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Middle-Aged Workers Flock Back to School ... and Student Loans

12:20PM 1/27/2012

The best route to a secure job still runs through the classroom, and droves of middle-aged Americans are following it. The proof is in the lending: The fastest growth in the student loan business is among people in their 40s. But are they making a good investment, or a bad bet?

4 'Must Do' Money Moves to Achieve Fiscal Fitness: LearnVest's CEO Makes It Simple

1:10PM 1/26/2012

By Barbara Thau

Personal Finance

There are many roads to financial security, but whatever path you follow, there are some mandatory steps everyone ought to take along the way. Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest.com, cuts through the thicket of advice to give us her essential keys to sound money management.

Want a Better Used Car? Shop like a Woman

12:00PM 1/25/2012

By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool

Personal Finance, Saving Money, Shopping

Are women actually better at buying used cars than men? LeaseTrader, which runs a used-car marketplace for people who want to get in or out of a lease rather than buy, crunched some data and came to just that conclusion.

7 Money-Saving Moves That Will Cost You More Later

10:20AM 1/24/2012

By DailyFinance Staff

Video, Personal Finance

When it comes to saving money, too many of us try to cut expenses in the short term in ways that are almost guaranteed to cost us much more down the road. On NBC's Today Show, personal finance expert Jean Chatzky talks about how to avoid seven big mistakes that fall into the category of penny wise, but dollar foolish.

3 Ways to Take Control of Your Finances in 2012

10:00AM 1/12/2012

By Bruce Watson

Family Money, Personal Finance

After the overindulgence of December, it's no surprise that so many people spend January trying to turn over new leaves. If you're ready to get your financial house in order, consider one of these three websites, each with a different take on helping you better manage your money.

4 Mobile Apps to Make You Smarter With Money

4:10PM 1/10/2012

By Molly McCluskey, The Motley Fool

Technology, Personal Finance

If your underperforming money needs a kick in the right direction, turn your mobile device into a financial adviser, motivational coach, and investment guru with these apps. Because a penny saved is a penny earned, they're all free.

How Did You Do It? Tell Us Your Financial Planning Success Stories

7:00AM 1/10/2012

By Bruce Watson

Personal Finance

The start of a new year is a traditional moment for turning over a new leaf -- but real change doesn't come easy. With that in mind, we're asking you, our readers to share your best financial planning stories, tips and secret strategies.

5 Worst Credit Cards of 2011: CardRatings' Plastic Hall Of Shame

6:00AM 1/10/2012

By Barbara Thau

Personal Finance, Credit Cards

We Americans can't live without our credit cards -- but there are a few varieties of plastic that should be kept out of consumers' wallets. Here's CardRatings list of the five Worst Credit Cards of 2011 (plus one that you might want to reconsider).

How Safe Are Your Frequent Flier Miles?

2:15PM 1/09/2012

By Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool

Personal Finance, Travel

If you're a fan of frequent flier miles, and the carrier you fly most goes bust, what should you do? Stick with the airline, or make a change? Are your points still worth anything? Don't worry, American Airlines loyalists -- the answers aren't as grim as you might fear.

Frugal Americans to Take DIY Approach in 2012

12:15PM 1/05/2012

By FOXBusiness

Personal Finance, Saving Money

Americans plan to apply a new DIY-attitude across the board this year -- to their vacations, staying in shape and even beauty maintenance. It's all part of the trend of trying to scale back and save more money.