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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...

Sandy's Destruction Brings Out the Best in Business

By Maureen Mackey and Blaire Briody, The Fiscal Times

Superstorm Sandy may have carved a costly path of destruction through New York, New Jersey, and elsewhere along the East Coast, but many businesses and individuals have found ways to open their...
Even in Crisis, Businesses Can Excel with Clients

By Inc Staff

Even at a time of crisis, such as Sandy and its aftermath, businesses can boost customer-service efforts and do subtle brand-building, as long as it's done right. Here is some insight on the process.
Obama’s New Normal: 4 More Years of Job Declines

By Edward Morrissey

We have come down to the final few days of an election cycle that feels like the longest in history. That’s probably not the case; the race started earlier in 2008, and the primaries took place in...
Sandy Could Raise Insurance Rates on Homeowners

By Kelly Evans, CNBC

Even those U.S. households which aren’t directly affected by Hurricane Sandy could face an unwelcome rise in their insurance premiums in the wake of this massive, drenching storm.
Health Care Sticker Shock: An Employee Reality

By CAROLINE HUMER, Reuters

Healthcare has gone retail. Over the next 18 months, between one quarter and one half of Americans who get insurance coverage through their employers will pay more of their doctor bills themselves as...

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