Personal Finance
10 articles to help you with money, investing and life
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5:55 p.m. Today5:55 p.m. May 25, 2019
My mother died a month ago — my siblings want me out of the family home in 30 days
This man says his siblings have accused him of living there rent-free and taking advantage of his mother.
5:32 p.m. Today5:32 p.m. May 25, 2019
I’m worth $1.8 million — and want my girlfriend to waive her community-property rights before we marry
‘How do I explain to someone that I care about the money that I’ve sweated so hard over for almost two decades?’
5:32 p.m. Today5:32 p.m. May 25, 2019
5 things to cut out of your diet right now to reduce high blood pressure and lower the risk of heart failure
A study of 4,500 people over 13 years and published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine comes to some surprising conclusions.
5:31 p.m. Today5:31 p.m. May 25, 2019
My grandson’s live-in girlfriend hates me and doesn’t want me to stay at their home — should I still leave him all my money?
This woman is upset that she’s been shunned by her grandson’s partner.
5:31 p.m. Today5:31 p.m. May 25, 2019
Lie down and read this before buying a mattress on Memorial Day Weekend
‘You can get a crappy mattress for thousands of dollars and a great one for less than $1,000.’
5:30 p.m. Today5:30 p.m. May 25, 2019
6 things NOT to buy during Memorial Day sales
You might get a good deal on a mattress, but wait to buy these items.
5:29 p.m. Today5:29 p.m. May 25, 2019
Look out, Memorial Day barbecuers — 62,000 pounds of raw beef just got recalled over E. coli concerns
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service advised disposing of the products or bringing them back to the store of purchase.
5:28 p.m. Today5:28 p.m. May 25, 2019
Why it’s a smart move to list your home on Memorial Day Weekend
‘A lot of home buyers are hitting open houses instead of the beach.’
5:27 p.m. Today5:27 p.m. May 25, 2019
Millennials are humblebragging about their wealth to attract dates on Bumble and Tinder
‘I’ve totaled a brand new Lamborghini,’ one humblebragging singleton announced on his dating profile.
5:20 p.m. Today5:20 p.m. May 25, 2019The Moneyist »
My mom, 60, lives with a con artist with a history of theft, deception and bad credit
7:52 a.m. Today7:52 a.m. May 25, 2019
My daughter bought a home for me, but now she needs cash and refuses my help
4:34 a.m. May 13, 2019
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A retired top executive says this killer question will kick-start (or reboot) your career
2:09 p.m. May 24, 2019
Your career trajectory is set in the 5 years after graduation
2:09 p.m. May 24, 2019
A lawyer reveals what to do when your boss demands you sign a non-compete agreement
11:10 a.m. May 24, 2019
After your company’s IPO, don’t mess up your financial windfall
11:09 a.m. May 24, 2019
Travel »
The handy $29 item that travel pros say they won’t take a trip without
9:02 a.m. Today9:02 a.m. May 25, 2019
Booking.com is cracking down on hotel ‘resort fees,’ which are rarely included in the advertised room rate
5:08 a.m. Today5:08 a.m. May 25, 2019
The savviest travel pros take these items on vacation — but you probably don’t
2:47 p.m. May 24, 2019
Airlines gear up for record number of passengers this summer — and crowds
6:23 a.m. May 22, 2019
Real Estate »
Here’s how much more it will cost you to buy a home in a ‘gayborhood’
5:09 a.m. Today5:09 a.m. May 25, 2019
Bank of America will offer mortgages without origination fees for a limited time
5:05 a.m. May 24, 2019
Amazon is selling entire houses for less than $20,000 — with free shipping
3:31 p.m. May 23, 2019
Taxes »
The tax-smart way to loan money to family members
3:17 p.m. May 21, 2019
Do you own a small business? Here’s how to control your Social Security and Medicare tax bills
11:53 a.m. May 21, 2019
Want to become a real-estate investor? Take one critical tax step first
8:23 a.m. May 9, 2019
You’ve filed your 2018 tax return — 5 things you can do better next time
4:42 a.m. April 30, 2019
What to do if you can’t pay your taxes
2:48 p.m. April 24, 2019
This common strategy parents use to save money for their kids may not be as tax-smart as it seems
1:45 p.m. April 24, 2019
Spending & Saving »
The clever $15 tool that gardening pros say is a must for your home garden
8:36 a.m. Today8:36 a.m. May 25, 2019
Nearly 70% of Americans are making this huge mistake with their money
5:07 a.m. Today5:07 a.m. May 25, 2019
