Friday’s need-to-know money news

Holiday-tipping-in-tough-times-7FKMMIM-x-largeToday’s top story: A stress-free guide to holiday tipping. Also in the news: How to ease the financial strain of caregiving, financial resolutions to keep in 2015, and credit card strategies for travelers.

A Last-Minute Guide to Holiday Tipping
One less thing to stress over.

5 Ways to Ease the Financial Strain of Caregiving
Hiring help can actually save you money in the long run.

10 Financial Resolutions to Keep In the New Year
“Keep” being the operative word.

3 Irresistible Credit Card Strategies for Travelers
Supercharging your travel budget.

Retirement: 5 ways to make the most of 2015
Your retirement checklist for 2015.