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  • The Holiday Shopping Guide for Hard Times

    Whether you're unemployed, underemployed or self-employed you're probably feeling the effects of this economic downturn in one way or another. And yet the holidays are the holidays

    The Money Conversation All Couples Should Have

    Talk about these six money topics before walking down the aisle to avoid financial tension later

    Why Seeking More Money Hurts Happiness

    Personal growth and helping others are more likely to promote happiness than money and status

    Brainless Money Rules to Live By

    Here's a no-nonsense approach to spending, saving, and managing your money

    Why Money Really Can Buy Happiness

    Rethinking your budget and attitude toward money can create a fuller, more enjoyable life

    How to Break Up With Your Financial Adviser

    Ever get the impression that your financial adviser just isn't that into you? It could be time to move on. Here's how

  • Tips for Adapting to the New Global Economic Reality

    Forget relying on politicians to determine your economic fate. Take charge of your own situation. Here's how

    Why Gen Y Is So Financially Frustrated

    The challenging job market has led to marriage and parenthood delays, along with career stagnation

    The Key to Creating and Sticking to a Budget

    Why budgeting is so hard to sustain, and what you can do to improve your chances of success

    Daily Deal Websites Push Premium Memberships

    Are the new membership programs worth the money? Here's an overview of what these programs offer

    How to Save by Scavenging

    Before looking for hidden gems in the trash, consider these 10 tips

    How to Master the Art of Negotiation

    Many people miss out on higher starting salaries, store savings, and other benefits because they fail to make simple requests. The power of 'asking for it' can result in everyday lower prices

  • 11 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances

    When spring fever hits don't forget to give your finances some fresh air, too. Here's an 11-step guide to a cleaner financial life

    Parents: Stop Being So Awkward With Money

    Kids want to learn more about finances from their parents, if only parents would open up

    Ways to Donate to Charity on the Cheap

    Here are eight ways to donate to charity -- without spending more money than you already are

    Should Seniors Live Alone or With Family?

    Weak economy, and now longevity and savings challenges, accelerating growth of multigenerational households

    How to Take Advantage of Dependents at Tax Time

    For tax purposes, those who are supported by family can be declared a dependent and used as a deduction at tax time

    Effects of Recession Still Showing in Tax Season

    Almost three years later, Americans' tax returns still show scars from the Great Recession

  • Personal Finance - Personal Financial Planning, Wealth Management & Money Saving Advice

    5 Shocking Facts About Student Loan Debt

    How to Help Family Members Without Hurting Your Own Finances

    6 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Credit Score

    How to Save More Now With Savvy Budgeting

    Awkward Questions You Need to Ask Your Financial Adviser

    What's the Best Way to Give Money to Charity?

    5 Ways to Stretch Your Grocery Budget

    50 Ways to Improve Your Finances

    Starting Off on the Right Foot Financially

    How to Avoid an IRS Audit

    How Retirement Savers Can Benefit from New 401(K) Fee Disclosures

    12 Great Money Apps That Save Time and Cash

    Why Big Banks Are Like Drug Dealers

    How to Find the Best Bank Account for You

     

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  • Egg on Face(book)

    There will be investigations and already there are lawsuits over Facebook's overhyped IPO, but no investigation is necessary into the reason for the outrage over the stock's rapid fall. It's called human nature

    Are Dividend ETFs the Best Income Alternative?

    As bonds struggle, investors hunt for income. But not all ETFs are created equal

    Cheap vs Value: Stock Investors Sometimes Get What They Pay For

    Digging through the stock bargain bin can be rewarding, but also disappointing

    Why the Facebook IPO is Overhyped

    Will the Facebook IPO add jobs, make investors phenomenally wealthy, and be the biggest offering in history? Don't bet on it

    Should You Invest in Bond Funds or Individual Issues?

    Should you go with individual bonds or give the nod to bond funds? It depends. Here's why

    The Outlook for Muni Bonds

    Managers and analysts are optimistic yet skeptical that last year's double-digit gains can be repeated

  • JP Morgan: Return of the Vampire Squid

    JPMorgan has had a reputation for managing its tentacles well -- until now. The bank's new snafu has reignited debate over what new rules are needed to limit risk at government-insured banks

    Master Limited Partnerships Have Come a Long Way

    They may not have always had the best reputation, but Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) are worth a new look

    Investors Increasingly Tap Social Media for Stock Tips

    Investors who ignore social media use by publicly traded companies, even as a compliment to other communication methods, may miss an opportunity. But do a few skipped tweets really impact a portfolio?

    Where Smart Investors Put Their Money

    Success for most individual investors stems from investing at an early age, setting aside new investment funds on a regular basis, and seeking low-cost and diversified investments

    European Investment Opportunities Outside the Euro Zone

    Many investors have opted to look beyond the 'zone' for exposure to developed Europe. The short list includes heavy-hitters the United Kingdom and Switzerland and extends to Scandinavian nations

  • Is it Time for Investors to Show Russia Some Love?

    Politics dominate now, but long-term draws include middle-class and infrastructure growth

    Why the Dow Hitting 13,000 Isn't a Major Milestone

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 13,000 recently, marking a major post-recession milestone for the stock market index. Still, it seems like an arbitrary milestone

    Apple's Quarterly Revenues

    The brand that has achieved almost religious status for some diehard fans continues to expand its reach by impressive leaps

    Waiting Out China's Next Growth Spurt

    Europe and the United States will have a lot of pull on China's 2012 economic and stock-market fate. There's little Chinese officials can do about that. But domestically, officials appear to have orchestrated a soft landing

  • Are Leveraged ETFs Ever Right for Retail Investors?

    How Dividend Payers Boost Returns and Reduce Risk

    How to Invest in the Globe's Booming Population

    When Companies Buy Their Own Shares, Should You?

    How One Amateur Investor Spots Stocks Before Wall Street

    Beginner's Guide to Understanding ETFs

    How to Ride Out Market Swings With Low-Volatility ETFs

    Why Mutual Funds Make Sense in a Volatile Market

    Dollar Cost Averaging Smooths Out Volatility

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  • I (Heart) Introverts

    Some people simply work better alone. My colleagues are rolling their eyes now, so let me rush to provide full disclosure. I've worked mainly from home for more than 20 years, going into the office just enough that they don't give my desk away

    Step Away from That Desk

    Do you eat lunch at your desk? Alone? Continuing to work as you chew? Welcome to the new wondrous world of work in which employees feel intense pressure from bosses to labor right through lunch

    The 6 Hottest Tech Careers

    There will be more than one million openings for the tech careers on our list

    Why You Should Launch a Side Gig Now

    Earning money on the side provides job insurance amid uncertainty

    How to Say No to Your Boss

    To create something that resembles a work-life balance, I've had to learn to say no to my bosses. Here's what I've learned

    Should You Hire a Life Coach?

    Paying for specialized advice can give your career a boost

  • How to Ace Your Performance Review

    Most employees dread their annual review. Follow these tips, and you'll start seeing yours as a golden opportunity to get the recognition -- and salary -- you deserve

    Getting Ahead in Hard Times

    The workplace hasn't exactly been business as usual lately -- and neither should your career-development plan. Here are four ways to succeed in business today

    Why You Shouldn't Work at Night

    An estimated 27 million people in the U.S. are going to work when the rest of us are going to bed. But working the graveyard shift appears to edge you closer to the graveyard

    6 Resume Writing Tips for Business School Grads

    Follow these rules to ensure your resume makes an impression and helps you land a job

    Are Your Biggest Earning Days Over?

    Here's a disturbing prediction about future raises: Around age 40, you'll stop receiving them. However, you can take matters into your own hands with these six strategies

    3 Career Reasons Why Students Get Online MBAs

    Here are three reasons why some students choose an online M.B.A. program to meet their career goals

  • Managing Emotions in the Workplace: Your Survival Guide

    Our psychologist explains how to keep your emotions in check while you're on the job

    What is 'Having It All,' Anyway?

    This is becoming the summer of Women and the Workplace. Or rather, whether women can pursue the same career opportunities as men without sacrificing their roles as mothers

    Do You Need a Second Career?

    Older workers face a working crossroads as they near retirement age

    LinkedIn Transforms Job Search for M.B.A. Graduates

    Business schools are encouraging students to start early and be active on the social networking site

    How to Master the Art of Negotiation

    Many people miss out on higher starting salaries and other benefits because they fail to make simple requests. The power of 'asking for it' can result in higher salaries. Here's how

    How to Land a New Job

    Whether it's rewriting your cover letter, reviewing the way you approach interviews, or rethinking what kind of job will make you happy, here are some tips for landing a new job in the new year.

  • Careers | Jobs,Career, Employment Tips, Opportunities & Skills | Jobs, Employment & Career Search

    6 Careers to Watch

    Job Interview? Avoid These 6 Psychological 'Leaks'

    A Modest Proposal: Three Weeks Paid Vacation

    Starting a Business in a Tough Economy

    Top 5 Personal Coaching Myths

    Why You're Stuck

    The Unorthodox Success Strategies of Millionaires

    How to Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet

    Seven Deadly Words You Should Never Use

    Should you have HARD goals?

    Older Workers Seek Entrepreneurship for Career Reinvention

    Working Into Your 70s: A Smart Retirement Move

    Steve Jobs: 6 Secrets of Success

     

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  • How to Hedge 7 Retirement Risks

    These strategies will help you cope with common retirement worries

    Why Americans are Delaying Retirement

    Workers are becoming pessimistic about their ability to retire well

    Why the Smart Money Chooses a Roth IRA

    Here's why smart investors are opting for Roth IRAs instead of traditional IRAs

    Get Ready for Retirement Now

    Saving for retirement isn't as easy as it used to be. A recent survey found that about 1 in 4 workers describe themselves as 'not at all confident' about retirement. Here are eight ways to turn that lack of confidence around

    How to Finance Life Until 100

    These strategies will help you build a nest egg that will last the rest of your life

    The Growing Challenge of Funding Retirement

    The rules for retirement have changed over the past generation. Individuals must now take more personal responsibility

  • 10 Reasons to Retire in a College Town

    College towns often have lots of amenities for retirees, including top-notch healthcare, good public transportation, and lots of free or low-cost things to do. Here's a look at why college towns often make good retirement spots

    What Older Workers Don't Know About Social Security

    Most people approaching retirement lack knowledge about the following key Social Security features

    How to Avoid Being a Financial Burden on Your Children

    Planning, delaying retirement, and using your home as an asset are some possible solutions

    How to Protect Your Retirement Investments from Scams

    Fraudsters' tactics are often effective, but fighting back is easy

    Tax Tips for Retirees

    Many retirees aren't aware of the tax implications of their retirement savings, and don't include taxes in their spending plans. Two retirement experts share what retirees can expect when their working days are done

    How to Calculate Your Retirement Number

    The first step to creating an effective retirement-savings plan is to do some math

  • 6 Ways Spending Changes in Retirement

    Most people spend less money in retirement. Here's what they cut from their budget

    Smart Strategies for Taking Required Minimum Distributions

    Here are strategies for taking required minimum retirement plan distributions that will help you preserve as much spending power as possible

    10 Necessities for a Great Retirement Spot

    Here is how to select the ideal place to retire

    10 Important Ages for Retirement Planning

    Keep these ages in mind to boost your retirement benefits and avoid penalties

    Vanishing Pensions:
    Another Case of Corporate Greed

    Each time the market plunges, rarely will you see a story asking why the market risk is born by individual workers; it's just an assumed sub-text that we all must rely on the market, because employers no longer can afford to provide traditional defined benefit pensions. Ellen Schultz isn't buying it

  • Personal Retirement - Retirement Advice & Retirement Planning | Retirement

    Working Into Your 70s: Smart Retirement Move

    Ways to Tap Your IRA Early Without Penalty

    Should You Hire a Money Coach?

    Older Workers See Entrepreneurship as Top Option for Career Reinvention

    Do You Need Longevity Insurance?

    How to Catch up After a Retirement Savings Break

    Gen Y's $2 Million Retirement Price Tag

    Social Security: On Entitlements and Ponzi Schemes

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  • The Myth of the Real Estate Pioneer

    Speculating in unknown or unsafe neighborhoods is a risky game

    Steps You Can Take to Boost Your Home's Value

    The implosion of the housing market has made selling an arduous process. But there are steps sellers can take to improve their chances

    Housing Market Improves, but Growth Years Away

    Many economists predict 2012 will be the year the economy turns around and permanently ends the Great Recession. But does the closing chapter of the Great Recession also signal an end to the housing slump?

    9 Reasons to Buy a Newly Built Home

    To help consumers better understand the advantages of new home buying, a handful of experts compiled the following list of nine reasons to choose a new home over a resale

  • Big Banks Slack on Maintaining Foreclosed Homes in Minority Areas

    Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank have let foreclosed homes in black and Latino neighborhoods lapse into disrepair, while bank-owned homes in mainly white neighborhoods are better cared-for

    How To Prepare a Home For Sale

    Whether your home is priced at $100,000 or $6 million, there are a couple of basic truths to listing a home in today's market. Keep them in mind when preparing to list your home for sale

    Making Your Existing Home Work

    House hunters are finding themselves discouraged by tighter lending standards and the challenge of selling existing properties.

    Dodging the Real Estate Down-Payment Obstacle

    Here are seven ways would-be home buyers can get their hands on the down payment cash they need to close the deal on a home

  • Where We Dwell Is Changing Fast

    Owning your own home makes a lot of sense. Or at least it did, back when workers enjoyed steady jobs and when mortgages were owned by the bank downtown

    How Renters Could Save the Housing Market

    It might seem counterintuitive, but increasing rental activity might be the medicine the ailing U.S. housing market needs to get back on its feet.

    Strategies for Dealing with an Underwater Mortgage

    Expert Gerri Detweiler explains the pros and cons of several options for those with underwater homes

    Why Mortgage Rates Are Rising

    An encouraging jobs report and news of progress in the euro debt crisis have given markets a confidence boost

  • Real Estate, Mortgage & Housing Current Events Articles

    How 'Shadow Inventory' Hurts the Housing Market

    Will This Home Renovation Pay Off?

    Net-Zero Energy Houses on the Horizon

    Pitfalls First-Time Real Estate Investors Can Avoid

    The Challenges of Investing in Foreclosures

    How Many Vacation Homes Can You Own?

    10 Cities Where You Can Buy a House for Under $150,000

    The Country's Most and Least Expensive Housing Markets

    Homeowner Savings Tips: What You Might Not Know

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Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?

This isn't meant to put you off your desire to get out of a cubicle. But it is meant to serve as a reminder that becoming an entrepreneur is like stepping onto a never-ending roller coaster

How to Battle Shopping Addiction

If you or someone you know has a shopping addiction, experts suggest the following

10 Things You Should Know About Your Taxes

From the tax benefits of living with family members to fast refunds, here's your guide to tax season

How to Maximize the Higher 401(k) Contribution Limit

Diligent savers will have the opportunity to tuck away extra money in their retirement plan in 2012. Here's how to make the most of the higher 401(k) contribution limit


How Long Should I Work Before Retirement?

Check out how delaying retirement can significantly boost your nest egg

Facebook and Twitter Cause Insider Trading Headaches for the SEC

Social media networks have created a new sphere for financial insiders to engage in stealth activities

Why You Should Invest in 'Global Gorillas'

Global large caps offer a fairly conservative approach to investing in booming emerging markets

How to Create a Bond Ladder

Financial planners often talk about an 'investor toolbox,' a collection of instruments and strategies that help generate income. Investors might consider adding a bond ladder to their tools

Where to Invest in 2012

Stock indices ended 2011 just as they started the year: Markets, across the board, were flat. But there's a bright side to this underperformance

The Appeal of 'Go Anywhere' Funds

These funds give portfolio managers considerable leeway in choosing among different asset classes

Banks Revamping Rewards Programs to Woo Customers

After a mass exodus of fed-up customers following the debit-card fee debacle last fall, some banks are hoping to woo back business or at least keep existing customers by reintroducing debit card rewards

Want Free Checking? Ditch the Big Banks

Big banks are axing free checking, but consumers can still find value at non-traditional institutions

What Type of Life Insurance Do I Need?

While most consumers begin thinking about life insurance when they get married and start a family, it can be wise to buy a policy even sooner

Sneaky Coupon Strategies Consumers Should Watch Out For

Here are five sneaky coupon strategies, as well as tips on using this knowledge to make smarter purchasing decisions

Deja Vu? Bank of America Plans Fee Changes

Consumers already feeling nickel-and-dimed by big banks might have to pony up more of their hard-earned money for checking account fees

Got a Complaint About Your Bank?

The New Consumer Czar Wants to Know: The CFPB will now try to resolve consumer complaints about banking accounts

The 10 Best Cities for Finding a Job

Looking for a job? Put on your parka and snowboots. Metropolitan areas in northern states are well represented among the ranks of places where unemployment rates are low and falling

The 10 Worst Cities for Finding a Job

Among U.S. metropolitan areas with 200,000 people or more, here are the 10 worst metro areas for finding a job

The 10 Best Places to Retire

These cities will meet your retirement lifestyle needs and suit your budget

Retirement Benefit Changes Coming

Expect more 401(k) fee disclosures and bigger Social Security checks next year. Here's a look at how retirement benefits will likely change in 2012

How Couples Can Maximize Social Security Benefits

This week, I answer some of the most frequently-asked questions on how Social Security works for married couples

5 Factors That Could Put Your Pension at Risk

Simple mistakes could go undetected and compound for years, potentially costing you thousands. Here's tips on making sure your pension is in shape


10 Ways to Stay Safe While Shopping Online

With more shoppers than ever turning to mobile devices and computers for holiday shopping, many are inadvertently leaving themselves vulnerable to online fraud and scams. Here are 10 ways to avoid becoming a victim this holiday season


Take Advantage of Free Shipping Deals This Holiday Season

Skipping shipping and handling costs for online purchases can go a long way toward helping you stick to a holiday budget.

Working Into Your 70s: A Smart Retirement Move

It doesn't take much imagination to see that retirement at age 65 is increasingly a nonstarter. Extending your working shelf life means extending your savings

Seven Rules of Successful Bloggers

Are you passionate about something? Do you enjoy writing? Are you looking to distinguish yourself in a competitive job market? Would you like to spend a few hours a week writing about topics that excite you? If so, starting a blog may be a smart option for you

How To Navigate the Bank Fee Storm of 2011

Batten down the hatches: Bank fees have been rising for a number of years, but the 'perfect storm' of a weak economy, troubled financial markets and low interest-rate yields produced the 2011 hurricane

The World's 25 Best Multinational Workplaces

Employees have spoken, and three technology companies took the top spots in a new survey of the best multinational workplaces: Microsoft, software-maker SAS, and data-storage company NetApp

New Fund Could Help Finance Your Startup

While jobs remain scarce for any one who's looking, one subset of the population suffers from a jobless rate of almost twice the national average: young people. This high rate of unemployment has lead some members of the business community to advocate abandoning the traditional path to employment

Living Together and Keeping Money Separate

Many unmarried couples who live together opt for a strict his/her money system, splitting bills, checking accounts, and other joint expenses down the middle. It might not be the most romantic approach, but personal finance advisers say it's the smartest. Here's why

What You Need to Know About Travel Credit Cards

With travel-linked rewards program cards, points are exchanged for airline tickets, hotel stays, and merchandise. In some cases, points can be turned into cash. These cards reward spenders, but watch the fees and terms

How to Get a Job Using Google

With the economy in a state of slow recovery and an influx of recent grads in the job market, many Americans are searching for work. Among the many career sites available online, Google Search is a key resource for job seekers

Job Outlook Improving for Class of 2012

Employers surveyed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) say they plan to hire 9.5 percent more graduates from the class of 2012 than they did from the class of 2011

A Hiring Bright Spot: Solar Energy Jobs

In an economy plagued by high unemployment and slow growth, one young industry has an optimistic outlook.

Is Free Checking Going Extinct?

New regulatory reforms aimed at reining in big banks' excessive profits and helping retailers cut costs might actually end up hurting consumers

Santa on a Budget? What to Tell Your Kids

Christmas is around the corner, and it could mean financial trouble for you. Do you ever wonder why he's so jolly? It's because he gets credit for all the toys, games and presents while you get stuck with the bill. If you're struggling financially -- and, frankly, who isn't -- it's time to put Santa in his place

How to Boost Your Reputation and Build an Audience Online

Social media offers the most powerful way to connect with others, allowing you to network with thousands of people (literally!) from the comfort of your own home. Through harnessing the power of word-of-mouth marketing, social media can transform your business, product, service and passion to the next level

An Idea Dysfunctional Washington More Than Happy to Let Die

A perfect example of a sensible, widely praised idea that has nevertheless gone nowhere is Right-to-Rent

Young Adults Suffering More Financially than Older Generations

Today's younger Americans are doing significantly worse economically than those of earlier generations. Meanwhile, the economic situation of older Americans continues to improve

Should You Use a Virtual Credit Card Number?

Virtual credit card numbers aren't new, but even with recent security breaches like the one involving Sony PlayStation earlier this year, surprisingly few consumers use them

The Twentysomething's Guide to Money

What is a money-strapped twentysomething to do? The key, according to personal finance experts, lies in prioritizing all of those competing demands for money. Here's a road map to help sort it all out

Where in the World to Invest in 2011

The world is not an easy place in which to invest these days. To make any headway, investors must exhibit the patient determination of an explorer such as Marco Polo

Stocks That Are Prospering in this Volatile Market Year

Not all stocks perform poorly during a tough year for the market. Some that you might consider yawners in more robust times actually hang in there and prosper

Why Europe Still Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio

Europe might seem too treacherous for investors just now. The region's broader stock market is down more than 20 percent so far this year. But some asset allocation advisers and fund managers believe there is a place for European exposure in a diverse portfolio that can tolerate at least some level of risk

Best Employment Security Plan for Older Workers

The jobless rate for older workers isn't as high as it is for the overall U.S. workforce. But older workers who do lose their jobs tend to remain jobless much longer than their younger counterparts -- if they're able to find work at all

Start Your Own Business in College

Many people know that Google and Facebook were started in dorm rooms. But a business doesn't have to be a household name, or even a dot-com, to make real money. Enterprising students are learning that the best, and most lucrative, jobs on campus can be the ones they create themselves. And they're doing it in ever-increasing numbers

Borrowing From the Family Bank

The best loans may be signed across the kitchen table, not a banker's desk as intra-family loans offer attractive interest rates and tax advantages

Money Strategies for Creative Thinkers

If you're a visual person, standard financial strategies probably don't work for you. Here are nine ideas for creatively-oriented people

New Lower-Cost Reverse Mortgages Option Gaining Ground

The reverse mortgage market has been shrinking steadily over the past few years, but a new lower-cost version of these loans for seniors is starting to get some traction in the market

Small Medicare Premium Hike Improves Senior's Social Security COLA

Good news is hard to come by in this economy, but seniors can celebrate the final numbers on next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and Medicare premiums

How Low-ball Appraisals Are Limiting Housing Recovery

Before the credit crisis, some appraisals seemed to be mere formalities; that attitude helped fuel the boom days. Now, overly conservative appraisal standards -- many unfairly calculated, some observers argue -- may be holding back the housing recovery

How to Handle Awkward Money Situations

Jeanne Fleming and Leonard Schwarz offer strategies for dealing with the most cringe-inducing scenarios including how to handle relatives who ask for loans, splitting the check at the end of the meal, and when, if ever, to lie about money

Can I Afford to Quit My Job?

It's not an easy decision to make. That's why career and money experts recommend putting a lot of effort into preparing to quit before making any big announcements

How to Get the Salary You Want Even in This Economy

Asking for a raise takes common sense and confidence, but most of all, it takes preparation and practice. Here's what experts recommend for the best ways to make chatting with your boss about a raise successful

Practical Steps Average People Can Take to Retire Early

At 31, Robert Charlton had grown disillusioned with his job as a technical writer. 'The idea of doing a desk job for another 30 years seemed painful to me, so I came up with this idea of trying to retire before 45,' he says. 'We never had power jobs. We just both took intelligent steps.' Here are some of those steps

Are American Consumers Relapsing Into Debt Addiction?

After steering clear of credit cards for awhile, consumers are racking up debt again at an alarming pace

Buying Stocks at a Discount Price in Volatile Markets

The volatile stock market provides opportunity for investors. Buying a stock at a discounted price only makes sense, however, if you've snared a bargain that actually pays off in the long run. That is easier said than done

20 Funds That Can Weather Downturns

To help find funds that have a history of strong performance in rough times, we compiled a list of funds, spread among a range of asset classes, with impressive 10-year track records


Ultra Short-Term Bond Investors Fighting Two Battles

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The Quitting Quiz

Can I Afford to Quit My Job?

Green Your Commute

How to Complain to Companies and Get Results

Reducing Debt Load Key to Financial Health

Investing in the Globe's Emerging Bright Spots

How to Play Emerging Markets With U.S. Stocks

What the Treasury Market Is Telling Investors

Former Google CEO to Appear Before Senate for Anti-Trust Law Investigation

Many Once-Standard Workplace Benefits Disappearing

5 Factors to Consider Before Relocating for a Job

How to Take Off After a Layoff

Unemployed for Life?

Employers Increasingly Trimming Or Cutting Disability Benefits

Boost Your Mood with This Simple Trick

Dipping Into Your Retirement Account to Pay for College

Are ETFs to Blame for the Rise in Volatility?

Low Interest Rates Support Higher Gold Price

Gold ETFs Still Shine in a Diverse Portfolio

Retirement Investors Who Make a Plan Better Equipped For Volatility

Smoothest Mutual Funds Offer Stability in Volatile Times

Self-employed Americans Down by 2.1 Million

Has the Housing Market Finally Found Its Footing?

Refinancing Out of Reach for Many Americans

Tips for Picking an Affordable Place to Retire

One Move Could Boost Your Retirement Security

401(k) Withdrawal Mistakes to Avoid

6 Little-Known 401(k) Perks

What's the Best Way to Save for College?

How Do You Preserve Purchasing Power in a Tumultuous Economy?

Steps to Financially Prepare Your Student for College

4 Things Investors Can Learn From Fairholme Fund's Struggles

What the Latest Fed Policy Means for Your Money

Weathering Turbulent Markets with Prudence and Patience

How Do You Preserve Purchasing Power in a Tumultuous Economy?

Do One Simple Thing to Immediately Increase Your Power

Take Charge of Your Professional Development

6 Ways the World of Work is Changing

Mastering the New Freelance Economy

How to Deal with a Gap on Your Resume

6 Things You Must Do Today to Stay Sane in an Insane World

How to Make a Career Back-Up Plan

Navigate the Booming Computer Science Market

How Higher Education Affects Lifetime Salary

Unfinished College Degree Means Less Money

Bank-owned Home Sales Stay High

Retirement Reservations

'Investment Rewards' Credit Cards Well Worth A Look

Spend Less, Save More, Money Guru Advises

Right-Sizing Your Finances

Get Out of Holiday Credit Card Debt and Stay Out

Living Without Luxuries

10 Tips for Picking the Right Retirement Spot

10 Steps to Raise $15K or More for College Now

Roth IRA Conversions: Don't Be Tripped Up By Tax Implications

How to Cope With Big Rate Increases on Your Long-Term Care Policy

Social Security: Let's Not Kill the Golden Goose

Social Security: Congress' Ponzi Scheme

Personal Finance - More Seniors Can Get 'Extra Help' on Drug Costs This Year

Penalty-Free Ways to Tap Your IRA Before Retirement

Personal Finance - How to Live Happily on 75 Percent Less

Personal Finance - Living on Less

Shortcuts and Smart Advice for Filling Out Federal Student Aid Form

How Much Money Will You Really Need for Retirement

8 Tips for Choosing Retirement Gifts

Trends in Financial Aid in 2010

Too Many Americans In Dark on Basic Financial Concepts

Keep Your Resolution to Plan for Retirement

Lapse of Estate Tax Raises Doubts About Democrats

Evaluating Estate Tax

What's in Store for Credit Cards in 2010

Do-It-Yourself Pensions and Workplace Retirement Plans

How to Hire a Tax Preparer

Don't Overlook Utility Bill Payment Aid Programs

The War Against the Wannabe Rich

The Over-indulgent Self-Centered Generation

Generation Y: Save for a House or Retirement

Retirement Benefits: What to Expect in 2010

Personal Finance Resolutions for 2010

Make Budgeting a New Year's Resolution

Personal Finance Predictions for 2010

New Credit-Card Rules Add Accountability

The Gift of Savings

Break Bad Shopping Habits to Avoid a Debt Hangover

Understanding Health Reform's Real Impact on Medicare

10 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire

Ready for Retirement

Should Your Kids Pay for College Themselves

 


 

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