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Today's forecast for management decisionmaking.

With Janet Yellen’s greater emphasis on slack in the labor market, part-time grocery worker Vicki Lira is the new face of Fed policy.

After establishing a solid financial foundation in your 20s, use the next decade of your life to keep building and protecting your wealth.

Tend to these tasks now to achieve your financial independence later.

Before purchasing your tickets, make sure you're getting the most bang for your buck.

Members-only sites offer discounts on select items for a limited time, but you may find better prices from other retailers with lower shipping fees and more generous return policies.

Good news for used-car buyers: Desirable trade-ins and vehicles at the end of their lease—especially luxury models—are streaming onto the used-car ...

Prices are finally easing. Our strategies will help you find the right ride for less.

If you have a policy issued before Obamacare was signed into law, it might be exempt from the new preventive-care rules.

If you own any of these names, this might be a good time to lighten up your positions.

Keep the costs of formal wear, flowers, photos and more under control with these tips.

If you’re planning a trip abroad, you no doubt already have a few popular (and probably pricey) destinations in mind. But what if you could take your ...

Save money by taking advantage of free admission to the nation’s parks April 19 and 20.

An applicant with a medical condition that's included in Social Security's 'compassionate allowances' program can get a benefits decision within days.

You might not have to spend a cent to make your yard look great.

History shows that as long as consumer confidence is improving, higher bond yields won’t derail stocks.

Generate extra income by turning an interest or hobby into a moneymaker.

You can extend the life of your nest egg by carefully managing the tax bite on your portfolio.

A look at tips from personal finance bloggers about how to take a vacation without breaking your budget.

How to file for an extension (and whether you even need to), getting in a few more deductions and other key advice as April 15 approaches.

If you're wondering when you'll get your money, you have several ways to check.

Watch out for bogus e-mails claiming there's a problem with your 2013 tax return.

Accidents happen. That’s why you have insurance. You’re probably familiar with the common calamities that are covered by standard policies. House catches ...

For this year's roster of our favorite no-load mutual funds, the toughest calls involved some of the best performers.

It is ethically dubious for descendants of oppressed peoples to seek reparations for wrongs done to their forebears, to be paid by contemporaries not responsible for long-ago sins.

These opposites are both attractive.

While you're spring cleaning, don't forget to spruce up current devices and discard outmoded electronics.

In the long term, its gradual deceleration may hold more upside potential than risk to the U.S. economy.

You can stash extra money in your retirement accounts starting anytime during the year you turn 50.

Research and preparation are key.

Behavior determines investment success or failure -- not knowledge or skill or luck.

Our top picks get high scores in our annual rankings plus a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

See how these entrepreneurs were able to achieve small business success.

Learn how one couple managed to save $1 million for their retirement.

The embattled Middle Eastern nation is a technology powerhouse.

USAA Tax Exempt Intermediate-Term takes on a little more risk to pick up extra yield.

If you crave income, you’ll love master limited partnerships. We tell you how to spot the winners.

Big businesses don't need to borrow much when they can easily tap their bulging cash coffers.

What the coming boost in exports spells for U.S. consumers, gas producers and investors.

Tips for making last-minute contributions to your account.

Droughts and aging pipes mean we’ll spend more at the faucet.

Branch closures set a new record. Expect more mobile and ATM services.

Every move you make leaves a data trail. Here’s how to cover your tracks.

It's well worth it (and not too late) to amend your tax return if you failed to rightly claim the American Opportunity credit in 2011 or 2012.

Follow these steps to protect your personal data.

The Reclaim Your Name initiative would give consumers information about who is collecting information about them.

Make sure you visit the correct site to get your free annual credit report.

Take your smart phone abroad without paying a fortune to use it.

Second-generation Windows 8 devices give you the best of both touch-screen and desktop computers.

Staying on the job a few extra years can deliver a more secure retirement.