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Ask the Readers: What Helps You Be More Productive?

Tell us what helps you be more productive and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Top 10 real estate tax write-offs for landlords and real estate investors.

Long-term care for an elderly parent or relative has a new, affordable option: Meet the granny pod.

Instead of spending money on a costume and decor, why not make a little extra cash this Halloween? Don't be afraid of a little side hustle!

Want to start 2018 off on the right financial foot? Start hitting the new 401(k) contribution limit.

You probably aren't using your HSA dollars on these everyday medical buys. But you should be!

Winning "free food for life" from your favorite restaurant isn't always what it seems.

Striking it rich is not a privilege reserved for the young. These eight famous entrepreneurs prove you can build an empire at any age.

Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?

Today we found articles on ways to be more productive this year, how to turn exercise into a habit, and ways to be a more present parent.

Paid maternity leave is not a given. You can still make ends meet to afford and enjoy your time with your new little one.

Bad credit might get in the way your financial goals, but it doesn't have to keep you from getting approved for a credit card.

Need to add a competitive edge to your resume? Learn a second language!

If your house for sale is floating in market limbo, it might be time to examine these potential reasons why it's not selling.

Tell us how you fight the winter blues and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

You just got a raise, but before you start celebrating, take a few minutes to think about how more money is going to change things for you.

Love the idea of working from home, but hate the idea of talking on the phone? Don't worry. There are plenty of remote jobs out there for you.

You want to go all out in your job search, but you don't want to go broke in the process.

Working for yourself is rewarding. Make these moves in your first year of business, and you'll be set for success.

You're ready to start investing. But where, exactly, do you start? It's easy! Try these clever ways to pick your first stocks and funds.