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7 Things You Should Know About Your 401(k) Match

Confused about how your employer's 401(k) match works? We'll break it down for you.

Good news! Your credit card's checked baggage insurance might cover you if your luggage is lost.

Every job has its pros and cons. Choose one of these five careers and the stats say you will extend your life — by years.

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? It's time to start tracking your spending. All it takes is five minutes.

When you're on the receiving end of a poor product or service, you're entitled to complain. Here's how to do it.

Balance transfer cards promise 0% APR for a limited time, but that doesn't mean they are ideal for student loans.

You just stumbled upon a big pile of money. Congrats! Here's what you should do with it.

It doesn't take much to be a considerate coworker. Work some of these good deeds into your 9-to-5 and brighten everyone's day — especially yours.

Studies show that Americans are not using all their vacation time and are not given as much vacation time as other developed countries to begin with.

These four international destinations have dark reputations, but these days they're relatively safe, and absolutely affordable.

Even the humblest of down payments will eat up a sizable savings account. How can you put together a down payment on a home that won't break you?

Has something at work recently left you feeling guilty? Here's the green light to shrug off those feelings.

Beach life has its charms, not the least of which is the opportunity to earn extra cash from visitors drawn to the shore.

Looking to bring in some extra cash? These online businesses are so easy to set up that you'll be in full-on hustle mode immediately.

You've stocked your capsule wardrobe with smart, versatile looks. Now keep them looking that way, season after season.

There are thousands of investments out there. If you want to find the "best" ones, you need to learn how to compare them.

Think baby carrots are a convenient, cheap snack food? Well, you're right. But baby carrots are, by and large, more expensive than regular carrots.

Selling your home is more than just signing on a dotted line. You have to find emotional closure, too.

New homeownership comes with more new terms and phrases than one can keep up with. Don't be embarrassed to ask these questions!

Sometimes getting a personal loan is a better choice than using your credit cards.