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How Student Loan Debt Can Derail Your Future

Mike Meru thought he was making a good investment when he borrowed $600,000 to train as an orthodontist. But at age 37, he now owes $1 million — and despite making regular payments, he owes more every single month.

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Favorite Brands?

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Deanna, Gina, and Patricia for winning this week's contest!

While brand loyalty can cause you waste money on products that aren't worth the price you pay for them, you may have found over the years that some brands are just consistently better than others.

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Investing Is Great, But Saving Is Even Better

When people talk about investing, they often emphasize getting the most return for their money. If they are getting a 7 percent return on their stock portfolio, they'll strive to get 8 percent.

9 Ways Gamers Can Make Extra Cash

If your parents ever told you that playing video games is a waste of time, the joke might be on them. Many video game lovers have turned their passion into profits and anyone can follow suit.

How to Safely Test Makeup Before You Buy

How many times have you bought new lipstick, only to find the color is less than flattering on you? Or maybe you accidentally purchased the wrong shade of blush, making it look like you stepped right out of a bad '80s movie.

4 Golden Rules of Investing in Retirement

After you've spent a lifetime investing for retirement, it can feel very different to invest in retirement. Many retirees are hesitant to start withdrawing from the nest eggs they've carefully built over the years.

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Join our Tweetchat this Thursday at 12:00 pm Pacific for lively conversation and a chance to win one of two $10 Amazon GCs! Use #WBChat to participate.

This week's topic: How to Have a Staycation!

How 2 People Can See Paris for $500 or Less

France is one of the most visited countries on Earth, and its capital city of Paris remains one of its biggest draws.

Ask the Readers: Do You Outsource Any Household Tasks?

Editor's Note: Congratulations to Elena, Jasmine, and Erica for winning this week's contest!

It's easy to neglect household chores when you're busy — and if you don't like doing them in the first place!