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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...

Divorce 101: Dividing the House

By Geoff Williams, Reuters

What happens to the marital home in divorce? It's one of the top concerns of divorcing couples, after worries about the impact of the split on kids and finances. Here are some tips to help you answer...
Financial Planning When Dealing with Dementia

By Maggie Overfelt, CNBC

While it isn't an easy subject to discuss, people impacted by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia need to have candid conversations wiht financial professionals about the problems the afflictions...
Why Women Have More Retirement Fears Than Men

By Beth Braverman

Women are more worried than men about retirement planning and preparation. Turns out, they have good reason to be.
Why You Need Insurance for Your Kid's iPad

By BETH PINSKER GLADSTONE, The Fiscal Times

Studies show that electronic devices, particularly mobile ones, tend to break when kids are using them. Here's what to do to protect the pricey device your kids take to school.
Does Poverty Lead to Poor Decision Making?

By Futurity Org, Futurity-Org

Poverty and the worry that goes with it uses up so much mental energy that the poor have little room in their brains for anything else, according to a new study.

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