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With today's high unemployment rate, it's hard to imagine there are jobs ready for the taking but it's true.

If you are looking for a financial advisor, you'll need to know the questions to ask in order to fully understand your financial situation and plan.

This week in finance, disappointing economic indicators increased worries about an extended recession.

If you can check off each of these points, you are likely a member of the middle class.

There are many benefits to owning a life insurance policy - if you get the right one for you.

Restrictive rules and high fees are just some of the things to watch out for before joining an HOA.

These six items should be considered when choosing a new home.

Joining a buyers club can save you a few dollars, but there are a few other considerations you should take into account.

It's hard to spend millions of dollars without someone taking notice. Check out some of these billionaires' top splurges - and what they bought.

If you have the time and energy, the 203(k) loan is often the only way to finance a property needing significant repairs.

Help your child cultivate the necessary skills for the business world.

Home renovations are an affordable way of changing your scenery without selling your house - but which ones give you the biggest bang for the buck?

These common strategies often leave consumers holding the bill.

Crystals, oxygen and fish that nibble on your feet are just some of the strange health industries out there.

The reason we are still dependent on fossil fuels for energy is about as old as the fossils themselves. Read on to find out why.

Oil wells, sub sandwiches and foreclosures are all discussed this week in Wall Street history.

Find out how much and for how long one would have to save to become a billionaire, and whether it's possible for anyone.

With so many jobs being advertised online, it pays to know your way around an online job search. Here's what you need to know to find and land that dream job.

If you want to retire ahead of schedule, it'll take some extra planning.

These tips can help you make a permanent job out of a temporary or contract position.

Whether you're buying online or not, with these tips, the web is your superhighway to big savings.

With an attempted hostile takeover, the Bank of America lawsuit, surprising earnings and a diving Dow, business news doesn't get much more exciting.

Canadians have their own considerations to make before choosing early retirement.

It is not uncommon for investors to lose money through misselling or other forms of mismanagement.

If you like being your own boss, this is not the job for you.

Keep an eye out for these charges, and you'll save a bundle.

Choosing to stay at home with the kids is a choice that has both positive and negative financial consequences.

Don't put off your retirement planning - these 10 steps can make your later years much more manageable.

Going into business for yourself can be a fantastic, liberating experience. But beware of the hidden pitfalls.

Minimalism is becoming more popular, following a decade of excess and consuming, with America feeling an urge to get back to basics.

The requirements for making a down payment on a home have changed, but don't worry - there are still plenty of ways to build up that money.

If you're looking at a fixer-upper, the Federal Housing Administration rehab loan may be the mortgage for you.

If you're struggling to get your career back on track in this recession, you can learn from a few celebrities who emerged from has-been status to find a place in the spotlight again.

It's a good idea to educate yourself on the not-so-obvious parts of a real estate contract.

IPO activity during a recession is often quiet, but these six companies have been making some noise.

Do you rely too heavily on ROE? Consider using return on assets for a more complete picture.

While the most expensive drugs may be for rare diseases, there are lots of common conditions that require some pricey prescriptions.

What do gold, Enron and Google all have in common? This week in Wall Street history!

America is saving 6.4 percent of its money -not bad, but we would all like to do better. Here are five simple ways to trick yourself into saving money.

When a PR problem arises, your company will be judged on how you handle it. Are you ready?

The Pledge has gained a lot of attention, but some names are missing. We'll look at a few notables not signing up.

These companies may have a rough battle ahead of them, but the competition is sure to make them stronger.

Want to provide for your dependents and finance your own long-term care? Learn more here.

From the looks of these numbers, an economic recovery may be on the way sooner than later for many industries.

Make sure you aren't doing anything on this list, or your golden years could be in jeapardy.

If you're thinking about how to plan for retirement, an RRSP's tax incentives, simplicity and flexibility could be a great option.

As professional sports leagues have become more popular, the millions of dollars generated has become billions.

This week in finance, the market was feeling the heat, the auto industry is perking up and billionaires are giving it all away.

You work hard to put your money away for the future, but where you should you keep it?

Don't be caught unprepared - find out what to look for in LTC insurance policies.

Extending your principal repayment date can increase your chances of fighting off default.

Steve Slater set the standard for losing it on the job, but these four set the bar for going mad on Wall Street.

Learn the underlying theories behind these concepts and what they can mean for your portfolio.

Real estate investment trusts are a sound addition to a diversified portfolio. Learn what you need to know to invest.

Some companies just have that Ivy League shine; that great reputation with which anyone wants to be associated. Here are seven best companies to have on your resume, and where they're hiring.

Follow these simple tips to keep your wallet as fat and healthy as your new baby.

Will Bill Gates' call for billionaires to become more active in charitable giving do all the good it could?

Early retirement is the hope of many people currently in the workplace. So, how do we get there - and what are the downsides?

Is the U.S. debt as bad as it sounds? Take a look at these European countries, and the U.S. doesn't seem so bad.

Scandals, IPOs and huge, ugly computers all share this week in Wall Street history.

Billionaires are a very elite group, but they have more in common than just money.

New lending requirements have made it much tougher to get approved, and some common situations that may not have presented a problem for approval in the past, do now.

Even the most publicly unpopular CEOs have found success after leaving the firms that brought them notoriety.

What is an emergency fund, and why is it often the first component of sound financial planning?

Are you looking for a new direction in your career? Look at consulting. This booming industry offers opportunities in every sector.

If you start today, you can set your kids up for a lifetime of smart money management.

If you work in construction, these states may offer the best working conditions for you.

This week in finance, the search for Buffett's successor continues, wheat is scarce in Russia, and two men named Mark leave big name companies.

Retirement has transformed over the years as worker's life spans increase and their expectations change.

Money markets are traditionally "safe" investments - but Rule 2a-7 just made them a bit safer.

These Hollywood cliches may be ingrained in our minds, but how realistic are they?

Are financial workers making more or less since the 2007 boom?

Student loans can be a huge financial burden, but bankruptcy won't necessarily save you from paying.

We go over these methods of calculating this component of the balance sheet, and how the choice affects the bottom line.

Many retirement strategies that worked for previous generations are no longer viable. Find out the best ways to get the nest egg you need now.

An axle or a shock may take special tools, but changing your own oil can be done from home, and save you big money in the long-run.

You think your updated house looks great, but potential buyers may not feel the same way.

People often have a love/hate relationship with the Greenback. We provide five reasons for this ambivalence.

You can buy anything at a click, but paying for it is a little more complicated.

Becoming a billionaire through investing is no easy feat. Find out what the richest investors are buying now.

Check out these which seven pieces of information you must have before you sit down for an interview.

It's a great time to crack those books and ride out today's job climate.

Catch up on your financial history for this week.

The one thing that top athletes aren't is underpaid - these seven contracts had heads turning.

These teams of two are forces to be reckoned with in business.

It already costs more than $200,000 to raise a child, and that's just for essentials. Do you really need to add these items to the tab?

If deflation and inflation are opposite polls of monetary policy, how come we put up with one but fear the other?

Throwing out the mail your credit card company sends you may be the same as throwing away money.

Find out which investments are most likely to help you achieve your post-work income goals.

This week in financial news saw Google gain, taxpayers lose and the SEC hone in on Citigroup.

Sometimes investment tips can do more harm to your portfolio than good. One size fits all may work for ponchos and raincoats, but it does not work when it comes to investment advice.

The Canadian oil industry owes some measure of its success and dominance to several men who took risks that paid off handsomely over time. They are all included in the Forbes list of the world's billionaires for 2010.

These 10 entrepreneurs' names will live on long into the future - perhaps even after their enterprises are gone.

While most of us would assume island ownership to be something completely unattainable, a little research reveals that it may not be as impossible as we think.

There are three types of commissions used in this market. Learn how to get the best deal.

While some generic products are second-rate, others are just as good as the real thing. Here are six generics that take the cake.

The ratings agencies are refusing to take on the legal risks of the new rules, leaving investors with a dilemma.