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Making a Big Money Move? Why You Should Probably Consult a Financial Adviser

By Beth Pinsker, Reuters

People hire financial advisers with the very obvious goal of getting advice on how to handle their money. So why do investors often cut advisers out of consequential decisions? Some advisers say...
15 Ways to Save on Your Wedding

By Beth Braverman

Today’s couples are inviting fewer guests to their weddings, but they’re spending more than ever on the events.
Should Students Use College Loans to Pay Their Phone Bills?

By Jessica Dickler, CNBC

Most people know what it's like to be broke in college. What they might not know is that increasingly, students are using aid dollars to cover their lifestyles as well. As student loan debt reaches a...
6 Money Mistakes to Avoid When You're Getting a Divorce

By Kelli B. Grant, CNBC

As summer winds down, so may your marriage. University of Washington researchers studying court records in the state found a "twin peaks" pattern of divorce filings — in March and August. "Divorce...
Memorial Day: A Tribute to Duty, Honor, Country

By Jack Jacobs, MSNBC

A long time ago, when I was attending public school in New York City, the academic year was a grueling affair. Teachers were highly skilled, demanding and generally bereft of sympathy. They had a low...

How to Retire Comfortably While You’re Still in Debt

By Janna Herron

Retirement plans often involve traveling, socializing and feeling financially secure, but they don’t usually include paying off debt. However, the reality is that many Americans close to retirement...
They’re Here! The Top Baby Names of 2015

By Jacqueline Leo

We know what you’ve all really been waiting for—not the job numbers, not the latest election poll results, not even the winners in the hockey and basketball playoffs. No. You’ve been on tenterhooks...
Don’t Let a Late-Life Divorce Ruin Your Retirement Plans

By Janna Herron

Divorce not only can hurt the heart, but also the wallet. The financial fallout can be even worse for those who divorce later in life as carefully managed retirement plans quickly unravel. So-called...
Being a Bridesmaid Is Expensive, but Groomsmen Have It Even Worse

By Janna Herron

Brides and grooms (and often their parents) may shell out over $30,000 to put on a wedding, but they aren’t the only ones paying big bucks for the big day. In fact, the groom’s closest buddies can...
You Won’t Believe How Much Some Kids Get Paid for Their Chores

By Beth Braverman

The average weekly allowance for American kids is more than $15 a week, according to the latest survey by the American Institute of Public Accountants. Allowances are fairly common, with more than...

New Target of Financial Planners: Clients’ Kids

By BETH PINSKER GLADSTONE, Reuters

Clients often ask financial adviser Grant Rawdin to teach their children about money before they send them off to college or to their first jobs. After years of doing so, he had an epiphany: He...
It’s the Season for Online Charity Scams

By Kelley Holland, CNBC

It's the season to be jolly. Unfortunately, 'tis also the season for charity scams. Consumers often become more generously minded in December, thanks partly to the many appeals they see and hear in...
Trust Your Heirs Not to Squander Your Estate

By Erik Sherman, The Fiscal Times

Did you hear what Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are doing with their estates when they die? Giving most of it away . And they've convinced many other billionaires to do the same thing through a...
High Anxiety As Americans Grapple with Low Wages

By Eric Pianin

As we approach the fifth Thanksgiving since the Great Recession officially ended in June 2009, the U.S. economic recovery remains a troubling work in progress. Many Americans – especially low-income...
Tips on Holiday Tipping: How Not to Go Broke

By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times

Before you buy that iPad Air or that new pair of Prada shoes, check the cookie jar. Do you have enough tip money for all the service providers who make your life smoother, easier and safer throughout...

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