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Women Are Better Investors Than Men

How to Stay Solvent in a One-Income Household

Childcare Swap: How to Save Big Money on Childcare

Is This Job a Good Fit? Here’s How to Find Out
Let’s face it: There are a lot of people who don’t like their jobs.
A 2017 State of the American Workplace report by Gallup found that just 34 percent of “professional workers” were “engaged” with their work. If…

Mortgage 101: What Is Escrow, Prequalification?
It can feel like mortgage lenders and real estate agents speak a secret language. If you’re planning to buy your first home — or your first in a while — you’re bound to hear unfamiliar terms during the mortgage process…

Frugal Vs. Cheap: What’s the Difference?
I’ve always considered myself frugal. I was raised by frugal parents who reminded us to throw on extra sweatshirts, turn off unnecessary lamps, and not be frivolous with money. Knowing how to bargain, barter and negotiate has been one…

Is it Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement?
I’m 57 years old and wondering: Is it too late to save money for retirement? I expect to be working for another 10 years. Is that realistic? — Maria, Trenton, NJ
Unfortunately, the American dream of retiring at age 65…

How to Close a Credit Card
If you’re no longer using a particular credit card, there are financial benefits to keeping it open — as long as it’s free. But if it’s costing you unnecessary fees (or tempting you to spend), make sure to…

Can I Lose My 401(k)?
“If I leave my job to freelance or take another job, what should I do with my retirement account? I won’t lose the money, will I?”
— Jennifer, Brooklyn, New York
Before you leave, it’s important to understand the…

How to Talk About Money in a Relationship
About a year before my husband and I tied the knot, we had a financial powwow over margaritas (just one each). We wrote down our personal “numbers” — including savings, debt and credit scores — on Post-its. Then we did a…

No Retirement Savings? Here’s How to Catch Up

5 Smart Money Tips for New Parents

How 4 Successful Female Entrepreneurs Got Their Starts
Many of us have big dreams about running a multimillion-dollar company. But getting there requires taking small, patient steps.
Below are the stories — and lessons learned — of women entrepreneurs who paid attention to the littlest details, paving the way…

What Bitcoin Reminds Us About Investing Basics

How to Transition From Working at Home to Office Life
As your career path changes, you may shift between working in an office and working at home — either as your own boss or a remote employee. If you’re heading back into office life after a period of setting your…

9 Reasons Why You Overspend
No matter how sensible with money you usually are, there are times when your budget is at risk of getting hijacked. “Emotionally charged circumstances make us prone to overspending,” says financial psychologist Brad Klontz, managing principal of Your Mental Wealth…

How to Save $1 Million
The elusive million dollar milestone…is it reachable? Well, in short, yes. But not without some careful planning and discipline. Time is a key factor, of course. It all depends on your age, when you plan to retire, what kinds…

Why I Quit My Job After Maternity Leave
I had a fairly straightforward, predictable pregnancy. The hardest thing about it was the 45-minute commute to work with a growing baby sitting on my bladder. I was a state employee, a senior editor at UC Berkeley, underpaid but…

10 Investing Questions Explained in Plain English
Investing seems largely out of reach to many people (and Wall Street has especially shut out women). But it doesn’t have to be inaccessible or scary if you have basic knowledge to bolster your confidence. Here, we build on…