Professional recruiter advises to constantly monitor your online footprint and to actively network on LinkedIn.
Stand-up Economist Yoram Bauman compares getting credit cards to having babies.
Middle-school students become adults for a day at JA Finance Park. where they balance a budget and learn how to manage their money.
While you might be tempted to exit bonds, resist the urge and keep a diverse portfolio.
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.
Stand-up Economist Yoram Bauman compares breaking up with a bank to breaking up with a significant other.
It's common practice for 401k plan providers to charge clients a fee they use to underwrite their advertising budgets.
Learn the 3 key questions to ask before you hire a financial adviser.
As Facebook plans to go public with its stock, CNN's Ali Velshi takes a look at what's going on behind the scenes.
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.
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.
Money magazine's Pat Regnier decided to cut his 401(k) stock and bond exposure to zero in hopes of getting ahead of the market.
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.
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.
A tax expert explains when you can and can't write-off expenses associated with your pet.
College students share their anxieties about getting a job, and give advice to incoming freshmen on how to be financially smart and career-minded while in school.
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.'
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.
At a New York City school, fifth graders practice job interviews as part of a financial literacy program.
There are many ways to shave the costs of college tuition with little known things like sibling discounts and grants for non-resident students.
Former television and film producer Dave Tuttle found a new career through his passion for homemade pies.
High school students in Marietta, Ga. file taxes for low-income neighbors as part of an IRS-sponsored volunteer program.
Your location may determine how much an online retailer charges you for an item but there are ways you can get around prize zones.
If your marriage fails, you can still divide your assets equitably without nasty fights or high lawyer bills.
Soaring gas prices in D.C. are leading to a new breed of carpoolers known as "sluggers" - commuters who share rides with other willing commuters.
FareCompare CEO Rick Seaney offers tips on how to best use (not lose) your hard-earned airline miles.
Driving aggressively and letting your car idle drains fuel from your tank and money from your wallet.
The national average for gas prices jumped another 3 cents despite demand being at an 11-year low. What's going on? CNN's Christine Romans explains.
Cities like New York and Atlanta are still experiencing declines in home prices, while Baltimore and Phoenix are on the rebound.
Take advantage of energy efficiency and child tax credits to maximize your refund.
New Yorkers talk about what they plan on doing with their 2011 tax returns.
It's important to figure out who's going to pay the bills and how to save money after walking down the aisle.
Four critical factors you should look for in a diamond from the Chief Quality Officer at The Gemological Institute of America.
For the first time in decades, it's becoming more common to see three generations living under one roof seeking affordability and convenience.
Once a symbol of the housing boom, Florida now suffers from plummeting home values and rampant foreclosures.
Successful retirees give advice on how they planned for and managed their retirement to live the good life.
Presidential campaigns are extremely expensive. Here's where it all comes from.
Here's how to find and hire the best contractor you can afford.
Find out which home renovation projects, like a small kitchen remodel or installing a steel front door, can pay off.
Whether you hope to get a promotion or land a new job, learn how to set goals and achieve them
When something goes wrong, being courteous and kind can get you much further than yelling at customer service representatives.
The shopping fervor reaches a pinnacle on Black Friday but you can avoid overspending by following these simple tips.
The founder of deal-site Brad's Deals shares tips on how to navigate stores on the busiest shopping day of the year.
Eatocracy's Kat Kinsman shows where to find cheap and delicious ingredients for this year's holiday meal.
The founder of online deal-sharing site Brad's Deals explains why shopping for Black Friday deals online can mean more savings.
Get some money saving tips on how to avoid drowning in debt this holiday season.
Bucking the trend of their generation, millennials Andrew Testa and Jennifer Rivera bought a $400,000 home on their own. Here's how they did it.
Nearly all growth in government spending in the coming decades is due to federal health programs.
Raising the age of eligibility for Medicare would not save as much money as you think, but rather shift the costs to taxpayers.
Find out why it's crucial to talk to decision makers when negotiating with your credit card company.
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