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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...

Midwest Manufacturing Leads Job Recovery

By Jennifer Depaul, The Fiscal Times

Employers are hiring at the highest rates since October, especially in the Midwest manufacturing sector, which was hit harder than most industries in the Great Recession.
Uncle Sam to 2008 First-Time Homebuyers: Pay Up!

By Jennifer Depaul, The Fiscal Times

First-time homebuyers who took advantage of a tax credit in 2008 now have to pay the credit back, starting this year. While the $500 annual installments aren’t expected to break most people’s banks,...
The Economics of Marriage: For Love <em>and</em> Money

By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal Times

Jenny Anderson, Paula Szuchman, Spousanomics, economics of marriage, too big to fail, Citigroup, Lehman Brothers, financial crisis of 2008, comparative advantage, Gerald Loeb award
TFT’s Fiscal Winners and Losers for 2010

By Blaire Briody, The Fiscal Times

2010 has been an interesting year, especially in the fiscal sense. As we bring in 2011, here’s TFT’s year-end look at who and what emerged as winners and who went home as losers.
Surprising Rebound in Housing Market: Buyers Step Up

By Jennifer Depaul, The Fiscal Times

The unexpected surge in the number of people who signed contracts to purchase homes in October is the first positive news in the housing market for weeks: The Pending Home Sales Index jumped to 89.3...

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