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Moms lead the way in discussing family finance, survey says
Who's better at getting a family to talk about money matters, mom or dad? Taking sides probably won't make for a harmonious Mother's Day...
Even young adults should start estate planning
The last thing on the minds of young adults heading off to college is drafting a health care proxy and power of attorney. Once they...
Financial planning for 40-somethings
If you're in your 40s, you could be considered either a "late baby boomer" or member of "Generation X." Either way, you're at a time in...
Wealthy spenders could drive economy in 2013
The consumer economy may look weak. But affluent and wealthy consumers are ramping up their spending – and that could help drive the...
Are private schools worth the hefty price tag?
When she was a 17-year-old high school senior applying to college, Jessica Assaf wanted more than anything to attend Brown University. ...
Long-term care insurance may be harder to get
Don't look now, but the long-term care insurance business is hurting - badly. And that could make it more difficult, or more expensive,...
Save for retirement even when you earn little
Retirement fears may loom large when your income is small. Today, 38 percent of households say they live paycheck to paycheck, according...
Consumer watchdog calls payday loans a trap
The U.S. consumer watchdog said high-cost, short-term loans often trap borrowers in a cycle of debt, warning in a report on Wednesday...
Student loan debt putting damper on housing demand
Stephanie O'Donnell-Peters isn’t exactly sure how much she and her husband owe on their student loan debt, but she estimated it’s around...
How to create a budget that works for you
You've heard of it, and some of you have even tried it -- detoxifying or cleansing your body by going on a strict diet for a few days,...