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Quickly cut your expenses and boost your cash flow with these low-effort, high-return strategies.

Not all plastic is bad for kids, but using cash is the best way to get young minds thinking wisely about money.

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Take these steps soon and you’ll improve your finances for the entire year.

Tips from personal finance bloggers on how to get ahead in the new year.

If your grandchild earned income from a job in 2014, he/she may contribute to a Roth IRA.

Complete this to-do list by the end of the year and you’ll be in better shape for 2015.

Keep these items in your carry-on to help trim the cost of travel

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We found 13 apps that can help take the hassle out of getting around this holiday season.

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We name the top investments, money-management tools, vehicles, retirement spots and more.

Take a look at three smart ways to lower your medical expenses.

If you have freelance income, you can make tax-deductible contributions to a solo 401(k) of $17,500 plus 20% of net self-employment income.

Join the ranks of the invisible rich by building wealth the right way.

To help your millennial move on (and out of your home), set limits, be generous with advice but selective with financial assistance.

You’ll be able to contribute more to employer plans, but IRA contribution limits will remain the same.

Tips from personal finance bloggers on whether you should try to save money by tackling projects on your own.

A look at tips from personal finance bloggers on ways to make money on the side.

Cut your expenses over the next two months to finance holiday purchases with cash rather than credit. Here's how.

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Ten popular bloggers offer advice on how to spend less and save more.

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Even freelancers doing work on the side can contribute to a solo 401(k) or a Simplifed Employee Pension.

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You can avoid the penalty if you have your IRA administrator move your 2014 Roth IRA contributions into a traditional IRA.

You can easily cut these unnecessary expenses so you can keep more cash.

Ignoring these personal finance tips can have costly consequences.

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Financial literacy is a hot topic in theory, but in practice it often receives a lukewarm reception.

Start with small steps and take advantage of teachable moments.

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

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.

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

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This year’s rally has left even the most seasoned fixed-income investors scratching their heads—and older investors in a challenging spot.

About half of employers in one survey said they plan to offer an FSA with a $500 carryover in 2014.

There are several ways to spend less on groceries beyond clipping coupons.

If you earn too much to contribute to a Roth IRA, your employer may offer a solution.

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Travelers are saddled with all sorts of extra costs these days. Dodge them with these freebies for people on the go.

Find ways to cut back so you can pay off what you owe and start setting aside more for retirement.

Adapting is the name of the game in today's economy.

Financial institutions are using prizes as incentives to get customers to beef up their savings.

If you’re feeling the financial squeeze, you’re not alone. See how one family is rising to the challenge.

If you’re in danger of earning too much to make contributions, there is a backdoor way to contribute to a Roth.

Working can teach kids valuable lessons and help them build skills to land a full-time job.

These mobile apps will help you find deals, get the best prices and spend less.