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7 Life Choices That Are Actually Financial Decisions

You might think that many of life's biggest decisions come down to emotion. But they really come down to money.

There are thousands of investments out there. If you want to find the "best" ones, you need to learn how to compare them.

Job hopping is now the norm in the working world. Make sure to take your retirement savings along for the ride.

Do you think of your expenses in terms of monthly payments? That mindset may be killing your finances.

You've done an unbelievable job of saving for retirement. Does this mean you're done stashing money away? Not quite.

Feeling down about money can keep us from taking smart financial steps. Go for these small wins and get back in the game.

You're retired, but that doesn't mean your finances are. Take some time this spring to spruce up your money.

Your potential new employer wants to know everything about you. Do you know everything you need to know about them?

You don't need a lot of dough to safeguard your financial future. A couple hundred bucks is a good start.

Getting married can be one of the best financial decisions you'll ever make.

Tariffs have been in the news a lot lately. What are they, exactly, and what will they mean for your money?

Building net worth isn't just about generating income. It's also about getting your borrowing under control.

Having trouble taking the plunge into investing? These eye-opening facts may shock you into action.

You'll outgrow a lot of things as you age. Stocks won't be one of them.

Life happens. Don't let a major curveball impact your ability to save for retirement.

More money in your paycheck can mean more spending on stuff you don't need. Time to get things back under control.

Is travel insurance worth it? In these cases, the answer is definitely yes.

Even after a tough couple of weeks, the market is still way, way up from its Great Recession lows. There, feel better?

Money can buy a lot of things, but it can't buy a worry-free life.

Millions of Americans are saddled with debt. To truly get rid of it, you need to get to the root of the problem.