3 Simple Steps to Budgeting Bliss by Dan Caplinger Jun 15th 2013 5:00AM There's nothing fun about creating a household budget; even talking about money with family members can be tough. But once you begin, you'll find it's not so hard.
'It's MY Money, Mom': What to Do When Kids Get Cash Gifts by Michele Lerner Jun 5th 2013 1:15PM That birthday check from grandma is more than a present -- it's an opportunity to start letting your child learn how to handle money in the future.
Don't Let Money Fights Turn Your Honeymoon Into Divorce Court by Michele Lerner Jun 1st 2013 5:00AM Money is the No. 1 source of conflict for couples, so before you walk down the aisle, have a serious conversation with your mate about how you're paying for the reception.
Even the Obamas Could Be Smarter With Their Family Finances by Nicole Seghetti May 31st 2013 5:00AM Unlike many of us, Barack and Michelle Obama are multimillionaires. But, like us, they could make some improvements to their finances.
Not Doing Better Than Mom and Dad: The Stunning Fall of Gen X by Business Insider May 30th 2013 5:00AM For the most part, generations in America have followed a similar storyline: Kids grow up to do better than their parents. But that story ended with Generation X.
More Women Bring Home the Bacon, but More Men Shop for It by Bruce Watson May 29th 2013 3:30PM A Pew study shows that in 40% of households, women are the primary wage earners -- but that's not the only trend that suggests that old gender roles may be on their way out.
This Hidden 529 Plan Trap Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars by Dan Caplinger May 29th 2013 11:05AM 529 plans are a great way to save for college, but within them lies an expensive trap for the unwary. Fortunately, it's an easy trap to dodge -- if you do your homework.
How We Got Rid of $136,000 in Debt in 21 Months by Michele Lerner May 29th 2013 5:00AM Jennifer and Levi Ennis thought their debt levels were normal -- then they got a financial health wake-up call. And the way they chose to get debt-free was anything but usual.
3 Smart Alternatives to 529 Plans to Help Pay for College by Dan Caplinger May 28th 2013 3:30PM Many parents don't realize that there are alternatives to 529 plans that can often produce even better results for those looking to make the most of their college savings.
10 Money Lies That Could Wreck Your Marriage by Business Insider May 28th 2013 9:30AM Despite what tabloids would like you to think, not all marriage problems start in the bedroom. Financial infidelity is the root cause of many crumbling unions.
6 Money Leaks That Are Draining Your Finances by LearnVest May 26th 2013 6:00AM Hidden charges on your monthly bills could cost you an extra $350 per year. Here's how to plug the leaks.
5 Sneaky Ways to Get In-State Tuition for Your Out-of-State Kid by Rich Smith May 25th 2013 5:00AM If your kid's dream college is on the wrong side of the state line, you may think you're doomed to killer tuition bills. But there are ways to dodge those out-of-state rates.
13 Major Suburbs Where Poverty Is Soaring by Business Insider May 24th 2013 4:00PM Don't let the white picket fences fool you. For the first time ever, poor people in America's largest suburbs outnumber those in cities.
In Trusts We Trust: Controlling When Your Kids Get Your Money by Dan Caplinger May 21st 2013 5:00AM You don't have to be a billionaire to worry about the risks of leaving your kids a large inheritance; having too much money too young can create its own problems.
How I Squandered My Inheritance at Age 18 by LearnVest May 17th 2013 4:35PM Lyn Roman inherited a small trust fund, and spent it all in a year. But the lessons she learned from her mistakes, and how she bounced back from them, have been priceless.
5 Ways to Keep College Dreams from Becoming Money Nightmares by Bruce Watson May 16th 2013 11:43AM If your dream idea of college is equal parts prestige degree and "Van Wilder," wake up to fiscal reality: Here are a few dreams you could sacrifice to keep the costs in check.
Derailed! Why Your Finances Have Fallen and Can't Get Up by Dan Caplinger May 16th 2013 5:00AM Even though the stock market has recovered from the 2008 crash, many Americans still report big losses in their retirement savings, and these 'derailers' are to blame.
How the Wisdom of Confucius Can Lead You to Financial Success by Michele Lerner May 13th 2013 4:22PM Asian Americans are the highest-income and best-educated racial group in the U.S.,and author YuKong Zhao believes he knows why: Confucian values.
Here's How Much It Would Cost to Replace Your Mom by Business Insider May 10th 2013 5:00AM Based on the 10 most time-consuming tasks listed by more than 6,000 mothers, Salary.com estimated how much it would cost a year to replace your mom.
The Best Graduation Gift of All: Money Skills for Life by Michele Lerner May 10th 2013 5:00AM Solving your childrens' financial problems may seem the right thing to do, but instilling the confidence to solve their own issues helps them to face their own roadblocks.
The Consequences of Dying Without a Will by Dan Caplinger May 9th 2013 2:00PM Millions of Americans don't have wills, never considering the consequences of their actions on those who'll survive them. But getting a will in place need not be complicated.
Money Never Stops Buying Happiness by Eamon Murphy Apr 30th 2013 3:20PM New research out of the Brookings Institution claims there is no ceiling above which additional wealth stops contributing to people's sense of well-being.
Middle Class America: More Anxious Than Aspirational by Business Insider Apr 30th 2013 3:19PM The core of the middle class belief system is that anything is attainable through hard work. But that mentality has changed, especially since the recession.
Are Free Online College Courses Worth Your Time? by CNNMoney Apr 30th 2013 11:00AM You can take college courses online for free -- but can you get credit for them?
13 Money Lies You Should Stop Telling Yourself By Age 40 by Business Insider Apr 29th 2013 2:06PM Are your ideas about growing old sabotaging your chances of living well later in life? Here are some of the worst money lies people tell themselves on the road to retirement.
You're Rich! 5 Strategies for Staying That Way by Dan Caplinger Apr 25th 2013 10:04AM Rich people know it can be just as hard to hang onto your wealth as it was to earn it. Here are 5 steps you can take to avoid becoming a rags-to-riches-to-rags story.
Study: America's Richest 7% Got Richer During Recovery by The Associated Press Apr 23rd 2013 2:15PM The richest Americans got richer during the first two years of the economic recovery while net worth declined for the other 93 percent of U.S. households, a new report says.
QUIZ: How Financially Literate Are You? by Michele Lerner Apr 18th 2013 5:00AM In honor of Financial Literacy Month, here are 10 money questions to challenge your basic knowledge about managing finances.
Daughter Gives Bank Real Proof of Dad's Death: His Ashes by David Schepp Apr 17th 2013 2:21PM A grieving daughter pestered by Royal Bank of Scotland over a charge on her late father's account went to extremes to demonstrate to the bank that he really was dead.
Watchdogs Warn of Bogus Boston Marathon Charity Sites by CNNMoney Apr 17th 2013 11:20AM As Americans rush to donate to victims of Monday's Boston Marathon bombing, watchdog groups are warning of potential online scammers looking to profit from the tragedy.
What Happens When You Don't File Your Taxes by Business Insider Apr 17th 2013 10:30AM What happens to Americans who either forget or flat out refuse to file their taxes?
