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Stop Making These 8 Risky Password Mistakes

Wanna protect your identity online? Make better passwords.

The tax code is complex and even the pros make mistakes. And when they do? You're responsible for clean up.

Your kid just got accepted into their dream school, but the price tag can make it all feel like a nightmare. What to do now?

A lot goes into firing up a small business or side job. Prepare to tackle some tax changes, too!

If a total leave from the working world isn't in your cards, take your retirement in phases!

Home is meant to be a haven. If it's leaving you racked with debt (and stress), it's time to consider these options.

If your monthly budget just went bust, make sure to prioritize these important bill payments first.

Before handing over the key to an unsuspecting buyer, you need to air your home's dirty laundry — all of it.

Is your teen about to hit the open road? Beware these common parenting mistakes.

It might feel like every little money misstep gets reported to the credit bureaus, but sometimes, you're in the clear (at least with the bureaus).

The tax code is ever-changing. Here's what you can expect when you file in 2017.

Fender bent? Whether it was you or the other guy, there's a good chance your insurance policy may change.

That little white money lie might seem innocent enough, but watch out — you could get in big trouble.

Before you ask your credit card provider for a limit increase, take the time to ask yourself a few questions, too.

"Bundling" is a buzzworthy term in the insurance world. But, sometimes, you're better off keeping your policies separate.

Carried interest was a buzzword of the presidential election. Just what is it, anyways?

Before striking out on your own, set yourself up for financial success while Mom and Dad have still got your back.

"No credit? No problem!" At least, that's what a predatory lender might want you to think.

Once the wedding bells stop ringing, it's time to get real about how your money might change after marriage — starting with taxes.

Home title insurance is one more fee in the closing costs pile. Do you really need it?