Personal Finance

Are You Addicted to Shopping?

Shopaholics often can’t control their splurges, which hurts their finances and relationships.

How to Avoid the Marriage Tax

Newlyweds who paid more than they expected this April should adjust their withholdings now.

How Boomers' Generosity Hurts Their Retirement

As parents feel more pressure to support their children, their own financial stress grows.

Build or Buy? A Housing Market Dilemma

Building provides custom homes, but the smart money buys.

Parents: Stop Being So Awkward With Money

Survey: Kids want to learn more about finances from their parents, if only parents would open up.

Why It Pays to Book With a Travel Agent

Some consumers are kicking the stressful DIY approach to the curb.

11 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Finances

As summer approaches, it’s time to toss old papers and check your credit

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Family Values, Not Money, Is Best Legacy

Boomers and elders agree on the importance of passing on values and family history.

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Behind Obama’s Financial Literacy Message

Controversy erupts after the administration launches its financial literacy campaign.

My Money »
5 New Money-Saving Websites You Haven't Heard Of

These sites can do everything from help you shop smarter to streamline your finances.

Planning to Retire »
Why Older Workers Can’t Get Hired

These misconceptions may be keeping older job seekers from landing new positions.

The Best Life »
Take Time for 3-Step Benefits Checkup

Online tools make it easy to check your Social Security and Medicare benefits.

My Money »
3 Businesses You Can Start for Under $1,000

The truth is, you don't have to spend a lot of money to build a successful business.

My Money »
4 Ways the IPO Will Change Facebook Forever

Changes everyday users may experience firsthand.

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