Personal Finance

Americans still relying on credit cards to get by

In the past year, 40% of low- and middle-income households used credit cards to pay for basic living expenses, such as groceries or utilities, according to survey released Tuesday. More

3 tips to make your resume stand out

A professional recruiter offers advice on how to make your resume shine. Hint: focus on your achievements rather than your responsibilities, and keep it brief. Play

At Finance Park, kids get to pay the bills

At Finance Park, Junior Achievement assigns kids a marital status, a job, and an income and then tasks them with making adult financial decisions. More

'Is my high-fee, no-employer match 401(k) worth it?'

Payroll deductions and tax benefits may make it worthwhile to participate in your 401(k) but consider an IRA as well. More

Harvard shakes up its MBA admissions

Harvard said it is cutting in half the number of required essays for most applicants to its full-time MBA program and making its first round application deadline earlier than ever before. More

No unpaid internship? No problem

As student loan debt heads skyward, not all students can spend their summers as unpaid interns. How baristas and sales clerks can compete with internship-heavy resumes. More

Where home prices are rising fastest

Home prices in these 10 metro areas expected to climb between 10% and 21% by the end of next year. More

After identity theft, beware the hard sell

A recent Federal Trade Commission report found major complaints about the three major credit bureaus: long waits to reach live help and unwelcome sales pitches for monitoring services. More

What if Zuckerberg doesn't have a prenup?

Mark Zuckerberg's marriage to Patricia Chan one day after he became one of the richest men on the planet may have seemed oddly timed. But, according to divorce lawyers, it was spot on. More

3 ways to lower your medical costs

You can save on health care even as your body requires more maintenance. Use these strategies to lower your medical bills by as much as 70%. More

Employee burnout: Around the corner? Already here?

As employees work harder and longer, some are facing a breaking point, even though many companies aren't paying attention. More

Why you shouldn't dump your bonds, yet

While you might be tempted to exit bonds, resist the urge and keep a diverse portfolio. Play

Getting hitched may cost you $27,000 or more

The average cost of a wedding is now north of $27,000, according to the Knot.com. More

8 job-hunting myths

Before you send out another resume or fill out another application, take a breather and look at the biggest misconceptions in the hiring world. More

New York condo sells for record $90M

An unnamed buyer paid more than $90 million for a Midtown Manhattan penthouse, the highest price ever paid for a New York apartment, according to the building's developer. More

'I have an airplane hangar in my front yard'

Cameron Airpark Estates is a fly-in community where homes have airplane hangars instead of garages. More

5 Memorial Day weekend travel deals

It's not too late to book a trip for the upcoming holiday weekend. Even with short notice, there are lots of ways to save big on these top five destinations. More

Why you probably can't win an age discrimination suit

A recent Supreme Court decision made proving age bias even tougher than it was before. More

'What should we do with a $100,000 windfall?'

An extra $100,000 can improve your retirement prospects, but it's not so much that you can afford to spend or invest unwisely. More

Save on health care, even as your body falls apart

Face it, the older you get, the more maintenance you require. Use these strategies to lower your health care bills by as much as 70%. More

Succeeding as a 'boomerpreneur'

See how 10 entrepreneurs jump-started their careers after the age of 50 by going into business for themselves. More

Mortgage rates hit record low again

Buying a home got even cheaper as interest rates on both 30-year and 15-year-fixed-rate mortgages set record lows for the third week in a row. More

The Facebook effect on San Francisco real estate

There's a rush to buy houses and condos in San Francisco before the tech boom pushes prices even higher. More

Home buying at most affordable level in decades

As a result of home price declines, low mortgage rates and an increase in median incomes, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index hit a record level of affordability during the first quarter. More

Can a side gig help your career?

Certain kinds of moonlighting may actually help you in your main job, and wise organizations can embrace, rather than squelch, entrepreneurial zeal. More

Foreclosures fall to lowest level since 2007

Foreclosures fell significantly in April, with substantial declines in bank repossessions. More

3 tips to make your resume stand out

A professional recruiter offers advice on how to make your resume shine. Hint: focus on your achievements rather than your responsibilities, and keep it brief. Play

Stay-at-home mom fights credit card rule

More than 30,000 people are petitioning for stay-at-home parents to get the same access to credit cards as their spouses. More

3 tips to negotiate a better salary

At a time when getting the offer should be cause enough for celebration, you might assume negotiating for more pay is taboo. Not true! Here's one reason why you should. More

A Harvard MBA's radical quest to erase his debt

B-school grad Joe Mihalic went on an extreme financial diet to pay down over $90,000 in debt in just seven months and charted his story through an anonymous blogging project. More

Mortgage delinquencies drop to 4-year low

Mortgage lenders say delinquency is at the lowest level since 2008. More

As student loans grow, so does leadership pay

Students graduating with mountains of debt this month might want to ask why their university presidents make so much money. More

Porsche 911: Impressive and pricey

The new 911 Carrera S delivers on Porsche's promise, but expect to leave the $92,000 base price tag in the dust for those cool extras. Play

George Lucas proposes affordable housing plan

After neighbors denied the 'Star Wars' creator the right to build a film studio on his Marin, California property, George Lucas is proposing to build low-income housing there instead. More

Should I stop funding my Roth?

If all of your retirement savings are in tax-deferred accounts, 401(k)s and IRAs, your options are limited in retirement -- every dollar you withdraw will be taxed More

'We just want equal benefits'

From paying more for health insurance to being denied access to Social Security survivor benefits, many same-sex couples face financial difficulties because the federal government doesn't recognize gay marriage. More

Bank of America offering up to $30K for short sales

Bank of America is offering some struggling homeowners payments of up to $30,000 if they sell their homes in a short sale and avoid ending up in foreclosure. More

20 weird reasons to quit your job

Leaving to take a better offer elsewhere is nice, but pretty dull compared to climbing Mount Everest, or joining the circus. More

Park Avenue co-op sells for record $52.5 million

Billionaire investor Howard Marks and his wife purchased a Park Ave. apartment for $52.5 million, marking the highest price ever paid for a co-op in Manhattan's history. More

What the student loan rate hike means to you

With federal student loan interest rates set to double July 1, here's what you need to know now. More

'How can I buy Facebook stock?'

After the initial burst of the IPO, you'll be able to buy Facebook shares through any brokerage. But the question is, should you? More

The real costs of starting a business

Almost half of potential entrepreneurs ages 44 to 70 expect to use their personal savings to launch their ventures. More

Starting a company from scratch

Mitigate the risks of starting a company after 50. Know the industry you're going into and be passionate about it. More

MBAs gone wild: Have B-schoolers gone too far?

Excessive drinking and other Mad Men-like behavior has become part of the culture of getting an MBA degree at schools like Harvard and Wharton, including, in some cases, sexual harassment. More

Living in a surreal work of art

With a sprawling sculpture garden, a bone collection and a million-tile mosaic, this artist's home creates a surreal world all its own. Play

Bank stocks that let you sleep well

Want to play the financial rebound but still don't trust the big banks? Focus on regional lenders. More

Dewey's decline and the rise of high-risk Big Law

The firm's fall from grace offers a look into how the once genteel, clubby world of law firms has taken on a hustling business culture of free agent partners. More

Bye bye unemployment benefits

More than 200,000 long-term jobless Americans will lose their unemployment benefits this week. More

Hidden fees in your 401k pay for TV ads

It's common practice for 401k plan providers to charge clients a fee they use to underwrite their advertising budgets. Play

Unique home in the Jersey woods

An artist has built a unique home in the wilds of New Jersey. More

How to get on executive recruiters' radar screens

Giving speeches at industry events is a time-tested way to get noticed by headhunters, but Twitter has made it more of a gamble. Luckily, you have other options. More

Porsche's Panamera: 'Green' performance?

Porsche says the Panamera Hybrid is a response to drivers worried about global warming. Yeah, right. But, it's not a bad car! Play

Picking the right financial adviser

Learn the 3 key questions to ask before you hire a financial adviser. Play

Artist's habitat in the Jersey woodlands

Ricky Boscarino is a sculptor, painter and jewelry maker whose biggest art project for the past 23 years has been his home on five quiet acres. More

Not working: Voices of America's laid off workers

Writer DW Gibson traveled across the country in search of the Great Recession's victims. The result: Not Working, a portrait of America's 21st-century unemployed. Here are a few of the tales he came home with. More

Buying a business after 50

Buying a business when you're no longer a kid comes with particular challenges. Learn how to overcome those obstacles from people who've done it right. More

Picking the right financial adviser

Learn the 3 key questions to ask before you hire a financial adviser. Play

Dad stays home while Mom pays the bills

Nearly 40% of married working women in the U.S. now out-earn their husbands. Play

Protect your credit cards from hackers

If hackers have skimmed your credit card number, to prevent more damage, contact credit reporting agencies and credit card issuers to put an alert on your account and monitor credit activity. Play

See the disappearing garage in action

This Lake Tahoe compound's 30-car underground garage is entered via a massive yet disguised hydraulic lift. For $50 million, it's yours. Play

Counties split by 4% jobless divide

Walker County Georgia has unemployment under 8%, while in next door Dalton, unemployment is still over 12%. Play

What to expect from a home inspection

Home inspector Joe Corsetto walks through a home pointing out key problem areas a homeowner might not see. Play

Want to drive a Ferrari? Here's how

Buying an exotic car may be out of reach but there are other, more affordable, ways to experience the thrill of driving an expensive car. Play

When should you file for bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy should be an absolute last resort if you're drowning in debt and can't get control of your finances. Play

Want to drive a Ferrari? Here's how

Buying an exotic car may be out of reach but there are other, more affordable, ways to experience the thrill of driving an expensive car. Play

Digging up $60k of truffles a year

Jack Czarnecki hunts rare black and white truffles in Oregon to use for his restaurant and truffle oil business. Play

House made of hay: No heating required

The thick walls of this post and beam home are insulated with stacked bales of hay, a material so effective that no heating system is needed. Play

Infiniti's rolling techno-sofa

It's big, comfy and has cool technology.You won't find much excitement though. Play

How to save up to be a millionaire

Reaching millionaire status is attainable if you create a budget and avoid spending money you don't have. Play

Three ways to boost your credit score

Maintaining a long credit history and juggling different forms of credit can help increase your credit score over time. Play

Fiat 500 Abarth: Small package, big bite

The new Fiat 500 Abarth proves that high performance can come in a tiny package. Play

What really hurts your credit score?

Opening multiple lines of credit, renting a car with a debit card and hard inquiries can ding your credit. Play

What the election means for your taxes

CNN political analyst David Gergen says growing pressure to reform tax policies will soon lead to simplified laws. Play

Workplace bullying on the rise

In a tough job market, many people feel trapped in their jobs highlighting the disturbing trend of workplace bullying. Play

For Sale: The Hunger Games' 'District 12'

Want to own Katniss' hometown? The old mill village that served as District 12 in The Hunger Games is on the market. Peeta not included. Play

Hyundai Veloster: One mean looking frog

The Veloster is a unique looking three-door compact from Hyundai that you'd expect to have a little more pep. Play

A San Francisco castle and its grottoes

With its underground caves and a natural spring that produces 10,000 gallons of water a day, Albion Castle is one of the city's unique historical landmarks. Play

A San Francisco castle and its grottoes

With its underground caves and a natural spring that produces 10,000 gallons of water a day, Albion Castle is one of the city's unique historical landmarks. Play

Flying car is no longer a dream, almost

Terrafugia aims to make the first delivery of the Transition, a street-legal airplane with folding wings, within a year. Play

You won the lottery! Now what?

Financial planning advisor Michael Boone offers advice on how to handle your lottery winnings - should you be so lucky. Play

Floating house in the desert

This home in the Mojave gets its energy from the sun and is lifted off the desert floor to allow a seasonal stream to flow underneath. Play

I dug out of $100,000 in debt

Personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox explains how she paid off $100,000 in credit card debt by negotiating rates with creditors and tripling minimum payments. Play

Why you need an estate plan

Personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox explains why it's important to have a will and life insurance and discusses how to save on both. Play

How to spring clean your finances

Consolidate accounts to boost your odds of earning higher interest and lower your fees, and be sure to shred old financial documents you no longer need. Play

When your dog is a deduction

A tax expert explains when you can and can't write-off expenses associated with your pet. Play

Investing in million dollar classic cars

Barrett-Jackson CEO Craig Jackson talks collectible cars and shares what 'investments' he's stashing away in his garage. Play

How to negotiate financial aid

Colleges can reassess the financial aid they offer you if you get a better offer from another prospective school, says Gen Tanabe, author of 'The Ultimate Scholarship Book.' Play

No presidential fix for housing crisis

Senior political analyst David Gergen analyzes the president's influence on housing, and predicts more Americans will move to multi-family housing over the next several years. Play

Living off the land in New York City

'Wildman' Steve Brill teaches New Yorkers the tricks of urban foraging, living on plants and leaves from the city's parks. Play

Extra ways to save on college tuition

There are many ways to shave the costs of college tuition with little known things like sibling discounts and grants for non-resident students. Play

The house made from 100 cars

Reclaimed wood, pieces of junkyard cars, and an old shipping container all went into building this super eco-friendly California home. Play

$2M survival bunkers a tough sell

A developer in Kansas is building and pre-selling high-end survival condos, but banks aren't helping interested buyers finance these unique properties Play

Film producer to pie maker

Former television and film producer Dave Tuttle found a new career through his passion for homemade pies. Play

How high school kids became tax pros

High school students in Marietta, Ga. file taxes for low-income neighbors as part of an IRS-sponsored volunteer program. Play

The Magic Mushroom home that LSD built

The walls have no corners and the rocks have faces in the magic mushroom house, which was built under the influence of hallucinogens. Play

How e-tailers are charging you

Your location may determine how much an online retailer charges you for an item but there are ways you can get around prize zones. Play

Got miles? Here's how to spend them.

FareCompare CEO Rick Seaney offers tips on how to best use (not lose) your hard-earned airline miles. Play

Prius V: Total buzzkill

The new Prius V has all the features you'd want, like extra-cargo space and great fuel economy. But according to CNNMoney's Peter-Valdes Dapena, driving it is as fun as doing your parent's laundry. Play

$3 million to live in a Cold War relic

Jamesburg Earth Station, a decommissioned global satellite base built in the 1960s, can be yours for $3-million. Play

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