Personal Finance Articles

Social networks have become popular job-seeking resources. Find out how to use them to your advantage.

By taking a little time to analyze a supermarket's layout, you can target the most budget-friendly areas and keep more money in your wallet.

Interested in getting your child involved in youth sports? See how much you might expect to pay to play.

Good service can be rewarded through tipping. Find out which services commonly require a tip, and how much you should give.

What if you used your credit card as a bank account? Believe it or not, this strange strategy could actually work.

I had a plan to pay off my career-changing graduate school debt. Now all I can do is defer payments. Or win the lottery.

The 2010 estate tax lapse could be costly to your family if it keeps you from planning.

Find out how to avoid the most common tax filing mistakes and audit triggers, so you can deduct with a clear conscience.

Leverage is like fire. Find out how to use it to heat up your investing without burning your portfolio.

Surprise! You may owe more than you think.

If you can dream up a risk, you can probably insure it. From interesting to bizarre, here are five of the weirdest insurance policies.

Learn the steps that will help lead you to a new career.

Forgetting these forms can cost you your refund.

A look back at a volatile decade for investors and what it can teach us going forward.

Find out what's making news in the world of finance this week.

It's important to understand where that money coming out of your paycheck goes and why - after all, you earned it.

A weakening currency and huge debts question the U.S.'s position as the world's dominant economic powerhouse.

New sports continue to enter the market, but will they push out the traditional stalwarts?

Taxes are often a deterrent from investing and saving. These financial practices will bring you no tax grief.

The impact of an auto recall on a company isn't simply financial.

Thanks to tax crooks and "creative accountants", tax codes have been designed to eliminate loopholes and catch those who try to skirt their annual payments to the government.

Concierge healthcare can mean extra attention from your doctor when you need it, but it isn't the best substitute for health insurance.

New laws to protect consumers should be in place by the summer. Find out what will change and how it could affect you.

Like-kind exchanges can mean a much lower tax bill on real estate for savvy investors.

Using cost-benefit analysis can leave you with a lot more money in your wallet without a decline in your standard of living.

The country appears to be spiralling into more debt all the time, but is it really as bad as it looks?

Accounting practices have matured, but there are still plenty of ways that companies can disguise their financial results.

Since Steve Jobs is the king of hype, it's no wonder Apple earns billions of dollars every year. Read on to learn about some of Apple's famous tactics for building buzz.

Job boards and traditional resumes just aren't cutting it these days. Find out the new ways that are available for jobseekers.

Tax rates are going up, so it pays to find sources of income that the tax collector can't touch. Here are 20 of them.

During this week in financial history, an iconic corporate raider was born, and a new economist took the helm of the Federal Reserve.

Even if your portfolio has taken a hit, these tips can get you back on track.

These celebrities treated their sweethearts to notoriously lavish gifts - but did these grand gestures keep the couples together?

We clarify some rules that often puzzle taxpayers.

When you add direct and indirect taxes together, your real tax rate is much more than you expected.

Depending on how it's measured, the unemployment rate is open to interpretation. Learn how to find the real rate.

Avoiding loans goes against the norm but it can be possible - and enjoyable.

So many fees are tacked on to a mortgage, that it's easy to pay more than you have to.

These schemes can lead to fines - and even jail time - for both the scammer and his victims.

Read these tips to find financial (and wedded) bliss, and put some cash in your pockets.

If you had placed these wagers, you would be very rich in 2010.

You may think you have a strong resume, but if you are including these surprising red-flag items, you may not even make it to an interview.

We go over the factors that determine different investing personalities, and the services that best suit them.

Tax time can be intimidating - but knowing these tips can ease the process and get you a hefty return.

As the unemployment rate hovers around 10%, learn what skills you need to avoid becoming part of the statistic.

Don't assume that you can't lose money in this market - you can. Find out how.

Be sure to double check your federal income tax return for these common mistakes that could cost you time and money.

The entire nation is suffering from unemployment headaches, but some industries are hurting worse than others.

Think you're frugal? These people went to unbelievable lengths to cut back on their living expenses.

Pesky student loans can make your first few years (even decades) of employment difficult. These organizations can make all the difference.

This simple example shows how central banks expand the money supply, and why the money supply must grow for the GDP to grow.

Consumer spending habits around this holiday are changing. Find out where romantic-minded shoppers are putting their money now.

These states impose no income tax on residents, but will putting down new roots really save you money?

With media organizations facing increased financial challenges, paid content is becoming an increasingly attractive option.

With persistence, creativity and a little luck, you can tap the hidden job market and unearth exciting job opportunities from the oddest places.

Staying employed a little longer may allow for a more comfortable retirement.

If you make big money, a prenuptial agreement is serious business. Unfortunately for these big-wigs, they didn't take it seriously enough.

Just because the interest rates are low is no reason to abandon the market completely - there are still plenty of opportunities to make money.

Taxpayers should be wary when a new "temporary tax" is introduced. Sometimes these temporary taxes are anything but.

As the exchange enters its 40th year, it's a good time to examine how the Nasdaq's become one of the world's largest stock exchanges.

The National Association of Realtors' January data was better than last year, but some cities are rebounding much faster than others.

You've done your research and found your dream home - find out what could go wrong and ruin your sale!

Banks use these rates to entice borrowers and investors. Find out what you're really getting.

Accident, theft, vandalism - make sure your coverage will protect you when you need it most.

Learn how to read between the lines and decipher the actual condition of a company.

The more that employees know about their employee 401(k) plans, the better. But what doesn't your administrator know?

These are some of the most common tax write-offs that you can't really claim.

Many banks are now offering free perks to entice new customers.

Find out what job you really want to do and tips for getting there.

These celebrities made a lot and lost a lot - sometimes several times over. Find out who they are.

Renting out your home can be a great way to ride out a real estate slump - if you do it right.

With all of the new tax changes this year, the IRS won't be able to take quite as much from you.

Your approach to your finances could determine your children's financial success.

Don't make yourself a target - steer clear of these attention-grabbing tax-filing practices.

Being generous has never been more (financially) rewarding!

This interest rate forecasting model has helped central banks around the world adjust their rates to balance out inflation.

Moving out of your own home is sometimes the smartest financial move.

Here are five tips for getting the Hollywood glam, without the hefty price tag.

These companies thrive on spoiling man's best friend. But is this industry for the dogs?

While switching careers can work wonders for your sanity and your bank account, you should always look before you leap.

Carefully checking your purchases can help protect your budget.

The mass layoff data for December has been released, and while the numbers are far from good, they have been a lot worse.

Before joining the celebrity-driven cosmetic surgery revolution, learn the costs and the risks.

Property transactions are complex and subject to specific state/local rules. A professional can simplify the process.

Find out how the amateur investor can measure the success of management.

You may think it goes without saying that Super Bowl host cities benefit from the event, but as it turns out officials have been using some creative math.

These new investment vehicles could be for you if you are feeling burned by the recession.

When you get a refund, you’ve essentially lent your money to the government, interest-free. Find out how to keep your money working in your favor, year-round.

We look at the activity of the world's three largest brewers, and the impact on brewers and consumers.

They're arriving in the mail now. Don't ignore them, or you could be buying trouble with the IRS.

Don't be fooled: Companies use all kinds of tactics to make bad earnings look good. Find out how to see through them.

You know you're paying a big chunk of your income to taxes. But where is it going?

Fill your stomach without emptying your wallet.

If your goal is to enjoy every cent you've worked so hard to save, here are some tips on how to spend it all without running out.

The life of a politician may bring notoriety and money, but the costs and stresses attached are not always worth it.

Some careers have gone away due to technology, advances in productivity and conservation efforts.

Real estate swaps grow popular, but traps are many. Beware new rules on vacation homes.