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Banking & Credit

Making sense of the fine print on bank and credit card terms, fees and rewards to maximize your accounts and build good credit.

How to Make Sense of a Credit Card's Terms and Conditions
A Guide for Credit Card Newbies
Is an Online Financial Adviser Right for You?
How to Handle a Dispute with Your Bank

Debt

Real stories from people who climbed out of debt and tips on how to build healthy financial habits.

You Cosigned a Loan, They Defaulted. What Now?
11 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Cut College Debt Now
How One Man Dug Out of $80,000 in Debt
How Paying Off Over $50,000 in Debt Inspired a Mom's New Business

Saving & Budgeting

Where to cut costs and sock away money for living expenses, college education and retirement.

6 Money-Saving Strategies That May Cost You in the Long Run
Should Women Use Female Financial Advisers?
Who Says Personal Finance Software is Dead?
One Mom's Not-So-Extreme Guide to Couponing

Family Finance

Learn how to manage your household's money, talk about money with your spouse and teach your children good money habits.

How to Get Your Finances in Order Before a Divorce
Caring for a Sibling With Special Needs
The Best Money Advice From Mom
5 Ways Sharing Finances Can Be Bad for Your Marriage

Taxes

How to get a head start on preparations, file accurately and qualify for credits and deductions to get the most from your tax return.

Taxing Days Ahead for Everyone in IRS Scandal
Next Target of IRS Robo-Audits: Small Business
IRS Data Web Snares Mostly Low- and Middle-Income Taxpayers
How a Tax-Refund Windfall Can Hurt Your Finances

Spending

Smart shopping strategies for saving money on products, groceries, gifts and more.

5 Budget Travel Tips You Haven't Heard Before
Why Shopping Can Be Good for Your Health
Your Ultimate Tipping Guide
The Rise and Fall of Anonymous Bitcoins

Earnings

Smart, creative ways to boost your income without stretching yourself too thin.

Should You Trade In Your Car or Sell It Yourself?
How to Raise Money for Medical Bills
The Rewards—and Risks—of Freelancing
How to Convince a Prospective Employer to Overlook Poor Credit

Identity Theft & Cyber Security

What you need to know to keep your personal information and financial accounts secure.

How to Protect Your Elderly Parents From Being Scammed
Identity Theft: Why Your Child May Be in Danger
Protect Yourself From 10 Menacing Financial Scams
How to Spot the Warning Signs of Identity Theft
5 Money Traps to Avoid This Memorial Day Weekend

Don't give in to high gas prices and car dealership tricks.

How to Prepare for a Cyberattack on Your Bank’s Website

Cyberattacks don't put your account information in jeopardy, but they do pose a major inconvenience to your financial lifestyle.

Renting a Room To a Friend: How to Make It Work

Taking in a roommate – especially a close friend – can lead to trouble.

Will Rising Interest Rates Hurt the Stock Market?

Higher rates don't always hurt equities.

What Should I Do With My Old 401(k)?

New jobs mean new decisions about your retirement savings.

5 Ways to Tame Investing Fears

Investing can be stressful, but there are strategies to keep that fear in check.

Who Should Track Their Investments Every Day?

Checking your portfolio everyday can be dangerous, unless you're using that time to check your own worst impulses as well.

Accessible Home Design for People With Disabilities

As the aging-in-place movement grows, more consumers are enlisting architects to renovate their homes.

Gambling Addicts Seduced By Growing Casino Accessibility

Why millions of Americans are trapped in financial and emotional despair.

What Monopoly Can Teach You About Smart Investing

Rich Uncle Pennybags may be the Jiminy Cricket to your nest egg.

What It's Really Like to Live on a Shoestring Budget

Who said you can’t feed a family of seven on $4,200 a year?

How to Live to 100

Why do some people live long, healthy, and happy lives, while others struggle with dementia, heart disease, and depression? Learn how to protect yourself from those outcomes based on the latest research on health, longevity, happiness, and finances in the U.S. News ebook.

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