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9 Warning Signs You Can't Afford That New House

If that new house puts the squeeze on your savings, your dream home can quickly become a nightmare. Here's how to tell if it's really too much.

Winter has you stuck inside? Use your time away from the great outdoors to supercharge your finances.

Being frugal doesn't mean kissing fun goodbye. In fact, you should be budgeting for it!

Building your savings doesn't have to be daunting. It's the little things that add up.

Before you dive headfirst into owning a stock, do some digging on exactly where you're investing your dollars.

Good news, older Americans; retirement is better than ever.

When you're young, retirement may seem too far off to matter. But wouldn't it be nice to retire early?

Millennials have a shared fear; credit card debt. But don't worry — it's entirely possible to use credit cards and avoid crippling debt.

Confused about how your employer's 401(k) match works? We'll break it down for you.

You’ve found yourself out of work before you were ready to retire. Don’t worry! You can make this transition work.

The Trump administration recently rolled out its new tax law. Here are the major changes you need to know about.

You feel like you don't have enough money to take the plunge in investing. That's not true! You can get started with less than you think.

We're all for buy and hold, but sometimes, it really does make sense to sell an investment. That's where an exit strategy comes in.

From student loans to pitiful pay, you may wonder if there are any financial perks to being young. Good news! There are many.

When it comes to your money, fear of risk may be your biggest enemy.

You're ready to start investing. But where, exactly, do you start? It's easy! Try these clever ways to pick your first stocks and funds.

If you're nervous about the future of 401(k) plans, you'll be pleased to know you have other options.

Your days of relying on others for financial support are done. Good for you! Now it's time to make some smart money moves, ASAP.

You might get excited looking at that promising investment return — but it can be misleading. Here's what else you should look for.

Do you obsessively hover over your investments? If you don't give them space, they'll never grow into the responsible returns you need.