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There are a number of ways to pay down your loans. Here are a few things -- good and bad -- about the process that you might not have known.

There’s a very good chance that you and your cable company aren’t on good terms. According to a recent survey by cg42, a business consulting group, ...

Use these strategies so you don't have to pay extra when you fly.

Planning for surprise expenses can keep your retirement on track.

Wall Street lore is filled with proverbs that purport to be sound rules for investing your money. But how true are these truisms? Here are ten investing ...

Use these strategies to cut the cost of clothing, electronics and school supplies.

Age and circumstance matter when it comes to building an ideal portfolio. Whereas youngsters have both the time and the wages to make up for losses in ...

You can target the investments for each child’s time frame, and you may get a bigger tax break.

Even though the stock’s offering price is still unknown, a lot of the hype surrounding China’s leading e-commerce firm is justified.

A look at tips from personal finance bloggers about budget-friendly ways to keep kids entertained during the summer.

These seven strategies can help lower the cost of orthodontic care.

Three years ago, Kiplinger’s turned to longtime investment writer and in-house income guru Jeff Kosnett to a launch a newsletter designed to steer income-starved ...

If you’re a first-time home buyer, Uncle Sam gives you a break on penalties for withdrawals used to buy or build a home.

You can shop tax-free for clothing, computers, school supplies and more on certain days in these 16 states.

Waiting until after your full retirement age to claim benefits will boost your payouts.

John Roth, who runs Kip 25 member Fidelity New Millennium, is also chalking up solid numbers at Fidelity Mid-Cap Stock.

When summertime rolls around, people hit the water -- from swimming, sailing, and fishing to floating on a raft or in a canoe. For thousands of Americans, ...

Don’t assume you’re always getting the best deal by shopping at the world’s largest online retailer.

By getting a head start on your 2014 tax planning, you’re likely to find many strategies to shave your payments to Uncle Sam.

Work-at-home jobs promise big benefits: extra income, flexible hours and the enviable dress code of slippers and sweatpants. The trick, of course, is finding ...

You can save a lot by buying used rather than new. Many pre-owned items cost 50% to 75% less than comparable new items. Think “used” for products that: -- ...

The test can decrease family members’ Social Security benefits based on your record.

Retiring abroad doesn’t have to be an adventure. In fact, in some popular retiree havens, you can get by just fine without learning the local language ...

Most of these funds are larded with securities issued by heavily indebted countries, including the U.S.

Tips from personal finance bloggers about setting financial priorities and achieving goals.

Here's how you can treat yourself on a hot day -- or any day -- at no cost.

The amount you can withdraw from a health savings account tax-free to pay premiums depends on your age.

Traveling alone doesn't have to be a lonely experience.

Benjamin Franklin famously coined the phrase, "A penny saved is a penny earned." That's a good start. To prosper even more, consider what other founders ...

The warmer weather offers fraudsters new opportunities to get people to part with their money or personal information.

It helps you protect against the risk of outliving your money in retirement.

A bipartisan proposal to boost the federal gasoline tax—potentially the first increase in the 18.4-cents-a-gallon tax since 1993 – by six cents a gallon in each of the next two years. How much would it cost you?

More-efficient cars and crumbling infrastructure have run the Highway Trust Fund dry. A steep increase to the gas tax is one possibility to fill it again.

The government has been taxing our fuel for over 80 years—and right from the get-go, the money was going to things other than roads and bridges.

Tips from personal finance bloggers about how to avoid racking up too much debt in school and how to pay off what you owe.

Remember when you went off to college for the first time? You were eager for challenges and psyched to try something new. Retire to a college town, and ...

Our top ten towns offer intellectual sizzle, cultural spice and plenty of team spirit.

You'll find tools, summer clothing and outdoor items on sale this month.

Here's how to keep more cash in your pocket when you're at the pump.

If you need a safe place to park your money, you have a lot of options—as long as you don't expect much in the way of yield for now. Short-term interest ...

Yes, there are some extreme couponers who manage to spend next to nothing at the grocery store. But you might not have the time it takes to be that sort ...

But don’t panic. The increase won’t dent your budget much.

All those kids in their twenties and thirties who are living with their parents will eventually want their own homes.

As your child leaves the nest, make sure there’s a safety net in place.

Four successful collectors tell us about the joys and difficulties—and the potential for financial gain.

We focus on college towns with robust arts and sports scenes.

Acknowledging building workers' helpfulness is always appropriate and welcome. But should all residents pay the same amount?

Our eclectic picks share one common trait: Their profits are expanding faster than those of the overall market.

It's good to see a long-term stock market bear concede that stocks are not overpriced.