Starting Out: New Grads and Young Professionals
Class of COVID-19
Class of COVID-19
Recent graduates are starting their careers at a time of tremendous uncertainty, but hiring is up in several job categories.
July 2, 2020
25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In
25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In
Take a look at our list of cities with the lowest cost of living. Is one of the cheapest cities in America right for you?
June 17, 2019
12 Cheapest Small Towns in America
12 Cheapest Small Towns in America
Affordable small towns aren't necessarily the best places to live for everyone, but each cheap small town on our list has its charms.
June 17, 2019
20 Most Expensive U.S. Cities to Live In
20 Most Expensive U.S. Cities to Live In
These cities have the highest cost of living in the U.S. Can you afford to live in one of the nation's most expensive cities?
April 26, 2019
12 Best Jobs If You Want to Be Your Own Boss
12 Best Jobs If You Want to Be Your Own Boss
Sometimes the best career path is the one you blaze yourself.
April 18, 2019
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Best and Worst Liberal Arts Majors for Your Career
Best and Worst Liberal Arts Majors for Your Career
Liberal arts studies, in general, get a bad rap when it comes to career utility.
March 18, 2019
15 Worst College Majors for a Lucrative Career
15 Worst College Majors for a Lucrative Career
Whether the high cost of college is worthwhile often depends on what you study.
February 5, 2019
20 Worst Jobs for the Future
20 Worst Jobs for the Future
We identified 20 dying professions job seekers should avoid in the future, based on career prospects and pay. See the list of worst jobs.
January 7, 2019
15 Best Jobs With the Biggest Paychecks
15 Best Jobs With the Biggest Paychecks
If you're hoping to rake in the biggest bucks, be ready to invest in yourself first.
January 7, 2019
12 Surprisingly Dangerous Jobs Worth the Risk
12 Surprisingly Dangerous Jobs Worth the Risk
If “danger” is your middle name, why not add it to your resume?
January 5, 2019
15 Best Jobs You Can Get Without a College Degree
15 Best Jobs You Can Get Without a College Degree
The highest-paying jobs typically require a big investment in education.
January 3, 2019
What Is a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan?
What Is a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan?
A 401(k) is a retirement plan sponsored by an employer that offers employees tax incentives to save money for retirement from their paychecks.
November 1, 2018
10 Timeless Financial Tips From Knight Kiplinger
10 Timeless Financial Tips From Knight Kiplinger
Sage advice about saving, spending and investing never goes out of style.
September 27, 2018
Could Your Cash Savings Hurt You?
Could Your Cash Savings Hurt You?
For Millennials and Gen-Xers, having too much in cash may be a good problem ... but it’s a problem nevertheless. Here’s why, how much you should have …
August 16, 2018
Back-to-School 2018: 12 Best Laptops for Students
Back-to-School 2018: 12 Best Laptops for Students
It still feels like summer, but make no mistake: Fall is coming.
August 9, 2018
Young Savers Can’t Assume Roths Are Right for Them
Young Savers Can’t Assume Roths Are Right for Them
Rules of thumb don’t tell the whole story. Truth is, sometimes a traditional IRA or 401(k) is the better way to go for young people. Here are some rea…
August 9, 2018
Smart Life Insurance Strategies for Young Buyers
Smart Life Insurance Strategies for Young Buyers
Buy the right life insurance plan now to avoid scrambling to find coverage later.
August 1, 2018
How to Turn a Teen’s Summer Wages into Millions
How to Turn a Teen’s Summer Wages into Millions
You’re never too young to open a Roth IRA if you earn money from a job. If you invest in a Roth IRA early—and continually over decades—modest sums can…
July 27, 2018
6 Tax Breaks for College Costs
6 Tax Breaks for College Costs
Several tax breaks can ease the financial blow of college costs, whether you’re saving to send your kids to college, paying tuition bills for a child …
July 20, 2018
Where Clinton and Trump Stand on Student Debt
Where Clinton and Trump Stand on Student Debt
Clinton wants free tuition at many public colleges and less restrictive student loan terms. Trump dislikes student debt, but his plans are not as clea…
June 13, 2018
10 Best ETFs to Buy for Beginners
10 Best ETFs to Buy for Beginners
If you’re just starting to invest your money, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one of the best places to begin.
March 20, 2018
Why You Need a Roth IRA
Why You Need a Roth IRA
With this indispensable savings tool, your money grows tax-free, you can invest in almost anything and you get several cool perks.
March 12, 2018
Be Smart with Social Media at Work
Be Smart with Social Media at Work
You’ve got to be careful with what you post online. That goes double when the workplace is involved.
February 27, 2018
How to Tame Your Student Loans
How to Tame Your Student Loans
Don't let the burden bar you from saving for your future.
December 8, 2017