Plumber
10 Sneaky Ways Plumbers Can Cost You Money

on November 28, 2018

You shouldn’t have to dread calling a plumber. Here is how to find a good one and get the most value for your money.

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2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Cancel My Credit Card?

on November 26, 2018

If you’re not using a credit card, should you formally cancel it, or just throw it in a drawer and forget about it? The answer may surprise you.

Happy workers
7 Reasons to Choose Job Satisfaction Over Money

on November 19, 2018

A fulfilling career rewards you in ways that money cannot. Here’s what you need to know before taking any job or promotion.

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2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Invest My Health Savings Account in Stocks?

on November 12, 2018

HSAs are a great way to save on income taxes while putting aside money to meet medical expenses. But should you put that money at risk by investing it in stocks?

2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Know When It’s Time to Sell My Stocks?
2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Know When It’s Time to Sell My Stocks?

on November 5, 2018

Investing in stocks means confronting two nerve-wracking questions: When should you buy, and when should you sell? Here’s a simple rule of thumb that will help.

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2-Minute Money Manager: What’s Considered ‘Excellent’ Credit?

on September 19, 2018

Folks with excellent credit get the best deals on mortgages, credit cards and car loans. But what does “excellent” mean?

2-Minute Money Manager: Does a Life Insurance Investment Make Sense?
2-Minute Money Manager: Does a Life Insurance Investment Make Sense?

on July 27, 2018

There are a lot of great ways to invest your savings, but life insurance isn’t one of them. Here’s why.

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You Won’t Guess the U.S. City With the Worst Property Crime Problem

on July 10, 2018

Check out the 20 cities with the lowest and highest rates of burglary and other property crime. The statistics may surprise you.

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2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Hire Help to Settle an IRS Tax Bill?

on July 2, 2018

You’ve probably seen the ads: “Owe Taxes to IRS? We Can Help!” ‎Can these tax-relief companies really help with unpaid tax bills? Here’s what you need to know.

New home
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Buy Mortgage Life Insurance?

on June 25, 2018

Mortgage insurance pays your mortgage if you die. Sounds logical. Here’s why it’s not.

financial fight
Many Women Let Men Handle Money: Why That’s Not Good for Anyone

on May 31, 2018

Many women relinquish control of the household finances. It’s a mistake that everyone can learn from.

Senior handyman
11 Overlooked Ways Retirees Can Make Money

on May 10, 2018

In all likelihood, you have hobbies, talents or skills that could earn you extra cash after you’ve given up the day job.

Couple tearing their hair, looking at a piggy bank.
10 Silly and Ineffective Ways to Save Money

on February 21, 2018

Everyone wants to save money, but not everyone succeeds. That’s because many people choose methods of saving that simply don’t work.

Burning money
Watch This: Why Does the Government Waste So Much Money?

on February 20, 2018

No matter your politics, most people agree that the government is wasteful. Watch this video to find out how we can fix the problem.

Debt limit
Watch This: Why We Can’t Print More Money to Pay Down Debt

on January 9, 2018

The nation is drowning in debt. Watch this video to find out why taking the easy way out would do a lot more harm than good.

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Playing a Risky Game: People Who Fake Death for Big Money

on September 4, 2017

Life insurance fraud is attempted more often than you might think. Here’s what trips up the perpetrators, according to investigators who track them.

Top 10 Scams and Top 10 Ways to Safeguard Your Money
Top 10 Scams and Top 10 Ways to Safeguard Your Money

on July 13, 2017

Tips from the FDIC and other experts will help you stop scammers from taking your personal information and turning it into their cash.

Is This the Reason Women Have Less Money Than Men?
Is This the Reason Women Have Less Money Than Men?

on April 7, 2017

Women are struggling with spending and saving — and that keeps them lagging behind men financially.

Money Fibs Put Millions of American Relationships at Risk
Money Fibs Put Millions of American Relationships at Risk

on February 9, 2017

A survey shows no group is immune from the sting of financial deceit. Here’s how you can avoid falling victim to this fate.

6 Ways to Get Your Spouse to Save More Money
6 Ways to Get Your Spouse to Save More Money

on January 12, 2017

Are you ready to sock away money, but your spouse is not? These tips can turn things around.

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