Personal Finance

How to Avoid the Marriage Tax

Newlyweds who paid more than they expected this April should adjust their withholdings now.

How Boomers' Generosity Hurts Their Retirement

As parents feel more pressure to support their children, their own financial stress grows.

Build or Buy? A Housing Market Dilemma

Building provides custom homes, but the smart money buys.

Parents: Stop Being So Awkward With Money

Survey: Kids want to learn more about finances from their parents, if only parents would open up.

Why It Pays to Book With a Travel Agent

Some consumers are kicking the stressful DIY approach to the curb.

11 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Finances

As summer approaches, it’s time to toss old papers and check your credit

Is Gen X the Real Lost Generation?

Survey and anecdotal evidence suggest that 30- and 40-somethings might be experiencing the most financial frustration.

The Key to Creating—and Sticking to—a Budget

Why budgeting is so hard to sustain, and what you can do to improve your chances of success.

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Guarding Against Inflation

Protect yourself from this hidden threat.

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How To Make An Extra $1,000 Without Much Work

There’s a legitimate way for you to boost your income by $500 or even $1,000 per month without spending a ton of money and time to get started.

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Is It Time to Rethink 401(k)s?

A slew of recent studies have raised serious issues about self-directed plans.

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