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Getting Your Money Back Without Losing Your Friendship

Lent a friend some money and still waiting to be repaid? Ask for your money back politely and frankly to keep both your money and your friends.

Budget in the red again? Quell your craving to overspend with plastic with an all-cash diet instead.

The U.S. is among the few countries that doesn't mandate paid maternity leave. These 29 companies offer generous maternity benefits anyway.

Target-date funds are a common way to help you save for retirement. But what happens when they actually hit their target?

Struggling to reach your money goals? Find the right online community for support, advice, and encouragement to start making progress.

Earning and redeeming travel rewards may seem more complicated than ever. Get the latest on how best to get and spend travel rewards.

What's the best way to get more productive? Your way. Here's my list of personal productivity rules, a starting point for you to figure out your own.

Financial planning doesn't care how much money you make. You still need to do it.

By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!

Owning real estate is considered a great investment. Even sweeter? All the tax breaks that come along with it.

Looking for a quick beach getaway? These gorgeous seaside towns in Mexico offer the most bang for your buck.

Here is everything you need to know about identity theft and how to prevent it.

There are tons of things in your house right now that could easily be flipped for cash. It just takes a good eye and some elbow grease!

Sometimes spending more for "wasteful" products or services turns out to be the best value — in dollars and sense.

The words we say and think have a strong influence over our moods and emotions. Harness their power to gain (and spread) more happiness in your life.

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

If you love pasta but hate the carbs, these veggie noodle dishes are just what you've been looking for.

Michelle Dunn has experience as both a debt collector and as a debtor. Get her expert advice on dealing with collections agencies.

Don't tip in Tokyo and don't bring wine to a dinner party in Paris. Follow these and 10 other tips in etiquette to stay classy wherever you are.

Tell us whether you're on track for retirement and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!