Saving and investing is always a good idea; however, if you're facing one of these money struggles, take time to clear the crisis before you start investing again.
Hosting a cocktail party can get expensive fast, especially if you want to throw a shindig with a lot of swank. Learn how you can be frugal AND elegant.
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Peak Debt and Income
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Single homeownership is on the rise. Before you embark on the homebuying process solo, consider some important factors.
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Jack Frost has left his calling card on the nation's roads. Is your rig ready for winter?
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Saving and investing is always a good idea; however, if you're facing one of these money struggles, take time to clear the crisis before you start investing again.
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Getting Whole-Grain Nutrition
Whole grain? Whole wheat? Enriched? While they might all sound nutritious, they're far from equal. Learn how to get the most from your grains.
5 Cheap Ways to Make Flying Coach Feel Like First Class
Flying economy isn't always terrific. Make your next flight easier and more relaxing with some planning and some smart carry-alongs.
How Millennial Investors Can Get Past the Great Recession
The Great Recession spooked many millennials. How can they overcome their financial fears and begin investing?
The Recession Glossary
Insource? Bleisure? Double-dip? The recession has generated a lot of new terms. Learn what they all mean in this recession glossary.
Is Your Summer Internship Program Legal?
Unfortunately, summer interns aren't short-term, low-cost administrative assistants.
The 5 Best Cutting Boards
Stop chopping on your countertop -- it's messy, dangerous, and bad for your knife. Chop on one of these five best boards instead.
The 5 Biggest Dangers of Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt isn't just a burden — it's a real danger to your finances.
10 Tricks to Get You Drinking More Water
As many as three in four Americans suffer from chronic dehydration, which can have serious health effects. Are you getting your daily water ration?
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Americans are living longer than ever. They need retirement planning that sees them through.
12 Makeup Hacks From the Pros
What do cold cream, lighters, and eye drops have in common? They are essential multi-taskers in one makeup artist's hack-tastic make-up bag.
6 Retirement Rules You Should Be Breaking
There's more to the golden years than meets the eye (and wallet). You may want to consider breaking these often misunderstood rules of retirement.
Don't Leave College Without Making These 5 Moves for Financial Success
The one thing recent grads have that's more valuable than their degrees is time. Be smart and turn yours into a future of financial freedom.
Opening a Roth IRA for Your Kid
The Roth IRA can be a fantastic way to kick-start your child's retirement savings — and help protect some of your money from taxes.