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  • Nap Nanny Recall: What You Should Know US News - 1 hour 1 minute ago

    The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last week that another popular baby product - the Nap Nanny, which offers a soft, slanted surface for babies to sleep on - was being recalled. ...

  • How to Make Your Home Ready for Retirement US News - 1 hour 44 minutes ago

    The majority of seniors live in conventional housing, as opposed to a senior citizen facility, according to science writer Rachel Adelson, author of "Staying Power: Age-Proof Your Home for Comfort, ...

  • As you consider launching a new life in retirement overseas , I strongly recommend that you plan to rent a place to live rather than buying a home of your own. Renting first wherever you relocate overseas ...

  • Retirement investors worried about the safety of their 401(k) plans need to take a close look at the holdings of their target-date funds. While the funds emphasize bonds as safe investments for employees ...

  • If all is going well, right about now you're packing for or planning a summer vacation. And if you're really lucky, you won't be unlucky. Americans love their vacations, but their vacations don't always ...

  • You can almost hear a recruiter scream, "I'm fed up with all the résumés that just give me the same old boilerplate language! How is it that so many job seekers boast of having great communication ...

  • It's not every day that a politician, a beauty queen and a hip hop star champion the same cause, but don't tell that to President Barack Obama, reigning Miss America Mallory Hagan and Black Eyed Peas frontman ...

  • Summer might be vacation season, but a break from the frenzy also offers a good opportunity to get your finances organized. Consider these 10 steps to shore up your money during the year's hottest days: ...

  • Plan Your 'Retirement Landing' US News - 8 hours ago

    You know that feeling when you've been flying all day and you're almost to your vacation destination? You're tired. You've changed time zones, and everything seems just a little off. As your plane is on ...

  • In the world of bond investing, there are two superstars: Bill Gross of PIMCO and Jeffrey Gundlach of DoubleLine. Of late, Gundlach has been getting more of the spotlight with his on-target market predictions, ...

  • Credit-Management Tips for Recent College Graduates US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 3:32 PM EDT

    The summer after graduation is a crucial time for college graduates to adjust their budgets and make some important financial decisions. Transitioning into the work world, earning a steady paycheck and ...

  • How to Split Travel Costs With Friends US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 3:28 PM EDT
    Crowds line up to head out of town for spring break, which falls in the same week as Easter this year.

    Whether you rent a beach house on the coast or cruise down Route 66 on a road trip, spreading travel costs among a group can not only save money, but make a getaway more fun. However, when people have ...

  • Are Alternative Mutual Funds Too Risky? US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 1:28 PM EDT

    In the aftermath of the 2008 downturn, alternative mutual funds have exploded in popularity. For investors who took a beating that year, the appeal of alternative funds is simple: They offer the prospect ...

  • 4 Ways to Calculate Your Retirement Number US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 1:17 PM EDT
    Calculator tax accountant

    When it comes to retirement planning, most of us are consumed by figuring out "the number" - that elusive savings goal we aim to hit by age 65, or there about. Figuring out how much to save for ...

  • Living a Good Life Includes Preparing for Death US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:19 AM EDT

    Margie Jenkins apologizes for being slow to respond to a recent email, saying she has just returned from a cruise to celebrate her 90th birthday. Jenkins believes in living the good life, but for her, ...

  • How to Budget for Health Costs in Retirement US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:15 AM EDT

    It's fun to imagine a retirement filled with travel and leisure, and your retirement years could very well start out that way. But later on in retirement, there's an increasing possibility that you will ...

  • Crowd Funding Tips for College Students US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 10:39 AM EDT

    When Amber Boyd got her acceptance letter from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, she sent out the following tweet. "PRAISING GOD BECAUSE I JUST GOT ACCEPTED INTO HARVARD!" When ...

  • The Case Against Résumé Writers US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 10:35 AM EDT

    It seems that ever more people are hiring a résumé writer. But if you think about it, that's no more ethical than hiring someone to write your college application essay. In fact, hiring a résumé writer ...

  • 8 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 9:29 AM EDT
    Employees walk down the central hall of a clothing factory of Spanish textile retailer Mango in the industrial town of Palau-solita i Plegamans near Barcelona

    Want to get on your boss's good side and do better at work? One way is to understand her perspective, and the perspective of a manager can be very different from yours as an employee. Here are eight things ...

  • What We've Learned From Sheryl Sandberg US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 9:02 AM EDT
    Why Sheryl Sandberg's Husband Can't Have It All

    If you missed May's sold-out Professional BusinessWomen of California Conference, held in San Francisco, then you also missed Sheryl Sandberg's keynote speech. Facebook's chief operating officer has caused ...

  • Tempted to Make a Currency Play? Think Again US News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 8:58 AM EDT

    Since the start of the financial crisis the issue of the dollar's weakness has been discussed ad nauseum. This year, however, the dollar is up about 3 percent against a basket of currencies of major U.S. ...

  • Money Market Reforms: Change for Your Buck? US News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 4:04 PM EDT
    Gov’t to introduce new money market rate to replace CD rates

    Ever since a big money market fund "broke the buck" during the financial crisis in 2008, financial reformers have been calling for an end to such funds' claims that $1 invested is always worth ...

  • What Can You Afford: House, Car or Vacation? US News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 3:41 PM EDT
    Monthly Sales Of Existing Homes Rise To Highest Level Since Nov. 2009

    Summer can be a big season for splurges, including escapes to the beach, a new set of wheels or even a new home.

  • Leaving a Legacy in Retirement US News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 1:44 PM EDT
    Eugene, an 87-year-old retired Frenchman, sits in his old car while waiting for garbage containers next to a supermarket in Nice

    As we contemplate retirement, we tend to focus on what we will do with our newly discovered free time . Retirement can be exciting, a bit challenging and may even make you feel slightly nervous about exactly ...

  • How to Help Your Teenager Build Credit Responsibly US News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 1:31 PM EDT

    Solid credit scores take time to build. Everyone has to start somewhere, and as your teenager begins the transition to financial independence, he or she probably doesn't have any credit history. Lack of ...

  • Smart Ways to Slash Your Summer Bills US News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 10:21 AM EDT

    Summer is here, and as the temperature rises, your energy bills probably will, too. But you don't have to break the bank to beat the heat. Here's a guide to the small and large projects that will help ...

  • How to Monitor Your Investing Fees US News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 9:36 AM EDT

    When many of us think of threats to our investment portfolios, we focus on stock market crashes, inflation and taxes. When building a portfolio, it makes sense to recognize these threats and work to minimize ...

  • 6 Budget-Friendly, Last-Minute Gifts for Father's Day US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 4:51 PM EDT
    What Your Father's Day Gift Really Means

    If you don't watch your budget, Father's Day can take a hit on your finances . According to the National Retail Federation, the average American shelled out $117 on gifts for dad in 2012. However, thoughtful, ...

  • The Index Revolution is Thriving US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 3:32 PM EDT

    In 2006, I wrote "The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read". It laid out the research data supporting evidence-based investing. I told investors which index funds to purchase in order to ...

  • 7 Reasons to Consider Phased Retirement US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 2:56 PM EDT

    You may not be ready to retire completely, but who wouldn't want a few more hours each day to enjoy the nice summer weather instead of being stuck in the office updating TPS reports? If this sounds like ...

  • Living an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle On a Budget US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 2:34 PM EDT

    Combating a number of medical problems, including chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and severe reactions to chemicals and artificial products, Kimberly Button decided to adopt eco-friendly living ...

  • Easy Saving Strategies to Build an Emergency Fund US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 11:33 AM EDT
    piggy bank

    Some financial experts suggest consumers should be saving 10 percent of their income for unanticipated expenses. These are essentially financial "emergencies," such as replacing the engine in ...

  • 5 Creative, Frugal Summer Staycation Ideas for the Family US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 11:27 AM EDT

    Summer is the time to get away, but many consumers are tightening their belts - and an expensive family vacation may not be in the budget this year. While opting for a "staycation" can be a great ...

  • Markets Believe Interest Rates Are Headed Up US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 11:18 AM EDT

    The long bull market still has some life left in it, but investment markets are beginning to return to the kinds of normal conditions that existed prior to the Great Recession, according to investment ...

  • How to Tell Your Boss You're ... US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 10:33 AM EDT
    5 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss

    Talking to your boss about work stuff can be a little sticky, but when you have to discuss your personal life for the sake of work? That can be especially awkward. What tips are there, for instance, if ...

  • The Best Money Advice From Dad US News - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 10:24 AM EDT

    Everyone becomes an expert not just from their training or education but because of their influences in life. We are who we are because of everything we experience, but arguably, nobody influences us more ...

  • What Was so Lavish About the IRS Employee Conference? US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 2:29 PM EDT

    The Internal Revenue Service, already mired in scandal for its Tea Party profiling, found itself in a fresh scandal last week when the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration cited it for "excessive" ...

  • The 7 Commandments of Warehouse-Club Shopping US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 1:04 PM EDT

    For better or worse, warehouse clubs like Costco, BJ's and Sam's Club have changed the way we Americans consume. Some of these changes seem unequivocally beneficial- like saving families a fortune on bulk ...

  • 4 Reasons You're Not Ready for Early Retirement US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

    I'm supposed to write an article today, but all I can think about is getting a bike. You see, I want to start biking around town, and I've narrowed the vast array of choices to just a couple possibilities. ...

  • Now's the Time to Tackle Tax Reform US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 12:33 PM EDT

    Remember all the calls for tax reform and cries for reining in ballooning federal deficits? They are fading into the woodwork of all those Congressional chambers that have heard it all before. After four ...

  • How to Effectively Work From Home With Kids US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:48 AM EDT

    If you work from home and your kids are out of school for the summer, you probably have mixed feelings right now. You love being around your children - one of the perks of working from home is close proximity ...

  • How to Create Your Own Money Roadmap US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:35 AM EDT
    money planning

    Bart Astor's "aha" moment came as he was listening to author Gail Sheehy give a speech about caring for her ill husband several years ago. Sheehy told the story of a doctor asking, "What ...

  • 9 Ways to Negotiate the Salary You Want US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:24 AM EDT

    Money can be a highly sensitive topic to discuss in any context, but even more so during the interview process. With a quality job on the line, you may hesitate to press a hard bargain for the salary you ...

  • Do You Need Homeowner's Insurance? US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:15 AM EDT

    With mortgage interest rates at historic lows, many consumers are looking to take the plunge into homeownership, and with good reason. Over the long haul, purchasing a home is typically a good investment. ...

  • Student Loan Repayment Tips for College Dropouts US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 10:12 AM EDT

    College isn't always a walk in the park. Many students struggle through, stretching their four-year plan into a six-year one. Many more never make it that far. Ben Nettleton made it a year and a half into ...

  • Tips for Unplugging During Vacation US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 9:56 AM EDT

    If you are planning to take a vacation or even a staycation this summer, start thinking and planning on how you will unplug from technology to get the maximum benefits from your time off. But how is that ...

  • Do You Know What Signals You're Sending at Work? US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 9:23 AM EDT

    When it comes to how you're judged at work, you might think that the quality of your work is all that matters. But human perceptions are a lot more complicated than that, and you might send signals that ...

  • How to Compete in a Freelancing, Crowdsourcing Economy US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 9:13 AM EDT

    If you're looking for jobs, you are intimately familiar with the tight market, but have you thought about the reasons why there may be fewer openings in your industry?

  • Is Life Insurance a Retirement Investment? US News - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 9:09 AM EDT

    Sometimes it seems the insurance industry believes that buying a life insurance policy in one form or another is a cure for any financial ill. To be clear, life insurance is a part of many properly constructed ...

  • Will Today's Teens Depend on Parents Forever? US News - Tue, Jun 11, 2013 4:46 PM EDT

    Any parents anticipating greater cash flow for themselves after their children reach their 20s might be in for a surprise: Those children might still be looking for financial support long after they've ...

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