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Three out of four workers have the power to increase their take-home pay with the stroke of a pen.

The national median rate for a private room in a nursing home rose more than 4% last year, to $240 per day.

Today's forecast for management decisionmaking.

Take these steps on Earth Day and every other day to benefit the environment and your pocketbook.

The stock is cheap, and the company’s growth prospects could be better than investors think.

Bitter primary battles ahead plus tough Electoral College math pose big challenges.

Follow these strategies to avoid paying top dollar to fly across the Atlantic.

A spousal IRA heir gets a lot of flexibility in deciding what to do with the account.

Surveys show that most parents are helping their children learn to be financially responsible, but there is room for improvement.

Not only is the Oracle of Omaha as sharp as ever, his company, Berkshire Hathaway, is trading at a discount

Warren Buffett thinks he can do a better job managing his company’s cash than shareholders can.

You can make some fixes on your own, or sell it for cash.

The coverage at banks and credit unions is a generous $250,000 per bank, and that limit applies to more accounts than you might think.

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.

A look at tips from personal finance bloggers about how to build your nest egg.

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.