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7 Traps to Avoid With Your 401(k)

Your 401(k) is a powerful retirement savings tool, but that doesn't mean it's perfect.

Your precious bodily fluids are truly that — precious. Find out how to turn you into cold, hard cash.

Most people tend to bail on their New Year's resolutions before winter ends. But this time, you can make yours stick.

Working in retirement is all about keeping balance. Working from home is a great way to do that.

When you're facing a difficult situation, these 15 techniques — from going outside to remembering the Alamo — can help you find your solution.

If your house for sale is floating in market limbo, it might be time to examine these potential reasons why it's not selling.

If your kids have made the kitchen or family room into their playroom, reclaim your space with these budget-friendly playroom ideas.

Learn how to create a great credit score even if you don't have an extensive financial history.

With a little creative thinking — and some elbow grease — you can turn anything from castoffs to chainsaw juggling into real money.

You know you need a budget for day-to-day life. Why not make one for your next great getaway, too?

College tuition can send you right into a nightmare of debt. But there are ways you can make it more affordable.

When you get a raise, it's tempting to go all out and celebrate. You can still do that — without spending all your new hard-earned dollars.

These inexpensive herbs and flowers can add decoration to your garden and flavor to your meals...and they just happen to deter mosquitoes too!

Adding an authorized credit card user can help someone build their credit. But how exactly will it affect yours?

Over the past couple of decades, I’ve distilled successful negotiating down to seven key principles.

Kill two birds with one stone by stocking both your garden and your pantry with these gorgeous edible plants.

Fans of US Airways can save on flights and upgrades by signing up for one of their credit cards.

Car designers have been creating small, practical runabouts for decades. Here are 10 fun and cute cars you probably won't ever see parked at Costco.

Finding drinking straws worth keeping isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these reusable straws and your drinks will always be ready to sip.

As a solo traveler, you may have your travel rewards strategy down pat. But what about when you're planning to bring the family?