Surprise! Young Adults Have Smartened Up About Debt by Dan Caplinger Jun 19th 2013 5:00AM Youthful consumers typically get a bad rap when it comes to debt, but new research shows young adults have gotten a lot smarter about using credit cards.
Are Credit Cards Making Us Poorer and Fatter? by Eamon Murphy Jun 13th 2013 4:18PM According to Derek Thompson's recent article for the Atlantic, credit cards are making us "dumber, fatter, poorer." The research backs him up: Is it time to ditch our plastic?
Living in a Van Was the Best Financial Decision I Ever Made by The Motley Fool Jun 13th 2013 11:55AM Most people would consider living in a van an embarrassment, but Ken Ilungas just views it as a smart choice that let him get his graduate degree while staying debt free.
Subway Pitchman Jared Fogle Rolling Deep in the Dough by Business Insider Jun 11th 2013 12:09PM Jared Fogle lost more than 200 pounds eating Subway sandwiches 15 years ago. And the pitchman's decision to make his weight loss public has resulted in a private fortune.
Six Money Tips for the Latest Powerball Winnner by DailyFinance Staff Jun 5th 2013 2:15PM AP On Wednesday afternoon, the winner of the largest sole jackpot in U.S. lottery history stepped forward to claim her winnings. Gloria C. Mackenzie, 84, bought the winning...
Here's What Saving $25 More a Week Can Do for Your Retirement by Chuck Saletta Jun 5th 2013 10:16AM We can't tell you how to invest $25 a week and turn it into a million-dollar gold mine. But we can show you how $5 a workday now can give your retirement a nice boost later.
Private Employers Add Just 135,000 Jobs in May by The Associated Press Jun 5th 2013 9:22AM A survey by payroll-provider ADP shows U.S. businesses added jobs at a sluggish pace in May, an indication that hiring may be cooling off.
Dear Gen X: It's Not Your Fault You Suck at Saving by Rich Smith Jun 4th 2013 5:00AM Much has been written lately about the financial plight of Generation X. But buck up, Gen Xers: Considering what we've gone through these past few decades, we're doing OK.
It's Your Last Chance to Prepare for a Comfortable Retirement by Chuck Saletta Jun 3rd 2013 4:19PM The Social Security Trust Funds will be empty in 20 years. After that, there'll be a big hole to fill in your retirement plan. To fill it, you'll want to start now.
86% of Americans Can't Ace This Simple Personal Finance Quiz. Can You? by Business Insider Jun 3rd 2013 2:00PM A new survey by FINRA found that 75% of U.S. adults say they're pros at managing their finances, but only 14% managed to ace a five-question quiz on basic financial concepts.
'Wheel of Fortune' $1 Million Winner on 'Good Morning America' by Eamon Murphy Jun 3rd 2013 1:05PM Autumn Erhard visited "Good Morning America" Monday to talk about becoming just the second player ever to win $1 million on "Wheel of Fortune."
Money Rules for Artists: How to Do Well Without Selling Out by Michele Lerner May 30th 2013 10:36AM Artists often resist the idea of financial planning; indeed, not caring about money is a point of pride. But escaping that mindset can help them achieve their creative dreams.
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.
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.
In Search of the Elusive Zero-Percent Interest Rate Credit Card by Tim Beyers May 27th 2013 5:00AM "Free money": If you have good enough credit, chances are you get offered it all the time, through no-interest credit card offers. Here are the best ways to take advantage.
6 Financial Challenges Hitting Military Servicemembers Hard by Dan Caplinger May 24th 2013 12:49PM Getty Images The millions of men and women now serving in our military, and the veterans who have done so, performed a vital service in defending our nation. Yet...
Selling a Pension for a Lump Sum: A Bad Deal on Both Sides by Dan Caplinger May 24th 2013 5:00AM If you get a monthly pension check, but need a lot of cash now, you might be considering a pension income stream deal. Here's why you should find another way to get the money.
Wanted: More Women to Become Financial Planners by Nicole Seghetti May 23rd 2013 5:00AM Countless studies show that women are better investors than men -- so why are there so few of them in the financial planning business?
4 Common Pieces of Money Advice You Can't Afford to Follow by Selena Maranjian May 22nd 2013 12:05PM Few of us are financial experts, so when it comes to money matters, we usually welcome advice. The trouble, though, is that not all the financial advice we get is sound.
A $12,000 Smartphone May Already Be in Your Pocket by Bruce Watson May 21st 2013 3:33PM How much is your cell phone worth in your life? According to a recent study, the answer could be up to $12,000 a year!
5 Signs That Your Investment Adviser Is Scamming You by Chuck Saletta May 21st 2013 5:00AM The financial management industry is rife with opportunities for fraud and theft. If you suspect that your adviser may be scamming you, here are five signs to look for.
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.
Where Money Meets Monsters by Bruce Watson May 14th 2013 3:00PM Forget vampires and werewolves: The scariest thing in the world is an empty bank account! Take a peek at some of the economic horrors underlying your favorite scary movies.
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.
10 Signs You're Heading for a Money Meltdown by Michele Lerner May 13th 2013 5:00AM We all want to avoid facing hard financial truths sometimes, but ignore these 10 warning signs of an impending money disaster at your own peril.
Want a Happy Retirement? Don't Guess About What You'll Need by Chuck Saletta May 10th 2013 1:48PM New research has confirmed something you probably already would have guessed: Retirement planning isn't something you can successfully leave to guesswork.
Report: Fees Vary Wildly Among Hospitals for Same Procedure by The Associated Press May 8th 2013 2:04PM Hospitals within the same city sometimes charge tens of thousands of dollars more for the same procedures, according to government figures released for the first time.
Don't Eat the Marshmallow! 4 Tips for Financial Self-Control by Michele Lerner May 8th 2013 12:28PM Professor Joachim de Posada, author of "Keep Your Eye on the Marshmallow," explains how to achieve financial success by focusing on long-term goals rather than quick rewards.
Money Lessons From Mom by Dan Caplinger May 8th 2013 5:00AM As Mother's Day approaches, the author remembers the lessons his mother taught about saving money and living well.
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