FINANCE

Parenthood is tough enough even before you bring finances into the mix. When you tally it up, you’ll likely spend thousands of dollars a year on Baby’s stuff. And that doesn’t even account for the crazy-high costs of…
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If the stock market crashes again, would you respond by investing more? Is day trading your sport of choice? Do you smirk at the idea of keeping money in a savings account instead of investing it? If you answered yes…
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Talk about bad blood. Taylor Swift fans are ticked off at Ticketmaster because its website crashed and burned this week as millions of people were desperately trying to get tickets to Tay Tay’s first tour in four…
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Shoppers who prefer natural or organic foods usually have two choices in their neighborhood: Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. While grocery stores increasingly stock natural or organic foods, the selection can leave a lot…
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Debt consolidation is usually billed as a smart financial move, because it can boost your credit score and save you money. But a few mistakes could actually hurt your credit or cost you more money in the long run.…
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Thinking about starting a family soon? In America, that means you need to be thinking about your employer’s parental leave policies. Unless you’re lucky enough to be sitting on a tall stack of cash, these policies will…
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Picking a credit card can be a daunting task. There is no one credit card that will fit every person’s needs perfectly. Instead, you have to think through what is most important to you. Do you want miles or points?…
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In the span of two and a half years self-described “bad saver” Matt Wiley managed to save $4,300 without thinking about it. “It feels weird saying ‘I saved,’ because I really didn’t do anything,” he said. Despite…
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If you need health insurance, now is the time to act. Open enrollment, your annual opportunity to pick a health plan for next year, opened Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15 for the federal marketplace at HealthCare.gov…
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Dear Penny, We have terrible credit. My mom financed our truck. My husband was supposed to be put on the loan as a co-signer but wasn't.  My mom is older and now has serious health conditions. She is concerned about…
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