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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...

5 Ways to Manage Student Debt (And Still Pay Your Rent)

By Julie Halpert, The Fiscal Times

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Food Stamps Ejected from Just-Passed Farm Bill

By Ed Okeefe, The Washington Post

House Republicans successfully passed a farm bill Thursday by splitting apart funding for food stamps from federal agricultural policy, a move that infuriated the White House and congressional...
Comeback of the Year “Twinkies” Hits Shelves Monday

By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times

Twinkies, those famous spongy little cakes and a staple of most grocery and convenience stores across the country, will return to shelves on Monday. Fans are rejoicing.
Why Cheaper Hotel Rates Are All the Rage

By Mitch Lipka, Reuters

More than 600 new hotels with about 65,000 rooms are expected to open in 2013 - a jump of more than 40 percent compared with last year, according to hotel data consultants STR Analytics. And that's...
How Student Debt Derails Dreams of Parenthood

By Alllison Linn, CNBC

Hobbled by student loan debt, frustrated by careers that have been stymied by a weak job market, and frightened by watching their own parents suffer setbacks, many young Americans feel they're...

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