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Coffee: Plenty of us swear by our daily caffeine fix. Coffee has to be one of the cheapest addictive substances in the world, and as an added bonus it doesn't give you cancer.
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Americans lose an estimated $40 - $50 billion a year to investment scams, according to the Financial Fraud Research Center. And, contrary to popular perception, it’s not just the most vulnerable or gullible among us who fall prey. More>>
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If you could easily make several hundred extra dollars a year with minimal effort, would you do it?
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Despite skyrocketing tuition (and student loan debt), many young adults are still enrolling in college.
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Many people fantasize about financing a good chunk of their retirement by selling their current home,buying a smaller place and investing the difference for income. In reality, however, they often reap far less profit than they might have hoped. More>>
As the price of a college education continues to soar,many American families are counting on significant outside help to foot the bill.
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Now is the time to get finances back on track and dig out of debt. More>>
While there’s no doubt that money will play a big role in determining your living arrangements in retirement, that role may involve factors you never even considered. In fact, some don’t involve money at all. More>>
If you are going through a divorce or legal separation and you or your spouse have money in retirement plans, you will most likely be required to share these assets.
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Stay within your means and still have fun.
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Now that the Supreme Court has issued its landmark ruling to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex couples should be hammering out joint financial plans, much like those that heterosexual pairs create when they marry. More>>
There seems to be a traditional brick-and-mortar bank on every corner of most cities, but also growing are the ranks of ebanks, which provide all their services online.
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Despite what you see on TV and what the conventional wisdom says, most of the home improvement projects with the greatest return on investment are unglamorous.
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When you factor in mortgages, car loans, student loans and credit cards, the average American is more than $225,000 in debt. More>>
You know you want to get rid of old belongings, but what will get you the biggest bang for your stuff?
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Want the cheapest airfare around? You'll have to work for it.
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Perhaps you lost a job and had trouble keeping up with your bills. Or you found yourself with an unexpected expense that ate up your budget. There are a lot of ways one’s credit can take a hit.
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After mortgages and student loans, credit cards are the biggest source of debt for U.S. households. More>>
Schools spend a lot of time teaching children reading, writing and arithmetic. Unfortunately, math lessons rarely include a course on how to manage finances.
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Owning a home is still many people’s idea of the American dream. Yet purchasing a home still requires a major financial investment and a long-term commitment.
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It can be unsettling when a debt collector tracks you down and inquires about repayment. But owing money to a creditor does not place you completely at its mercy. More>>
A budget plays a vital role in helping manage your money, getting out of debt and staying that way. It is also a must for ensuring your long-term financial future. More>>
Learn how health care reform may impact your finances. More>>
Recent data breaches remind consumers to secure financial information. More>>
As you resolve to make some changes in 2014, do not forget about improving your financial health. More>>
Whether you are recovering from a holiday spending hangover or simply resolving to do better fiscally in the future, the clean slate of a new year is a perfect time to reassess your finances. More>>
Make 2014 your fiscally fittest year yet by kicking these bad money habits. More>>
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Returning to school requires an upfront financial commitment. But college can be affordable when you put these tasks on your personal syllabus. More>>
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Many of those who have suddenly find themselves without incomes are facing tough times. These steps can help see you through this lean time. More>>
If your home is one of the 60 percent of U.S. households that have a pet, here are some things that you can do to ensure the well-being of your beloved furry family member without breaking the bank. More>>
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Retirement can sound almost too good to be true. Unfortunately, fewer than half know how much to save in order to maintain something close their current lifestyle. More>>
There are a number of valid reasons why you need to keep watch of the people you add and keep on Facebook. More lending outlets are turning to checking social connections online to evaluate people's loan eligibility. More>>
Whether you’re hopping in the car with the family for a weekend getaway or flying across the country, you can follow these simple tips to total vacation bliss. More>>
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To create a good work-life balance, you might have to learn to say no to your bosses. More>>
America's richest communities have been cross-referenced with how much, or little, those who live there give to charity. If you're looking for donations, you may want to avoid New York. More>>
If you're a high school or college student looking for work in the coming months, here's some tips on how to make your own form of employment, whether you're looking to pad your resume or line your pocketbook. More>>
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