for Retirement
It's a smart way to go if you don't have the time or interest in monitoring your own investments.