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If Trump Wants Lower Taxes, He Could Move to Mexico
Donald Trump is pitching his tax plan as the best Christmas present of all. But it seems like most Americans would rather just get a lump of coal …
RetirementYellen Isn’t Quiet on the Economy
The Fed Chair’s latest speech signals good times – and maybe higher interest rates.<p>When Fed Chair Janet Yellen delivers a speech, the significance …
EconomyHaunted Houses Are Hunted Houses
The housing market is so tight, even haunted houses are desirable.<p>You know it’s a sellers’ market when more than half of Americans say they aren’t …
Real EstateHoliday Shopping Will Start Earlier Than Ever. You'll Never Guess Why
And Black Friday will last two weeks, all because of you.<p>The Halloween aisle at the (big-box store of your choice here) is already so picked over, …
ShoppingInterest Payments Shocked Chris into Paying Down His Debt - Debt.com
He and his wife "took action" after receiving a year-end tax document.<p>After Chris, from Apathy Ends, graduated with an MBA in 2011, he and his wife …
Personal FinanceWill Credit Cards I Don't Use Hurt My Credit Score — Or Help It?
A reader has credit cards with no balances. Should she close them or keep them?<p><b>Question:</b> <i>I have had several credit card companies deny my request for</i> …
Credit ScoresBaby Boomers Aren't Doing as Bad as Everyone Thinks
Even the ones with the worst credit history are doing better than other generations<p>The perception that baby boomers are struggling isn’t quite a …
Millennials6 Tips For Shopping The Ultimate Clearance Rack
When it comes to shopping, you can't beat "free."<p>My friend Carmen loves to leave curb-shopping alerts on my voice mail.<p>“Trash pile at 78th and …
ShoppingThis Week Around The Web
Credit scores, budgeting myths, money moves, marriage and debt and more.<p><b>Cash Cow Couple</b> — Credit scores are three numbers that can impact your …
Credit ScoresAre Millennials Better Than Their Parents When It Comes To Credit Cards?
They pay them off more often, but they have too darn many of them.<p>Parents often tell their children, “Don’t make the same mistakes I did.” When it …
Credit CardsRenters Are Being Priced Out
The low-income apartment dwellers can't even afford the least expensive units.<p>If you’re renting now to save up for buying a house later, you might …
Housing3 Money Facts You Probably Haven't Heard About
Recent research is both encouraging and depressing, but sadly more of the latter.<p>Every month or two, I cobble together some under-reported research …
Real EstateFacing Our Worst Financial Fears
We're most scared of dealing with emergencies, losing our jobs, and outliving our savings.<p>On this spooky Friday the 13th, let’s face our deepest, …
RetirementSecurity Is Down, Worry Is Up, and We're All Doomed
Companies are more at risk for data breaches and don't have enough employees to stop them before they start<p>Can you remember a time in your life when …
CybersecurityBy the Numbers: Bad News at Work
At least it's not getting fired. But: ugh.<p>61 percent<p>How many people say they’ve seen a colleague leave the restroom without washing their hands, …
ManagementHow Donald Trump Has Worsened Our Greatest Financial Fears
Voting for Donald Trump was probably worth more bad luck than busting a mirror.<p>To “celebrate” the first Friday the 13th under the scariest president …
Identity TheftYou Have No Idea How Bad Income Inequality Is
According to a recent study, high-income white Americans overestimated the racial income gap more than other groups.<p>We’ve made a lot of progress when …
Income InequalityCredit Scores Are on the Rise, But Having One Isn’t Key to Financial Bliss
You can still be in massive credit card debt.<p>A good credit score isn’t the happily-ever-after it’s been made out to be. No doubt, it’s a key player …
Debt ManagementMen Out-Earn Women in Home Equity
As if earning a higher salary weren't enough, men beat women in homeownership benefits, too<p>Women are not only suffering from lower wages than their …
GenderMichael from Financially Alert Dreamed of Financial Freedom
He made it happen by working hard and not buying into the "consumer culture."<p>After Michael from Financially Alert graduated from the University of …
WealthWe Might Win $100,000. What Should We Do With It?
A reader is looking at a six-figure windfall, but her husband is about to make an expensive mistake.<p><b>Question:</b> <i>My husband is now part of a class-action</i> …
MoneyDirt Cheap Areas to Live
If you need a good job with low housing costs, there's a handy list for you<p>Detroit is one of the poorest cities in the entire country, but it’s also …
RetirementDoes Social Media Make You Spend More?
Could your favorite networking app be responsible for your increased spending?<p>For the last year or so, I’ve been trying to cut back the amount of …
Social Media MarketingThis Week Around The Web: 42
Identity theft, financial goals, money and romance, canceling a credit card and more.<p><b>Money Smart Guides</b> — Jon says people protect their homes and the …
Credit CardsAmericans Overlook Car Insurance Savings
They complain about the cost, then do nothing to lower it.<p>When it comes to car insurance, like most things, Americans are signing the dotted line …
InsuranceDrop Your "Friends" In Multi-Level Marketing
Here's how to handle relationships when they become transactional, not supportive.<p>Shortly after college, I got a Facebook message from an old friend. …
MarketingThis Week Around The Web: Financial Peace of Mind
Money problems, debt management, retirement savings and financial health.<p><b>Money Manifesto</b> — Lance believes earning more money can help out your …
MoneyWon't You Be My Rich Neighbor?
Hundreds of new million-dollar neighborhoods have sprouted up in the last three years<p>Recovery from the Great Recession might just as well be over if …
Real EstateWhy These 3 Polls Are Good News About America's Debt - Debt.com
No one is talking about them, but they should. So I will.<p>Back in May and June, a marketing company called Valassis spent four weeks interviewing …
RetirementCosts of Weddings Will Set You Back A Partial Down Payment
Or how too many wedding invitations can sideline homeownership<p>When you see a Zillow report that says bachelor and bachelorette parties could be …
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