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6 Great Places to Get Free Tax Advice

Confused by taxes? Now you can get free professional help from a variety of surprising sources.

Life is too short to lose track of time.

Higher education comes at a cost. These companies get it, and they're helping employees pay down student debt one paycheck at a time.

High rent costs and living expenses got you down? Living in any of these countries will set you back just $1,000 a month.

If your landlord is in foreclosure, keep a cool head. Here's what you can expect to happen to your rental.

Juggling student loan payments with other bills can sometimes seem impossible if you're making a low salary. But it can be done.

Intimated by the thought of negotiating? Frazzled by haggling? Here are some tips to help you relax, enjoy the process, and score better deals.

Would you sell your life insurance policy for a lump sum, knowing that someone else now profits from your death?

Before you toss that dried up Christmas tree on the sidewalk, give it new life instead!

You're officially an adult and now you have your own credit card! Here's how to build credit the right way.

Got a little bit jumpy after the last market downturn? Relax. Here's how you can be prepared for the next one.

Late payments happen. But for these major bills, you need to get them paid on time — or face the consequences.

Young people aren't investing as much as they should be — and it's costing them. Get over these fears and start putting your money to work.

The credit card market is competitive, pushing purveyors of plastic payment to provide a plethora of perks. It pays to peruse your fine print!

Spring is in the air and that means home repair. Welcome the warmer days with these must-do maintenance projects.

I haven't paid for hotels or flights in over five years, and I've traveled all over the world. Here's my secret.

That little acronym — PMI — pops up quite a bit for new homeowners. Here's what it is, and how much it may cost you.

Here's a secret not enough of us know: Everything is negotiable — even your credit card debt.

Here’s a technique for protecting your cash — and your identity — from being stolen in one fell swoop when you're traveling.

Protesters are out in force right now. And while taking a stand is important in many ways, there are financial and personal risks to consider.