Personal Finance Articles

Find out how to have a fun and budget-friendly summer adventure.

Find out how to capitalize on exchange rates, in order to save money while shopping in North America.

These top-earning video game characters have brand power to rival pro athletes and movie stars. Find out which colorful character is leading the pack.

Find out the who, the how and the why of using networking to move up in your career.

Doing the work yourself can save money, but it could end up being more costly than a realtor’s commission in the long run.

Before tapping your home equity, find out what can go wrong.

If your friend or relative has proved to be irresponsible, getting out of the cosigned loan can improve your financial security and options for borrowing.

Having to buy flood insurance shouldn't be a surprise. Find out what you need to know when purchasing or refinancing a house.

Find out how this worst-case scenario can happen, and what you can do if it happens to you.

This week in financial history saw the birth of the NYSE an attempt to destroy Microsoft, and much more.

For sandwich generation, planning ahead is key to good elder care.

These legendary players changed the face of their sport - but they weren't in it for the money.

Most Americans think that an IRA is locked up until they reach 59.5, and withdrawals before that date trigger taxes and a 10% penalty tax. This is not always true.

Find out how to decide between these two financial professions.

Everyone wants to be at the top, but it takes the right characteristics and skills to make both employees and shareholders happy.

Greece remains in the headlines as it takes aim at its banks, Google's dirty little secret is revealed and the record industry continues to change.

These stars disappeared from our radars, only to re-emerge as big as ever.

Find out how a simple calculation can help you uncover the most efficient companies.

Does the amount of goods and services produced set the pace for economic growth? Here are the arguments.

Teaching salaries and benefits vary from state to state. Find out which states are the best for an education career.

The fraud allegations against them have tarnished the reputation of the firm. But how exactly did they get to this point?

Buying rental property with personal, cash-collateralized loans is a smart move.

Professional "tweeting" has emerged as a new way to earn money in the digital age. Find out who's doing it and how much they're earning.

If you want to rub elbows with the stars without becoming one, check out these behind the scenes entertainment jobs.

This week in financial history marks the beginning of antitrust legislation and a huge leap for labor unions.

With decisive action over this weekend, the leaders of Western Europe may have patched up their debt and liquidity crisis.

Find out how being a veteran can save you money on your mortgage.

Warren Buffett claims that understanding these instruments would mean reading 750,000 pages of text. Read on to learn the basics.

Your passion for cooking can lead to big bucks. Find out what careers exist in this field.

We look at the pay structure of singers, songwriters, actors and authors, and find out who made more after they died.

In this competitive job market, your resume really needs to shine to stand out from the crowd, which means the tired cliches have to go.

Want to earn the big bucks without dealing with major stress? Read on to learn about five high-paying, low-stress jobs.

The new iPhone isn't the only product to have been leaked before its release.

This past week saw the SEC continue its Goldman Sachs investigation and set its sights on Buffett, and there are signs that the European crisis is burning out.

Make sure you understand your options for withdrawing your funds from this complex instrument.

Find out how these five groundbreaking thinkers laid our financial foundations.

Some people strike it rich; others are forced to retire early in these careers with short lifespans.

These glib statements were all the rage during the real estate boom, but few real estate experts would dare to utter them now.

Hot off a hugely successful iPad launch, Jobs is fashionable again, but he hasn't always been held in such high esteem.

While you can snag serious deals in this current economy, it doesn’t mean that buying a home is the best choice for you right now.

It takes a lot more work, but selling your home without a realtor can have benefits.

A happy workplace is a productive one, and these important qualities make a workplace good for both employees and companies.

CEOs get many perks that the workers beneath them could only dream of. Here is a list of common CEO benefits as well as the CEOs who enjoyed them.

Companies of all sizes are discovering the benefits of Twitter. Don't be left behind!

This free social platform launched major careers for these enterprising individuals.

This owner's manual will show you what to expect from your bank.

This week marks the end for one of the most notorious American gangsters, the birthday of Warren Buffett's mentor and much more.

Canada's housing market didn't suffer like its struggling neighbors to the south, but there are still great deals to be had.

You get to save on some significant expenses when you retire, leaving more money to do the things you want.

For many, foreclosure is still a real possibility. Make sure you're prepared and know the steps.

You may be well aware of the tax dollars the government withholds from your paycheck, but this isn't the only way your income is being tapped.

The government's Social Security program may not last forever - be prepared by setting up your own.

It may be the most prestigious film festival and competition in the world, but does winning Cannes lead to winning at the box office?

It's not just about Goldman Sachs - there is more business fraud using similar tactics to take money from taxpayers like you.

Don't be a victim of this disturbing crime. Get insight into how perpetrators commit this form of fraud.

This week, the Buffett-bank saga continues, and we hear more about Greece's economic woes.

Take a look at the tenets, assumptions and challenges of monetarism's principal theory.

Find out why funds from operations is a superior measure of REIT performance.

It seems as if reality TV shows have been dominating the networks as of late - but why are these shows so appealing to TV stations?

Both the fabulously wealthy and the millionaire next door need to plan for the estate tax boomerang.

Investors tend to buy either stocks or bonds, but rarely choose between the two. Find out when you'll benefit from one over the other.

When it comes to thriving in business, it's out with the old and in with the new.

Find out what you can do to find a fabulous apartment to fit your budget.

May Day has become an international celebration of the social and economic achievements of the labor movement.

Find out ways you can stage your home to appeal to more buyers, so your home will stand out from the competition.

In the wake of the worst recession in a generation, many employee benefits have landed on cutting block.

Categorizing your savings can help you save more money, and save it more effectively.

These athletes rose from relative anonymity to super stardom in one brilliant move.

This week in financial history marks the greatest day in individual investing as well some of the worst.

Learn to spin the information on a mediocre resume into something positive.

While there are times when a real estate agent earns the commission, there are other times when you can do it yourself.

Think a humanities degree will leave you penniless? Think again.

More than 65% of income-tax-paying Americans got a tax refund in 2009. It may have been good for taxpayers, but it was even better for the government.

Winning a race like the Kentucky Derby is a major coup for any thoroughbred, but there's more to the business than running laps.

The past week's news reads like a case of déjà-vu as age-old stories resurfaced for another round in the headlines.

IRS avoidance should not drive investing choices.

These careers may get a boost from the new healthcare bill - and some may get hurt by it.

Three stars, four stars, gold star, who star? Sometimes the hotel star system can seem as wacky as a Dr. Seuss book.

Investing in this kind of real estate takes capital, time and careful planning.

Find out how these strategies work and how you can put them to work for you.

Teach your children to save up to meet their spending - and saving - goals.

Inflation is a natural part of modern life - but there are some ways to cover your assets.

A long list of things needs to happen before a home becomes yours. Find out what to expect.

A degree alone won't land you a dream job. Business plan competitions are now being used to give some students an advantage.

For many emerging economies, issuing sovereign debt is the only way to raise funds, but things can go sour quickly.

Buyers may gravitate toward hybrids to save money at the pump, but few models are actually cost effective at current gas prices.

Whether it's out of financial necessity or to combat boredom, an increasing number of seniors are taking on post-retirement jobs.

Going green often means shelling out more cash, but not with these innovative products.

Everywhere we look, millionaires are trying to push their methods of financial accumulation on us. But are they effective?

We check out the advantages of each of these options, and look at the issues involved with a fixer-upper.

These simple, inexpensive fixes can make a world of difference to your house - and its value.

Options get a bad rap. Find out why these financial instruments are ideal for young investors.

From the conviction of the Junk Bond King to the ill-fated launch of New Coke, find out what happened this week in financial history.

There are many different ways to be victimized through home ownership - learn how to identify and avoid these crimes.

Make sure you know where your donations are going, and where they can be most effective.

Slip these simple phrases into your next interview and you'll have a great chance at landing the job.

Many businesses rely on venture capital in order to get off the ground. These tips will bring you closer to your grand opening!