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How High Is Your Score on the Most Important Measure of Wealth?

Net worth is your compass for personal finance. Do you know the basics? Take our net worth IQ test and find out!

You're ready for retirement in every way except your savings — now what? Catch up, supplement, and cut costs.

You might get excited looking at that promising investment return — but it can be misleading. Here's what else you should look for.

The interview may be your only chance to get to know a job applicant before you make a hiring decision. Here are five questions to help you.

Get 2x points for gas and groceries with the U.S. Bank Perks+ Visa Signature Credit Card.

Higher education doesn't have to be out of reach. With these grants, scholarships, and fellowships, you can afford to train for a brighter future.

An email list can help promote your business and reach your market simply and effectively. Before you get started, here are a few things to consider.

Your employees are looking for leadership. Teach them something useful to their careers and you'll be demonstrating it.

Many people know that Mint.com is a powerful budgeting website — but its tools might be even more comprehensive than you realize.

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.

You can save some serious cash by making decor, gifts, and home goods — without spending a lot on tools and supplies. Let's get crafty!

Learn how to land a dream job, explain resume gaps & build awesome networks from NYT bestselling author Ramit Sethi.

Homes can be money traps. But by treating your house like an investment, you can earn money instead of losing it.

Do you use Overstock for the latest deals, bargains, and biggest bang for your buck? Are they still going strong?

Getting into debt is easy — even recommended. Getting out of it — or avoiding it — is much more difficult. But it can be done.

Lots of people experience culture shock while traveling, but reverse culture shock upon returning home can be overwhelming, too.

In the office, talk is cheap but good posture is priceless. Here's why getting ahead is all about standing up straight.

When it comes to downsizing and decluttering, don't just think about the things you see — also think about what you hear.

Skip the last minute reservations and make your Valentine's Day dinner at home. You sweetheart will thank you!

Graciousness and gratitude are harder to come by these days — but these old school manners really are timeless. Let's bring them back!