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Getting married? Money could be the reason you end up divorced. Take these steps now and avoid the battles and frustrations later on.
Your No. 1 priority needs to be keeping safe. But after that, you can save yourself some grief by making careful records -- and keeping all your receipts.
Is it ever a good idea? That depends on who's doing the borrowing and who's doing the lending.
A new study indicates that patients between the ages of 20 and 34 are more than twice as likely to go bankrupt.
Renting a home at your destination often makes sense, but scammers can turn your dreamed-of vacation into a big disappointment. Here's what to look for -- along with 4 potential signs of trouble.
Concerts, bowling, filmmaking camp, small-plane rides -- these and other activities will get your kids out of the house without breaking the bank.
The average debt load has grown by 30% in 5 years. Delinquencies rose by 22% in the same period. This spells trouble on many levels.
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