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Ask Stacy: Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Forgiven Debt?
Imagine enduring a foreclosure, then adding some salt to the wound with a giant tax bill. It can happen with all types of loans and credit card debts.
Lessons From Grandma: Make Your Marriage Last by Talking About Money
If you want to know how to make a marriage succeed, listen to someone who did it for 53 years.
10 Personal Finance Lessons From the Iditarod
I look for personal finance lessons wherever I can find them, and the Iditarod is no exception. Here are 10 dogteam-fueled ways to look at your money differently.
10 Uses for All Those Chopsticks
They’re responsible for the death of millions of trees, and they’re taking over your silverware drawer. Here are some clever ways to use your leftover chopsticks.
Study: An Active Lifestyle Is As Good as the Gym
Researchers found people who exercise naturally tend to work out more than people going to the gym, and even a few minutes of exercise has a positive effect.
Chelsea Clinton: Living Large in Manhattan
It has six and a half bathrooms and cost more than $10 million.
The Vatican Deficit-Spends Too
In 2011, the Holy See saw a $19 million budget gap. Will the Pope of the poor fix it and other financial problems?
12 Ways Skimping Now Can Blow Up in Your Face Later
Smart spending is obviously a good idea. But can there be too much of a good thing?
9 Places to Pay Less for Original Art
Sick of those posters you collected in college, the velvet Elvis, or dogs playing poker? Inspiring, original art doesn’t have to break the bank. Brush up on where to shop, then fill your walls with the works of promising artists for $50 to $100 each.
Consumer Watchdog Eyeing Student Loan Business
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to take a role in overseeing student loan companies to make sure borrowers are treated fairly.
Chinese Firm Investing Big In U.S. Natural Gas
ENN Group is muscling into the American energy market with $50 million for trucker gas stations this year. It already has a big investment in solar, too.
Think Before Paying Taxes With a Credit Card
The IRS doesn’t care how you pay, and the fees can be high.
Expert: The Economy Is Picking Up Steam
JP Morgan chief U.S. economist Michael Feroli says the second half of 2013 should bring more economic momentum.
Wind Energy is Blowing Away Nuclear
The nuclear industry provides 19 percent of American electricity. Wind provides just 3.4 percent, but gaining ground is proving to be a breeze.
FDA: Forcing Calorie Counts on Menus Will Take a While Longer
The government agency says creating a new menu-labeling law “has gotten extremely thorny.” Grocery and convenience stores are the thorns.
Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card With No Interest on Purchases?
This reader needs some temporary credit and wants the lowest interest rate possible: zero.
Frugal Family Feast: Red Beans and Rice
We’re cooking up a hearty New Orleans classic in this week’s Frugal Family Feast. It’s delicious, easy, and will feed a family of four for less than $15.
Student Loan Assistance Rescue Scams on the Rise – Buyer Beware
If you’re considering using a paid service to help you deal with problem student loans, read this.
The Embarrassing Anatomy of a Phishing Scam
You may be too sophisticated to fall for phishing scams, but many aren’t. Check out this post and forward it to anyone you think could be vulnerable.
Celebrity Credit Reports Posted Online
Hackers now probably know the credit scores of everybody from Michelle Obama to Beyonce and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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