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Where to Invest Your Money After You've Maxed Out Your Retirement Account

You've done an unbelievable job of saving for retirement. Does this mean you're done stashing money away? Not quite.

Tell us what new thing you want to try this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Many problems we face require us to spend money to solve them. Use the three-step plan to decide if the solution is worth the cost.

Nothing's more scary for homeowners than the prospect of hiring the wrong contractor. Here's how to hire the right one.

You know how important it is to have life insurance. But when is it OK to drop it?

Ready to ace that job interview? Of course you are, but just be sure you don't bring up one of these no-no topics.

If your retirement dream home is tiny — or on wheels — you may want to make these considerations before taking the plunge.

Raising a kid by yourself takes strength, resilience, and perhaps most importantly, a solid financial footing.

When your kids need cash in a flash, use these modern tools to get them the money they need, often in just a few moments.

Insurance offers peace of mind, but it doesn't make you indestructible. Beware these costly gaps in coverage.

If you're worried about the cost of installing solar panels, know that'll you'll break even … and maybe sooner than you think.

Make this year your greatest by making January your most productive month ever with this collection of simple, life-enhancing daily to-dos.

Can you tell the difference between 1% and skim milk based on the color of the cap? It depends on where you shop.

You've got a great small business idea; now it just needs a great name. Before you choose one, get familiar with the basic dos and don'ts.

This is how you can use a 0% APR credit card to get ahead on your finances.

Say "See ya" to your soda habit with these infinitely healthier (and much cheaper!) alternatives.

Before your car repair bill drives off with your hard-earned money, consider lowering costs with some cheaper (and still reliable) used parts.

If saving was easy, we'd all be saving more. Try one or more of these savings strategies and see if the habit doesn't finally stick.

Don't let the giant down payment dash your dreams of homeownership. You have other options!

Don't be intimidated by an HSA! These handy health care savings vehicles are totally worth your while.