A new report paints a dim picture of success in college. Meanwhile, the failed pursuit of a college degree leaves many in a financial straight jacket: They owe tens of thousands of dollars in student loans and have a diminished …
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A Good Problem to Have: What to Do with a Windfall
I make a living by telling people how to get rich slowly. But every so often — admittedly a little less often these days — I hear from somebody who’s been able to do the opposite. They’ve actually managed to find sudden wealth, …
Friends with Money: How to Handle Peer Pressure
Most of our friends are in similar financial situations to our own. The people we work and play with come from similar groups, and generally have similar incomes. But most of us have a few friends who seem to be loaded, while …
How the Recession Changed Young People’s Attitudes About Money
Everyone knows someone who grew up during the Great Depression, and as a result, eats green beans out of the can and sews up holes in socks.
Nobody Cares More About Your Money Than You Do
There were times when I wouldn't check receipts or drive back to a store if I was given the wrong change. Not anymore.
Half of Americans Can’t Raise $2K in 30 Days
A quarter wouldn't be able to come up with $2,000 at all, and another 19% would have to pawn or sell some of their possessions to do so.
How to Find the Best Charities
If you're looking to donate money to charity, especially after the devastating tornadoes that hit Joplin, Mo., there are a number of online services that can help.