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5 Surprising Ways the Rich Get Richer

The rich get richer. You could get jealous, or you could get inspired to find out how wealthy stay that way, and copy them?

The holidays are coming and our already busy lives are about to get busier. Put your financial house in order before the relatives arrive!

The leaves may be falling, but your finances should be on the rise. Tackle these fall money must-dos before winter settles in.

Reach your retirement savings cap? There are still plenty of savvy ways to avoid a big tax bill after maxing out your IRA and 401K!

While you shouldn't tap a 529 plan willy-nilly, sometimes it's okay to dip into school savings, especially if you have better options.

It's time to consult our mid-year financial checklist and make some important money moves to set yourself up the end of '15 and the coming of '16.

Why deal with burdensome taxes in your golden years? Make one of these tax-lenient states your new home base in retirement.

It's time to spring clean your finances. There are plenty of free tools to help you do it, but several paid apps and programs are worth a look, too.

Unexpected expenses are the worst. Get one step ahead by staying prepared for these sneaky budget busters and keep saving more.

The fines for going without health insurance are ticking up this year. Are you covered or will you pay a fine?

Tell us who is filing your taxes this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

It's the season for giving — and for grabbing a few more tax deductions. Here are some easy things to donate before the end of year.

If you're reinvesting your dividends, you may be shortchanging Uncle Sam. Here's what you need to know about dividends and taxes.

A new job means a new boss, new co-workers, and new financial decisions to make. Make smart ones with this handy checklist.

A first job teaches plenty about getting and keeping a job. A first paycheck teaches us a few things about getting and keeping money, too.

You probably already hire a pro when it comes to plumbing and dentistry. Here are four common DIY tasks you probably should hire out for, too.

Before you downsize and leave town for retirement, make sure where you want to live meshes with how you want to live.

These easy to make mistakes can hurt your 401(k) — and ultimately your retirement. Are you doing any of these things?

The IRS probably won't ever audit you. Learn why that's the case, along with five other surprising facts about the government tax collectors.

Think about taxes? Now? Absolutely! The tax moves you make today can pay off big next year — and long after.