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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...

Why Your Commute Is Really Not That Bad

By Marisa Torrieri, LearnVest

For super-commuters, the distrance to and from work is 180 miles or more, which, for some, can mean hopping on a plane. This group accoutns for about 3-10 percent of the working population, and their...
This Car-Bike Combo Could Be Your Future Wheels

By Julie Halpert, The Fiscal Times

The ELF is a new vehicle that could help consumers avoid high gas costs and reduce their carbon footprints. With 250sold in just over a year - at $5,000 a pop - the founders might be on to something.
Trouble Holding a Job? Maybe You Were Bullied as a Kid

By Futurity Org, Futurity-Org

Kids who are bullied often face a range of health and personal problems later in life, including trouble holding a job, a new study finds.
Elmore Leonard, Crime Writer: By the Numbers

By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times

Elmore Leonard, one of the most successful American crime writers of modern times who created numerous works of fiction including 1995’s genre classic Get Shorty – the book and movie of the same name...
More Than 34 Million Americans to Travel on Labor Day

By Reuters

More people will travel in the United States this Labor Day holiday than they have on any of the September travel breaks since the 2008 financial crisis, U.S. travel group AAA said on Tuesday.

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