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The stock market has bounced back from its crisis lows -- but you never can tell which way it'll go. Bonds look steady -- but they're actually a guaranteed way to make your money shrink slowly. There is, however, a place most of us can put more cash that is sure to outpace the market.

Cheree Miller has a cautionary tale for anyone in debt -- and for anyone without an emergency fund. Miller, 52, lives in London, Ark., (population 925) with her live-in, college-attending son, Nick, and is the caregiver to her 47-year-old sister, Tina, who has Down syndrome. Until last December,...

Late in 2010, I was sitting in the green room preparing to go on NBC's Today show for my weekly "Money 911" segment, which had been airing for more than two years. Oddly, this week, most of the questions seemed to be about debt. Then it hit me -- in just two years, we had gone from being asked...

In this age of social media, Payoff.com makes a lot of sense. That comment isn't an endorsement, nor am I about to embark on a snarky post. I'm just saying that the newest financial money management site seems perfect for our times. If you haven't heard of Payoff.com -- and you probably haven't...

With more Americans making New Year's resolutions this year, here are three tips to help you stick to three of the most popular: 1. Get Fit/Lose Weight Tip to Stick to it: Involve Money: Diet and exercise are always at the top of the list, and while everyone has a plan -- "to fit into the jeans I...

We here at WalletPop have spent plenty of time telling you about the big changes you can make to pare down your credit card debt and live a more financially stable life. While that's still a good goal, maybe a major lifestyle change isn't in the cards for you right now. Or maybe you're already well...