Relying too much on your financial planner may be costing you. Make sure you retire the smart way, with your interests at the forefront — and not your adviser's.
If you don't want to break the bank getting ready for your new baby, check this list for the items that are truly essential — and those that can be ignored.
There are risks in any investment. The market might go down--or the market might go up, but your investment might go down anyway. The company that issued your stock or bond might
Whether you're surrounded by piles of unsorted financial documents or could just use a little straightening up, here's how to painlessly get organized.
Imagine life without a mortgage or an overstuffed attic. Even if we don't live in one, tiny houses can teach us a lot about consumption, debt, and simplicity.
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5 Things Your Financial Planner Isn't Telling You About Retirement
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Before you take on new financing for that fancy new car or diamond necklace, know that they'll depreciate in a blink.
What a New Baby Really Needs
If you don't want to break the bank getting ready for your new baby, check this list for the items that are truly essential — and those that can be ignored.
6 Questions to Ask Before Taking Out Student Loans
College isn't cheap and a student loan may seem inescapable. Make sure you've checked out all your options before you sign.
Should You Make Your Young Kids Pay "Rent?"
A viral Facebook post has parents everywhere wondering: Should you charge your young kids rent?
TIPS and I-Bonds
There are risks in any investment. The market might go down--or the market might go up, but your investment might go down anyway. The company that issued your stock or bond might
10 Things You're Paying Too Much for When You Travel (and How to Pay Less)
With all the hassles of travel, it's easy to get nickel and dimed. Look for these common overcharges and learn how to get the same service for less.
10 Affordable Water Parks You Can Drive To
Make a splash on your next summer vacation by road-tripping to these awesome, affordable water parks!
Best Money Tips: 13 First Aid "Facts" That Aren't True
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Which of These 9 Retirement Accounts Is Right for You?
Picking the right retirement account can be a little tricky. Here's a break down of the best plans to help you save money for your future.
5 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money Blogging
You've got a website, an audience, and a passion — but how, exactly, do you monetize that blog? It's easier than you think.
3 Reasons Not to Save for Your Child's College Fund
It goes against common advice, but you might be better off not saving for your child's college education. Here's why.
4 Reasons Early Retirement Might Be Financially Risky
So many of us dream of early retirement, but it comes at a price — often your nest egg. Can you afford to stop working early?
Six Ways an iPhone Can Save You Money
A lot of people find themselves wondering if phones like the iPhone are worth the money. Here are 6 reasons why they are.
What to Do When You Can't Afford Your Child's College Education
Your kid just got accepted into their dream school, but the price tag can make it all feel like a nightmare. What to do now?
6 Quick Tips for Organizing Your Finances
Whether you're surrounded by piles of unsorted financial documents or could just use a little straightening up, here's how to painlessly get organized.
12 Cheap Ways to Make Your Car Look Awesome
You may never get that new car smell back, but you can keep an old car looking (and running) sharp. Brighten up your jalopy with these frugal fixes.
7 Money Lessons Kids Can Learn From the Tooth Fairy
Turn your child's visit from the Tooth Fairy into a meaningful lesson on money.
5 Things a Homebuyer Shouldn't Say to a Seller's Agent
An open house is the perfect time to get the deets on your potential dream home. It's not the time to get chatty with the seller's agent.
Big Lessons From the Tiny House Movement
Imagine life without a mortgage or an overstuffed attic. Even if we don't live in one, tiny houses can teach us a lot about consumption, debt, and simplicity.