Personal Finance
What to do when you can’t make car payments
If you have a car that's too costly, but are handling the rest of your financial life well, you do have options.
Tax Day Survival Guide
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Tax Prep: 4 easy steps to get organized now
Tax day is just weeks away. Time for a personal kick off to tax season. more
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Get free tax prep, filing help from IRS Photo
April 15 is approaching and you have to pay your taxes. That's the bad news. more
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Tax changes can boost refund
You might be able to reel in some extra cash by filing the right tax forms — but be aware of... more
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Tips on avoiding tax fraud Photos
Taxpayers bear the responsibility for the accuracy of all entries made on their tax returns. This is... more
Surviving the Recession
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New credit card law changes take effect Photo
The new credit card law is finally here. Starting today, banks will need to abide by new regulations... more
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Eat out for less Photos
Here are 10 strategies to save money and still have a satisfying meal out. --McClatchy/... more
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Protect your identity every day Photos
Although high-tech fraud is notorious, the most common way criminals illegally obtain your... more
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Tips for safe online shopping
Tips for shopping safe online more
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Taking smaller steps toward new career Photo
Steady job? Check. Decent paycheck? Check. Professional fulfillment? Hmm. more
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Don't miss out on tax deductions Photos
Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders that taxpayers make on their returns.... more
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'Super Freakonomics' by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Photo
It's not easy being an economist. more
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Cheap dates that make you look rich Photo
Dating when money's tight can be a challenge. You want to make a big impression on a small budget --... more
Kids and Money: Practical approaches
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Filling out student loan form gets easier Photo
I think it's safe to say most high school seniors and their parents would rather sandblast the oil stains from the garage floor or rearrange the attic than fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. more
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Teaching teens to tip Photo
You know the symptoms when the waiter delivers the bill: the sweaty palms, the frog in your throat, the brain cramps. more
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Consider Insuring Your Student's Tuition
You probably carry insurance on your college student to cover trips to the hospital emergency room, automobile fender benders, and perhaps even dorm or apartment thefts. It's second nature. more
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Glitzy Shopping District Drives Home Economic Reality for Teens
The air was warm and the sidewalks were packed on a recent Saturday afternoon when a woman driving a black Mercedes pulled alongside a couple in a red Corvette. more
Your Retirement: Get started now
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5 things retirees should know about their taxes
Waiting in line at a free tax-preparation service for 60-plus seniors, Gerald Kleman clutched a thin manila envelope with his annual paperwork. more
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Know the best time of year to retire
You may have spent a lot of time thinking about what age to retire, but have you thought about the date? more
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Retirement tips for individuals
Your go-to guide for retirement plans, including what types, how they work, and the benefits of having one. more
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Five great ideas for dealing with your taxes in retirement
Benjamin Franklin famously said that "in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." With April 15 right around the corner, let's talk about the more palatable of Franklin's two certainties. more
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How to find a good financial planner
The financial planning profession is growing explosively as millions of aging baby boomers confront the challenges of planning for retirement security. Readers of this column have been writing to ask if they need a planner--and how to go about hiring one. more
Market Watch
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Dollar and precious metals at a glance
NEW YORK (AP) — Key currency exchange rates Wednesday, compared with late Tuesday in New York: more
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Wheat, corn, oats, soybeans advance on the Chicago Board of Trade; beef higher, pork mixed
CHICAGO (AP) — Agriculture futures advanced Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. more
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General Electric, DSW, Intel, Limited Brands, Benihana among big market movers Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: more
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Career guidance handbook from a 40-year vet, a portrait of the entrepreneur
CAREER COACH: The "Job-Hunter's Survival Guide" is a slim paperback manual of little more than 100 pages, chock-a-block with bullet points and tips, wrapped in a road-sign shade of yellow. more
