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How Divorce Can Impact Your Social Security Payments

Divorce impacts many aspects of your life — even your Social Security benefits.

There are times in life when it's best to be picky, and choosing a financial planner is definitely one of them.

Need some gift ideas for the kids? These games are fun and will teach them about money, too.

You deserve it. It's on sale! There are dozens of excuses for overspending, and it's time to stop making them.

Before you pile your stuff into that moving truck, make sure you aren't making any of these pricey moving mistakes!

Kids see the holidays as a gifts-filled free-for-all. You can turn those gimme-gimmes into some valuable money lessons.

Combine your love of books and penchant for podcasts with these podcasts for bookworms. You can even read while listening!

It doesn't take feats of financial wizardry to fund a stable retirement. Let's break it down into easy-to-follow steps.

Working for yourself is rewarding. Make these moves in your first year of business, and you'll be set for success.

Automatic payments are wonderfully convenient. Unfortunately, sneaky "gray" charges can add up quickly.

Impulse buys can really bust your budget. Here's how to resist the urge, without much effort.

When Daylight Saving Time ends, we'll all get an extra hour. Make the most of those 60 minutes with these smart money moves.

Let's face it; retirement can be scary! Take a deep breath. You can overcome these fears.

You went from barely making ends meet to being flush with cash. Don't abandon your broke budget!

When your latest financial emergency is that you can't afford an emergency, it's time to start building that safety net — quickly!

Don't let the news dishearten you. Americans aren't completely terrible at money.

The holidays are full of family, fun, and even personal finance. 'Tis the season to teach your kids how to master their money!

Breaking up is hard to do. When money is involved, it's even harder.

Learn to let go and you'll gain way more than better financial habits. Sunk costs are sunk for a reason!

The path to saving money is as diverse as it is customizable. Are you following the best path for you?