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  • Best deals on tech

    Best deals on tech

    Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in videocams, tablets, flat-screen TVs and more.
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 9:39pm -
  • How I lived very cheaply for a day

    How I lived very cheaply for a day

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    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 4:45pm -
  • Gen X on track to be worse off than Boomers

    Gen X on track to be worse off than Boomers

    Read full story for latest details.
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 4:45pm -
  • Class of 2013 grads average $35,200 in debt

    Class of 2013 grads average $35,200 in debt

    Between ballooning student loans, credit cards and money owed to family members, graduates of the class of 2013 are facing an average $35,200 in debt, a Fidelity survey found.
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 4:44pm -
  • Best deals on food and drink

    Best deals on food and drink

    Money magazine's Best Deals on Everything: Your guide to the latest bargains in Bordeaux, coffee, lobster and more.
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 3:53pm -
  • Will insurance cover genetic testing, preventive surgery?

    Will insurance cover genetic testing, preventive surgery?

    Women who discover they carry a hereditary gene mutation that dramatically increases their risk of breast and ovarian cancers face big decisions and the possibility of tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs.
    - 7 days ago, 16 May 13, 10:57am -
  • Where to auction off your stuff

    Where to auction off your stuff

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    - 8 days ago, 15 May 13, 9:04pm -
  • 3 skills to teach your teen about money

    3 skills to teach your teen about money

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    - 8 days ago, 15 May 13, 8:52pm -
  • Retirement savers lose $117,000 to unexpected events

    Retirement savers lose $117,000 to unexpected events

    Unexpected setbacks, ranging from stock market declines to suddenly supporting an adult child, have taken a major hit to Baby Boomers' retirement savings, according to a recent survey.
    - 8 days ago, 15 May 13, 10:17am -
  • Money 101

    Money 101

    Are you saving enough for retirement? Do you have the right mix in your portfolio? Make sure you're on the right track with Money 101 -- 23 lessons in all.
    - 22 Aug 12, 7:32pm -

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  • New!US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.59 pct.
    Average rates on fixed mortgage rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to historic lows, a trend that should help sustain the ...
    - 1 hour ago, 23 May 13, 2:03pm -
  • New!Why Shopping Can Be Good for Your Health
    When your significant other says it's over, your first instinct may be to seek comfort in a pint of ice cream or a stiff drink. But there are healthier ways of nursing a broken heart -- including shopping. ...
    - 1 hour ago, 23 May 13, 2:01pm -
  • New!Most NY school district budgets OK'd by voters
    New Yorkers voting on school budgets for next year have approved nearly all of the proposals containing tax increases within state-imposed taxing limits. Budgets that proposed bigger tax increases mostly ...
    - 2 hours ago, 23 May 13, 1:02pm -
  • New!What Advice Can Parents Give a New Grad for the Work World?
    If your child has recently graduated from college and is now looking for - or has hopefully found - her first "real" job , you may want to impart great wisdom to her. It's a difficult time for ...
    - 2 hours ago, 23 May 13, 12:48pm -
  • New!Carney: Criticism of IRS response 'legitimate'

    Carney: Criticism of IRS response 'legitimate'

    President Barack Obama's spokesman says the White House is facing "legitimate criticisms" for its shifting accounts about who knew what about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative ...
    - 2 hours ago, 23 May 13, 12:47pm -
  • New!Deutsche bosses seek to win over skeptical shareholders

    Deutsche bosses seek to win over skeptical shareholders

    Deutsche Bank's bosses tried to convince skeptical shareholders at a lively annual meeting on Thursday that the bank was on the right track again after facing a host of legal problems. Co-chief Executives ...
    - 4 hours ago, 23 May 13, 11:28am -
  • New!Soon-to-Retire Couple Balances Travel Dreams With Portfolio Longevity
    The bucket strategy helps tee up near-term distributions and set long-term allocations.
    - 4 hours ago, 23 May 13, 11:00am -
  • New!House to vote on variable-rate student loans
    House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets. It's already drawn a veto threat from President Barack Obama. The measure set to pass Thursday would ...
    - 7 hours ago, 23 May 13, 7:34am -
  • New!Emails Suggest IRS Targeting Developed by Lower-Level Workers
    WASHINGTON—Emails and other documents released Wednesday suggest the Internal Revenue Service's procedures used to target conservative groups for added scrutiny were developed by lower-level employees. ...
    - 15 hours ago, 23 May 13, 12:16am -
  • New!Morgan Stanley fixed-income head deRegt retires
    Morgan Stanley's head of fixed income, Ken deRegt, is retiring from the firm, according to internal bank memos obtained by Reuters, after the company sustained a more than 40 percent decline in bond trading ...
    - 15 hours ago, 22 May 13, 11:47pm -
  • New!IRS officials thwart lawmakers' quest for answers on IRS scandal

    IRS officials thwart lawmakers' quest for answers on IRS scandal

    Three congressional hearings during the past week have allowed lawmakers to vent their anger at the U.S. tax agency for its targeting of conservative groups for extra scrutiny, but the sessions have yielded ...
    - 17 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:33pm -
  • New!Why the Future for Aspiring Retirees is Bright
    With so many people predicting doom and gloom in the last few years, it's hard not to feel like we are trashing our future retirement prospects with every move. We reminisce about the good old days, wish ...
    - 20 hours ago, 22 May 13, 7:22pm -
  • New!Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

    Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

    Anthony Weiner's run for redemption is officially on. The ex-congressman whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement late Tuesday that he's in the ...
    - 21 hours ago, 22 May 13, 6:30pm -
  • New!Bought prescription eyeglasses online? Tell us your story
    Lots of websites sell eyeglasses these days. Many offer substantial discounts compared with the likes of eyewear chains (LensCrafters, Pearl Vision) and doctor offices and independent shops, potentially ...
    - 21 hours ago, 22 May 13, 6:00pm -
  • New!News Summary: IRS official takes the fifth
    NO FAULT: The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress she had done nothing wrong and broken no laws. BRIEF STATEMENT: ...
    - 21 hours ago, 22 May 13, 5:44pm -
  • New!On the Call: Target's CEO Gregg Steinhafel
    Target Corp. said Wednesday that its first-quarter net income fell 29 percent as cool weather and economic pressures chilled shoppers' appetite for spending. Revenue at stores open at least a year slipped ...
    - 21 hours ago, 22 May 13, 5:39pm -
  • New!Column: Why pension funds are eating your 401(k)'s lunch

    Column: Why pension funds are eating your 401(k)'s lunch

    Pension funds - those old guaranteed-benefit retirement plans your grandma might have told you about - outperform those in 401 plans year after year, according to new research from consulting company Towers ...
    - 22 hours ago, 22 May 13, 5:33pm -
  • New!Tax break could make megamall bigger
    A $250 million tax break passed in the closing minutes of the legislative session is expected to resurrect expansion plans at the Mall of America. The owners of the Bloomington megamall, Triple Five Group, ...
    - 22 hours ago, 22 May 13, 5:23pm -
  • New!IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

    IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

    The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked ...
    - 22 hours ago, 22 May 13, 5:12pm -
  • New!What $193,000 Buys You in Housing Markets Across the Country
    With the inventory of existing houses for sale still almost 14 percent below levels recorded this time last year, median home prices continued to climb in April, according to data released Wednesday by ...
    - 22 hours ago, 22 May 13, 4:52pm -
  • New!T. Rowe's new lineup of target-date funds lighten up on stocks
    U.S. money manager T. Rowe Price Group Inc on Wednesday said it plans to launch 11 new target-date funds that will put less emphasis on stocks before retirement and more on bonds. The Baltimore-based company ...
    - 23 hours ago, 22 May 13, 4:26pm -
  • New!Wash. governor signs Facebook job password bill
    Washington became the fifth state this year to sign into law protections of social media passwords at the workplace and job interviews. Gov. Jay Inslee signed the bill Tuesday, wrapping up a session of ...
    - 23 hours ago, 22 May 13, 4:08pm -
  • New!Don't Get 'Framed' When Claiming Social Security
    We've been framed, at least when it comes to deciding when to begin taking Social Security benefits . According to behavioral economics research, the way seniors are presented with information about Social ...
    - 23 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:47pm -
  • Spring Cleaning Tips to Save Money at Tax Time
    Spring is in the air, meaning it's that time of year when people start fresh. Homeowners go through their home, and get rid of old clothes, furniture and unwanted items. But what if you could declutter ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 2:46pm -
  • IRS official in center of targeting probe: 'I have not done anything wrong.'
    IRS official in center of targeting probe: 'I have not done anything wrong.'
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 2:20pm -
  • FAFSA Changes May Still Confuse Same-Sex Families
    Children of same-sex couples can soon include both moms - or both dads - when they apply for federal financial aid. Starting with the 2014-2015 school year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 2:05pm -
  • Where America's Top CEOs Went to School
    Brian Krzanich is either having a really good month or a really bad month, depending on how career success is defined. After joining the technology giant, Intel, more than two decades ago, he finally became ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 1:57pm -
  • Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor over Greuel

    Garcetti elected Los Angeles mayor over Greuel

    City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a campaign in which he depicted his rival a pawn of powerful labor bosses. With all precincts reporting ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 1:52pm -
  • Women edge out men in handling credit: Experian

    Women edge out men in handling credit: Experian

    When it comes to managing credit, American women have a slight edge over men, according to a study of credit reports by the credit report agency Experian Plc. Experian looked at 750,000 credit reports, ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 1:38pm -
  • Protesters rally over IRS' tea party scrutiny

    Protesters rally over IRS' tea party scrutiny

    Tea party activists waving flags and signs, singing patriotic songs and chanting anti-IRS slogans held rallies outside federal buildings across the country to protest the agency's extra scrutiny of conservative ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 1:07pm -
  • 7 great geeky gifts for grads
    Know someone who's collecting a degree this year? All graduates deserve a reward for making it through school (and before they have to face the rather scary job market that awaits them). Here are some ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 1:00pm -
  • Star witness to stay mum for House hearing on IRS

    Star witness to stay mum for House hearing on IRS

    A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness. IRS official Lois Lerner ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 12:55pm -
  • Zale taps rival's ex-CEO as chairman, same-store sales edge up
    Zale Corp on Wednesday reported a modest bump in third-quarter same-store sales and said the former chief executive of its biggest rival, Kay Jewelers parent Signet Jewelers Ltd , will be its new chairman. ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 12:30pm -
  • 5 Ways Employees Should Prepare for the Workplace of the Future
    As the millennial generation, often defined as those born between 1982 and 1997, makes up more of the workforce, and as its members move into leadership roles in industry, we can expect their generational ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 12:19pm -
  • Nobody puts baby food in a corner
    As a health nut and foodie, 36-year-old Shazi Visram had a problem with processed baby food. Namely, it was gross, and people felt bad about feeding it to their kids. But most parents are pressed for time ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 12:18pm -
  • Credit-building tips for new US citizen
    He opened a U.S. card with a passport and business account. Now that he's moved here and has an SSN, he wants to know how to build a good credit score
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 12:00pm -
  • Newer Investor Seeks Guidance on Asset Allocation
    This investor is looking to better-position an inherited IRA for RMDs--and future growth.
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 11:00am -
  • 'Grandparent Scams' Steal Thousands From Seniors
    'Grandparent scams' steal thousands from seniors
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 10:09am -
  • Tornado victims may face long haul with some insurers
    Tornado victims may face long haul with some insurers
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 10:02am -
  • Daughter makes mom's student loan payments
    Dear Dr. Don, I am making payments on a Parent Plus loan that is under my mother's name. Unfortunately, I will be the only one continuing to pay for this loan. Since the loan is under my mother's name, ...
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 10:00am -

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  • New!Three Simple Index Fund Portfolios

    Three Simple Index Fund Portfolios

    I’m often asked to recommend a simple index fund portfolio for people who are just getting started with passive investing and want to learn the basics. There are several good portfolios you can build to suit your needs using a few funds that requir…
    - 1 hour ago, 23 May 13, 2:00pm -
  • New!Retirement Doesn't Have To Be A 'Gamble'

    Retirement Doesn't Have To Be A 'Gamble'

    If you missed the well-documented, artfully produced PBS Frontline program, “The Retirement Gamble,” here’s the nutshell version: You’re screwed and it’s the financial industry’s fault.  This is a piece that is absolutely worth your time…
    - 1 hour ago, 23 May 13, 1:55pm -
  • New!Government Transparency Run Amok -- The Federal Register

    Government Transparency Run Amok -- The Federal Register

    Information is good and too much information is exhausting. One goal for this blog is to simplify two seriously complicated subjects for the general population – health care reform and finance. A regular information source for me on these subjects…
    - 1 hour ago, 23 May 13, 1:55pm -
  • New!Fama-French Three Factor Model
    The Fama-French Three Factor Model provides a highly useful tool for understanding portfolio performance, measuring the impact of active management, portfolio construction and estimating future returns. The Three Factor Model has replaced Capital Ass…
    - 2 hours ago, 23 May 13, 1:26pm -
  • New!7 Steps to a Better Credit Score

    7 Steps to a Better Credit Score

    Whether it's by accumulating credit card debt, missing a few debt payments, doing a short sale, or even filing for bankruptcy protection, you may be one of the many people whose credit has been hurt during the weak economy over the past few years. We…
    - 2 hours ago, 23 May 13, 1:00pm -
  • New!Street Smarts Trump Book Smarts If You Want To Get Seriously Rich
    It’s certainly possible to make yourself worth a few million dollars based solely on book smarts. A sensational accountant – a verifiable master in a particular corner of the tax code – can amass a personal fortune of this size. However, rampin…
    - 5 hours ago, 23 May 13, 10:19am -
  • New!This Week In Credit Card News: Consequences Of Bad Credit, Hazards Of Prepaid Cards
    A weekly summary of the top credit card stories that appeared in major publications across the country.
    - 18 hours ago, 22 May 13, 9:07pm -
  • New!Ending High Cost Investing

    Ending High Cost Investing

    Thanks to Jack Bogle, most of us understand the impact of fees on long-term investment returns. He was the one who pushed the notion that while 1% does not sound like a lot, when returns revert to the mean, about 8%, 1% is 12.5% of the total return.
    - 21 hours ago, 22 May 13, 6:13pm -
  • New!Student Loan Problems: One Third Of Millennials Regret Going To College

    Student Loan Problems: One Third Of Millennials Regret Going To College

    About one third of millennials say they would have been better off working, instead of going to college and paying tuition.
    - 22 hours ago, 22 May 13, 4:45pm -
  • New!I Married A White-Collar Criminal ... And Paid The Price

    I Married A White-Collar Criminal ... And Paid The Price

    By Melissa*, as told to Nora Zelevansky
    - 23 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:53pm -
  • New!The Best Ways To Donate To Help Disaster Victims

    The Best Ways To Donate To Help Disaster Victims

    The devastation from the Oklahoma tornado is so great, it’s only natural that you’ll want to help. But before whipping out your checkbook, going online to make a contribution or texting a donation, you’ll want to ensure that your dollars will b…
    - 24 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:32pm -
  • New!Student Loan Problems: One Third Of Millennials Regret Going To College

    Student Loan Problems: One Third Of Millennials Regret Going To College

    Here's an indication of how burdensome student loans have become : About one-third of millennials say they would have been better off working, instead of going to college and paying tuition.
    - 24 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:31pm -
  • New!The Grateful Grads Index: The Top 50 ROI Colleges

    The Grateful Grads Index: The Top 50 ROI Colleges

    Which private colleges offer the best returns? Grateful graduates let their money do the talking.
    - 24 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:31pm -
  • Investing In P2P Loans: Learn To Love Defaults And Late Payments

    Investing In P2P Loans: Learn To Love Defaults And Late Payments

    Investing in peer-to-peer loans can provide you double digit annual returns. However, you need to be prepared for defaults. Many borrowers aren’t going to pay off the full amount they owe. Ironically, a large number of defaults may be a sign that y…
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 2:47pm -
  • 7 Steps To Developing Career Capital -- And Achieving Success

    7 Steps To Developing Career Capital -- And Achieving Success

    In 2007, Steve Martin was on the Charlie Rose show to talk about his memoir Born Standing Up. He talked about his rise in comedy, and Rose asked him for his advice to aspiring performers.
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 11:08am -
  • What Is A Family Office?
    The very wealthy are in unprecedented numbers turning to family offices to address many of their financial and life issues. To compete, many of the traditional providers such as private banks and brokerage firms are establishing their own family offi…
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 10:39am -
  • A Quick Guide to Finding the Right Investors
    When that time comes to raise an institutional round, especially for first time entrepreneurs, it can be tempting to take checks from anybody and everybody who’s willing to put down. In an ideal world, as much as it is a dating process for venture…
    - 2 days ago, 22 May 13, 2:21am -
  • RVania Resident Taxed By New Mexico

    RVania Resident Taxed By New Mexico

    Full time RVers have not applied for statehood - yet.  I have not been able to come up with a good estimate of what the population of RVania would be.  I have seen estimates of anywhere from 200,000 to 1,000,000.  The latter would put five states…
    - 2 days ago, 22 May 13, 12:54am -
  • U.S. Trust Study Finds Wealthy Americans Underinvested And Unprepared

    U.S. Trust Study Finds Wealthy Americans Underinvested And Unprepared

    U.S. Trust released its 2013 Insights on Wealth and Worth report on Tuesday. The nation's oldest trust company, under the wing of Bank of America since 2007, surveyed 711 wealthy American adults over the age of 18 with investable assets north of $3 m…
    - 2 days ago, 22 May 13, 12:41am -
  • What is Technology? Cure Or Curse?

    What is Technology? Cure Or Curse?

    To most Americans, technology is balm, blanket and buoy line to the rest of the world.
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 9:15pm -
  • Once Reserved For Drug Crimes, Wiretapping Takes Center Stage in White Collar Prosecutions

    Once Reserved For Drug Crimes, Wiretapping Takes Center Stage in White Collar Prosecutions

    “Today, tomorrow, next week, the week after, privileged Wall Street insiders who are considering breaking the law will have to ask themselves one important question: Is law enforcement listening?”
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 3:32pm -
  • When Are Legal Fees Voluntary?
    According to many self-made millionaires, the times legal fees are voluntary – or quasi-voluntary – are ALL THE TIME. The general process is that lawyers do legal work and they send a bill. Sometimes they get a retainer – partial payment. It’…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 9:27am -
  • Bank Cannot Issue 1099-C And Subsequently Try To Collect

    Bank Cannot Issue 1099-C And Subsequently Try To Collect

    Seal of the United States Internal Revenue Service. The design is the same as the Treasury seal with an IRS inscription. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Banks are required to notify taxpayers and the IRS about debt discharges by filing Form 1099-C.  It i…
    - 3 days ago, 21 May 13, 12:26am -
  • New York Toys With Out Of State Partner

    New York Toys With Out Of State Partner

    Out of state investors in real estate partnerships in high tax states sometimes get nasty surprises, particularly if partnership management is not sensitive to their concerns.  That appears to be what happened to Craig Olsheim based on a recent deci…
    - 3 days ago, 21 May 13, 12:16am -
  • Basquiat, Pollock, Lichtenstein: Are Trophy Art Works Good Investments?

    Basquiat, Pollock, Lichtenstein: Are Trophy Art Works Good Investments?

    Over $1 billion of post-war and contemporary art changed hands at auction in New York last week, generating masses of headlines about record-breaking sales and record-breaking art. Larry Gagosian said that last week's evening sale of contemporary art…
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 8:45pm -
  • The Hidden Announcement At Google I/O (That Everyone Will Be Using By Next Year)

    The Hidden Announcement At Google I/O (That Everyone Will Be Using By Next Year)

    Paying back that 20 dollars your buddy spotted you last night will soon be as easy as sending an email. With very little fanfare last week at Google I/O, a very useful new technology was introduced. You might have missed it among the flurry of other…
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 7:18pm -
  • A Credit Card Built Community-Strong

    A Credit Card Built Community-Strong

    At the annual Lithium Technologies LiNC conference in April, I heard about an innovative approach to credit cards in the Banking industry that is built on the core ideas of social business: a community-driven credit card from Barclaycard USA. This is…
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 2:22pm -
  • 85-Year-Old Graduates From College -- And Finds A Job

    85-Year-Old Graduates From College -- And Finds A Job

    By Jane Gross, Next Avenue Contributor
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 1:55pm -

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  • New!Walmart Clearance Event: Over 3,500 items discounted, from 80 cents + $1 s&h

    Walmart Clearance Event: Over 3,500 items discounted, from 80 cents + $1 s&h

    Walmart discounts more than 3,500 items in its clearance section, with prices starting at 80 cents. That's tied with last week's mention and one of the best clearance sales we've seen from Walmart, with many items at the lowest price we could find. S…
    - 3 hours ago, 23 May 13, 11:46am -
  • New!Angry Birds Space for iPhone and iPod touch, or iPad for free

    Angry Birds Space for iPhone and iPod touch, or iPad for free

    The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Angry Birds Space for iPhone or iPod touch (pictured) for free. That's a $1 drop and the lowest price we've ever seen for this game. Also available is Angry Birds Space HD for iPad for free. That's a $3 drop…
    - 8 hours ago, 23 May 13, 6:36am -
  • New!iPhone and iPad App Freebies: Stick Stunt Biker 2, Dragons, ComicBook!, more

    iPhone and iPad App Freebies: Stick Stunt Biker 2, Dragons, ComicBook!, more

    The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free, as listed below. At up to $2 off, each is the best deal we've seen. The deals: Golf Squared HD for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Golf game…
    - 14 hours ago, 23 May 13, 1:25am -
  • New!Photoshop and Lightroom Tutorials for free

    Photoshop and Lightroom Tutorials for free

    Udemy offers its Photoshop and Lightroom Tutorials for free. That's the best deal we could find for such a class. This 93-course tutorial includes tips, tricks and techniques, in Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, and Camera Raw including beauty retouchin…
    - 15 hours ago, 23 May 13, 12:13am -
  • New!Frederick's of Hollywood Women's Yoga Pants for $10 + free shipping

    Frederick's of Hollywood Women's Yoga Pants for $10 + free shipping

    Frederick's of Hollywood offers its Frederick's of Hollywood Women's Yoga Fitness Pants in Black (pictured) or Grey for $39. Add it to your cart and it falls to $9.75. Bag free shipping via coupon code "SHIPFREE". That's $29 off list and the lowest t…
    - 15 hours ago, 23 May 13, 12:05am -
  • New!NCAA Football Fleece Hoodies or Sweatpants for $10 + $5 s&h

    NCAA Football Fleece Hoodies or Sweatpants for $10 + $5 s&h

    Finish Line offers NCAA Football Men's and Women's Fleece Hooded Sweatshirts or Fleece Sweatpants in select styles for $9.99 plus $5.49 for shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the best deal we've seen for these items from Fin…
    - 16 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:47pm -
  • New!SportsFreak 365 Going Out of Business Sale: 75% off sitewide

    SportsFreak 365 Going Out of Business Sale: 75% off sitewide

    SportsFreak 365 cuts 75% off sitewide via coupon code "GEAR75" as part of its Going out of Business Sale. That's the best coupon we've seen from this merchant, as it yields a number of price lows. Shop for gear featuring team logos from the NFL, NBA,…
    - 17 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:24pm -
  • New!Lowe's Memorial Day Sale: Deals from $3 + pickup

    Lowe's Memorial Day Sale: Deals from $3 + pickup

    Lowe's discounts a selection of items during its Memorial Day Sale, with prices starting at $2.50. It's essentially tied with last week's Pre-Memorial Day sale and among the best sales we've seen from Lowe's in recent months, yielding several current…
    - 19 hours ago, 22 May 13, 7:44pm -
  • New!"Outdoor Photography of Japan: Through the Seasons" Kindle eBook for free

    "Outdoor Photography of Japan: Through the Seasons" Kindle eBook for free

    Amazon offers downloads of Daniel H. Wieczorek and Kazuya Numazawa's Outdoor Photography of Japan: Through the Seasons eBook for Kindle for free. That's $8 off and the lowest price we could find. A Kindle reader, or Kindle-enabled device, is required…
    - 23 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:40pm -
  • The North Face at Backcountry: Up to 60% off, deals from $12 + $6 s&h

    The North Face at Backcountry: Up to 60% off, deals from $12 + $6 s&h

    Backcountry takes up to 60% off a selection of The North Face men's, women's, and kids' clothing and accessories, with prices starting at $12.07. (Discounted prices are as marked.) While not quite as good as last week's mention of up to 70% off, it's…
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 10:07am -

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  • New!Portal launched to challenge Rightmove
    Site has 82% share of page views on UK’s top three property websites and is sixth most-visited in country, ahead of the likes of BBC News
    - 17 hours ago, 22 May 13, 10:18pm -
  • New!Nationwide’s market share at record level
    Building society’s share of the British mortgage market has grown to a record level, helped by government-funded programmes to aid housebuyers
    - 22 hours ago, 22 May 13, 4:41pm -
  • UK inflation falls to seven-month low
    Scale of the fall, spurred by lower petrol prices, surprises analysts, who had on average expected inflation to dip to 2.6%
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 9:07am -
  • Bank of Ireland U-turn on mortgage rise
    Bank says around 1,200 customers will no longer face controversial mortgage rate hike
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 8:58am -
  • Surrey residents pay most income tax
    Accountancy firm says the UK is increasingly reliant on the Home Counties as it reveals Elmbridge residents pay four times the national average
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 9:14am -
  • King warns Osborne over mortgage scheme
    The Bank governor used a interview to say that Mr Osborne’s Help To Buy scheme was “too close for comfort” to the US mortgage guarantee schemes
    - 4 days ago, 19 May 13, 5:07pm -
  • King offers no comfort for savers
    Sir Mervyn King says rates are set to remain low – so the search for yield will have to be more imaginative and riskier
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 5:11pm -
  • Harlequin investors told not to pay up
    Group asks investors to complete purchases, but lawyers advise against it while sales arm is in administration
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 5:10pm -
  • Build it yourself – the market moves on
    Government encourages ‘custom build’ – but the average project costs over £255,000 – well out of reach for most first-time buyers
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 5:06pm -
  • A fifth property tenure?
    Build-to-own initiatives could be the answer to the current housing shortage
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 5:05pm -

CNBC - Personal Finance News

USATODAY.com - Money

WSJ.com: Money

  • Higher Yields in a Low-Interest World
    To earn yields of 5% or more, investors are turning to more complex fare, such as high-yield corporate bonds, preferred stocks and real-estate investment trusts.
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 7:31pm -
  • Stock, Bond Markets Can't Both Be Right
    The stock market is expecting a massive new economic boom while the bond market sees the economy remaining in a funk. They can't both be right, but they can be wrong, writes Brett Arends.
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 7:24pm -
  • How a Pick for a Financial Adviser Can Go Wrong
    New research shows why a mentor who's good for some could be bad for you.
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 4:19pm -
  • When Will Generation X Be Able to Retire?
    People born between 1966 and 1975 took a bigger hit during the recession and are less well-prepared for retirement than older Americans, according to a new study.
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 10:03am -
  • Are You Rich Enough for a Family Office?
    A new wave of private firms that cater to clients' every imaginable financial need are increasingly courting the merely wealthy. Here's what they offer.
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 3:18pm -
  • Buying a Piece of Your Financial Adviser
    The Intelligent Investor: A few investors have taken the bold step of investing directly in their adviser's firm. What could possibly go wrong?
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 3:12pm -
  • Do the Math Before You Take Social Security
    Most people still take their Social Security benefits as soon as they possibly can and many of them are leaving money on the table.
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 10:08am -
  • Cultivating 'Soft Skills' to Get Ahead
    Personal aptitudes and attitudes like being a good listener and communicator strongly influence likability and workplace relationships.
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 10:03am -
  • Sell Your Used Textbooks Online
    Forget the campus bookstore. You can typically get up to 70% back selling to online resellers.
    - 3 days ago, 20 May 13, 10:02am -
  • How Social Security Math Adds Up
    Social Security tax maximums and cost-of-living adjustments are calculated differently based on formulas set by law.
    - 5 days ago, 19 May 13, 12:38am -
  • Sucking a Business Dry
    David Oreck, whose vacuum cleaners are used in homes all over the country, says private-equity firms drove his former company into bankruptcy.
    - 5 days ago, 19 May 13, 12:35am -
  • Credit Unions Step Up College Lending
    Student loans from credit unions can be among the least-expensive options. But interest rates vary substantially, from around 2.75% to 9.3%.
    - 5 days ago, 19 May 13, 12:34am -
  • Western Union Could Be in the Money
    Competition in the $466 million consumer money-transfer business is growing, and the industry giant cut prices last fall. The move appears to be paying off.
    - 5 days ago, 19 May 13, 12:34am -
  • Facebook Still Looks Overpriced
    In order to support its current stock price, Facebook needs to grow a lot faster, according to a new analysis.
    - 5 days ago, 18 May 13, 8:58pm -
  • Tax Court Slaps IRAs With 'Alternative Assets'
    A recent Tax Court decision shows the IRS's long reach when owners of individual retirement accounts make missteps.
    - 6 days ago, 18 May 13, 3:00am -
  • Financial Advice for New Graduates
    Pay off your student loans, watch out for excess fees, get your credit transcript in order and use your social network.
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 11:05pm -
  • Will Interest Rates Ever Rise?
    In anticipation of rising rates, investors are piling money into short-term-bond mutual funds and ETFs. But they might be taking on other, more worrisome, risks.
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 10:33pm -
  • This Week
    What happened to your money this week.
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 10:27pm -
  • Test Your Prediction Skills
    What's ahead for the price of Google shares?
    - 6 days ago, 17 May 13, 9:36pm -
  • Private Colleges Sweeten Offers
    Private colleges, worried they could be pricing themselves out of the market after years of tuition hikes, are getting more generous with the aid they're doling out.
    - 12 days ago, 12 May 13, 2:24am -
  • Another Housing Sign
    What happened to your money this week.
    - 12 days ago, 11 May 13, 5:01am -
  • Test Your Prediction Skills
    What's ahead for the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
    - 13 days ago, 11 May 13, 12:32am -

BusinessInsider.com - Your Money

  • New!Most Americans Think The Middle Class Is The New Face Of Poverty

    Most Americans Think The Middle Class Is The New Face Of Poverty

    The poverty line in the U.S., according to the federal government, is just under $24,000. But most Americans say even if you make twice that, you won’t be very comfortable in their hometown. A recent survey by Gallup lays bare this stark financial…
    - 18 hours ago, 22 May 13, 9:16pm -
  • New!New College Grads Are Waking Up To A Huge Debt Hangover

    New College Grads Are Waking Up To A Huge Debt Hangover

    If MTV really wants to show young people coming to grips with the "Real World" after college, how about slapping them with $35,000 worth of debt and shoving them out into the job market? That's reality for the typical college graduate these days, acc…
    - 19 hours ago, 22 May 13, 8:05pm -
  • New!There's Finally An Easy Way To Stop Getting Ripped Off At The Hospital

    There's Finally An Easy Way To Stop Getting Ripped Off At The Hospital

    When the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,went public with the first-ever comprehensive data on disparities in hospital billing last week, we knew it would be a game changer. First of all, the differences are massive. A pacemake…
    - 20 hours ago, 22 May 13, 6:48pm -
  • New!PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE COLLEGE: Which Is Better For Your Wallet?

    PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE COLLEGE: Which Is Better For Your Wallet?

    At a time when college costs more than ever and we're facing a $1 trillion student debt bubble, it's no surprise the whole "Is College Even Worth It?" debate is still going strong.  Take it from us –– you won't get far without a college degree a…
    - 23 hours ago, 22 May 13, 4:30pm -
  • New!Amazon Vs. Costco: Which Is Better For Buying In Bulk?

    Amazon Vs. Costco: Which Is Better For Buying In Bulk?

    Saving money is on the minds of most Americans, which is why so many make a special effort to purchase items in bulk and join discount clubs. It’s also the reason so many businesses are creating opportunities for consumers to access those savings.…
    - 23 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:35pm -
  • New!Why Texans Should Be Most Worried About Identity Theft

    Why Texans Should Be Most Worried About Identity Theft

    While it's no secret just how problematic it can be to fall victim to identity theft, a recent study shows that people may be more exposed to the crime than they realize. In all, more than 24 million Americans have sensitive personal information abou…
    - 24 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:28pm -
  • New!How To Understand What You're Really Looking For In A House

    How To Understand What You're Really Looking For In A House

    What housing is and is not Housing, in a personal investment sense, is a confusing combination of necessity, consumption, and investment.  Separating and naming these functions can clarify for you exactly what you’re looking for in a house. Your h…
    - 24 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:06pm -
  • Here's What 5 Celebrity Deaths Can Teach You About Life Insurance

    Here's What 5 Celebrity Deaths Can Teach You About Life Insurance

    You buy a life insurance policy to cover your family's expenses after you die. If you bungle -- by getting too little coverage, skipping payments or not updating your policy -- the result can be a quagmire. The same goes for celebrities, with oodle…
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 2:31pm -
  • A 6-Step Guide To Renting A New York City Apartment With Roommates

    A 6-Step Guide To Renting A New York City Apartment With Roommates

    New York City's famously tight and expensive rental market is gearing up for its annual summer frenzy, when thousands of brand-new renters join the perennial crowd of natives hunting for an affordable rental.   One of the best ways to ensure a fruit…
    - 1 day ago, 22 May 13, 1:48pm -
  • Inspiring 85-Year-Old Lands A Job Four Days After Graduating From College

    Inspiring 85-Year-Old Lands A Job Four Days After Graduating From College

    The employment market being what it is for newly minted college graduates, Willadene Zedan would stand out at Saturday's commencement at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wis., if only for the fact that she'll begin the job of her dreams just four da…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 11:32pm -
  • When To Break It To The Kids That They're Filthy Rich

    When To Break It To The Kids That They're Filthy Rich

    Rich kids usually have a pretty good idea that their families are wealthy. Maybe the Gulfstream tipped them off.Or the fourth home in Aspen. Or the Elton John performance at their 16th birthday "destination party" held at the Esperanza in Cabos. Bu…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 10:33pm -
  • 13 Major Suburbs Where Poverty Is Soaring

    13 Major Suburbs Where Poverty Is Soaring

    Don't let the white picket fences fool you. Suburban poverty has grown faster than anywhere else in the country over the last decade, at a rate of 64% since 2000, according to "Confronting Suburban Poverty in America," a new book by the Brookings I…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 10:29pm -
  • The 15 Healthiest Cities In America

    The 15 Healthiest Cities In America

    NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, analyzed the fifty largest U.S. metropolitan areas to find out which ones were the healthiest. To come up with the list, NerdWallet looked at overall fitness, air cleanliness, health insurance coverage and acc…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 9:11pm -
  • The Rise Of Poverty In American Suburbs [INFOGRAPHIC]

    The Rise Of Poverty In American Suburbs [INFOGRAPHIC]

    It's no surprise that huge numbers of Americans joined the ranks of the poor over the last decade. What's more interesting is where poverty is growing. The poor population in the nation's suburbs has grown faster than anywhere else in the country, at…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 8:32pm -
  • VOTE NOW: Where Are The Best Places For Guys To Shop?

    VOTE NOW: Where Are The Best Places For Guys To Shop?

    Retailers are clamoring for their share of the men's wear market.  Men are shopping more than ever, thanks to the convenience of the Internet and stores working to tailor to their needs.  We've compiled a list of some of the best and brightest men'…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 8:27pm -
  • 9 Reasons Your Credit Card Just Got Declined

    9 Reasons Your Credit Card Just Got Declined

    We've all been there –– a perfect moment shattered by the disgrace of a declined credit card. Maybe it was a flawless date – romantic ambiance, carefree banter, flirty eyes – ruined by that record-scratching moment when your waiter tells y…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 7:10pm -
  • Financial Weapons Of Mass Destruction Are Back

    Financial Weapons Of Mass Destruction Are Back

    What Warren Buffett once called "financial weapons of mass destruction" are firing again, with securitization and shadow banking at post-financial crisis highs. The twin powers of bank funding that helped propel the nation into turmoil have regained…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 6:54pm -
  • How Poor Teens Can Reach The Middle Class In 3 Steps

    How Poor Teens Can Reach The Middle Class In 3 Steps

    Poverty rates are soaring in the U.S.  Between 2000 and 2011, the number of American residents living under the poverty line jumped by nearly 30%, according to a recent report by the Brookings Institute. Many of the policies geared toward eradicati…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 5:07pm -
  • Customer Leaves A Surprise $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Take A Dream Vacation

    Customer Leaves A Surprise $1,000 Tip So Waitress Can Take A Dream Vacation

    A waitress who mentioned to a first-time customer that it was her dream to go to Italy was left with a surprise $1,000 tip on Monday. According to Tumblr blogger Casual Cynic, her mother has been working as a waitress for years and, after mentioning…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 4:48pm -
  • Why Big Banks Don't Want Your Money Anyway

    Why Big Banks Don't Want Your Money Anyway

    With the recent backlash surrounding the banking industry, more consumers are becoming increasingly vocal about the poor service, high fees and dismal interest rates offered by the nation’s biggest banks and demanding justice. Usually, when enoug…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 4:47pm -
  • Poverty Is Booming In America's Suburbs

    Poverty Is Booming In America's Suburbs

    There is no word more evocative in the urban vernacular than "suburb." For most of us, those two syllables conjure a very specific type of place, with a specific kind of people comfortably living there. "We think about suburbs in one way," says Eliza…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 3:02pm -
  • How To Avoid Money Disasters When You're Traveling Abroad

    How To Avoid Money Disasters When You're Traveling Abroad

    During a recent trip to Paris, one of my companions said he needed to find a bank to change money. No, you don’t, I said. Changing money is so last century — like travelers’ checks and bank drafts. Use an ATM, I advised. It’s the easiest way…
    - 2 days ago, 21 May 13, 2:30pm -

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