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The 7 Most Successful Women Investors

The world of finance is dominated by men with big portfolios. Learn how these seven women succeeded despite the odds.

If our 20s are about finding our footing, our 30s are about planting our steps and getting going. What do our 30s teach us about money?

Don't have the scratch to hire a chauffeur or a chef? Download these apps instead and live like a Rockefeller.

Automation liberates us from drudgery. Great! Unless drudgery pays the bills. Keep your paycheck safe with one of these robot-proof careers.

Budget minded foodies don't have to trek to New York, Chicago, or San Francisco to find a great, affordable bite.

Smarten up and start eating more of these delicious whole foods that are also good for your brain.

An untended home office can become a chaos of clutter and broken dreams. Keep your space tidy and your career on the march with some smart storage.

You can extend your stay on this mortal coil by adding these lifespan lengtheners to your diet. Bonus? They're delicious, too.

We love our pets — too much sometimes — and it can cost us plenty. Get smart about caring for Fido and keep him from tearing a hole in your budget.

Students and credit cards can be a recipe for financial disaster. But when used responsibly, a credit card offers students some real benefits.

Read the fine print on your credit card agreement, and you may be surprised at all the ways your account can save you money. Wait! What?

There's no mystery to building a good credit score, but you do need to follow a few simple rules with your credit cards.

For responsible cardholders who pay off balances every month, buying with plastic can mean real savings on gifts and much more.

Seems like big credit card data heists happen every week. Protect your credit and your identity with some common sense security.

When the weather turns cool, bring on the warmth with these delicious and easy fall recipes fit for a crowd — including drinks!

Life coaches can help us make positive changes. If you can't afford the time or money for one, take steps to coach yourself. You can do it!

Juice cleanses are all the rage, but they're little more than sugary hype. Save your pennies and feel better for fall with these simple "cleanses."

A handful of easy-to-do lifestyle changes can add up to hundreds of calories avoided or shaved — every day. That's almost two pounds a week!

Flexibility is important for fitness, but it's hard to find the time. Add stretches throughout the day to capture some of the benefit.

It's no secret that dining out costs more than dining in. A Wise Bread writer runs the numbers on her local grubberies and to find out how much more.