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LEGO Sets Might Be a Better Investment Than Stocks, Bonds, or Gold

The pain of stepping on the bricks may be worth it: Some of the sets yield an average annual return of 11 percent.

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Determined to Save Money This Year? Try the App That Invests Your Spare Change Automatically

If you're new to investing, this is a good way to start small.

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If You Can Save $500 a Month Toward Retirement, Here's How Much You'll End Up With

It's not quite a Walter White stack of cash, but it'll do.

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Want to Buy a House? This Is How Many Hours You Need to Work to Afford One in Your State

Too many.

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Game of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke's Impressive Net Worth Revealed

Mothering dragons is a pretty sweet gig.

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Here's How Retailers Are Manipulating You on Black Friday

There's a science to making your money disappear.

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10 of the Most Expensive TV Shows Ever Made

Some of television's most beloved series have had massive budgets. (Surprisingly, so have some of the worst.)

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How Does Cryptocurrency Work?

It's been described as both the future of money and pyramid schemes. Who's right?

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The 10 States Where People Pay the Most for Utilities

On average, Americans pay more than $400 a month on utilities.

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This Is the Ideal Credit Score, According to a Financial Expert

A perfect 850 is great—but not necessary to score the best rates.

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How Expensive Is Your Drunk Shopping Habit?

Drunk Americans may be spending as much as $30 billion annually while shopping online.

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The Average Age When People Become Millionaires

Saving a million dollars isn’t as impossible as it sounds—as long as you’re willing to wait a few decades.

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How Rich the U.S. Is Compared to the Rest of the World, Visualized

See how the U.S. stacks up to other countries.

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How You Should Be Spending Your Money, According to a Financial Planner

See what you should be spending things like food and clothing based on what you make.

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7 Things You Didn't Know You Should Negotiate, and How to Get the Best Deal

Don't feel awkward asking for the best deal.

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What America's Average Take-Home Pay Looks Like Compared to Other Countries

See what you could be making after-tax if you lived in another country.

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How Investing Just $100 Per Month Can Give Your Nest Egg a Serious Boost

Save now, enjoy later.

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Love Board Games? Now You Can Invest in Them

Equity crowdfunding lets you have a little skin in the board game industry.

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Here's How Much It Costs to Have a Baby in America

The economics of baby-making might surprise you.

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10 Things You Can Do With Pennies

There's plenty you can do with that loose change in your pocket.

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10 Things You Can Do With Pennies

There's plenty you can do with that loose change in your pocket.

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Do You Make Enough to Own a Home in One of America's Largest Cities?

There's a big difference between the most expensive and cheapest cities on the list.

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9 Surprising Facts About Student Debt

Americans’ accumulated student debt has topped $1.4 trillion, an all-time high.

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What Happens to Leftover Campaign Funds When a Candidate Drops Out?

The Federal Election Commission has strict rules about what federal candidates can and can't do with leftover campaign money, and the biggest directive is that they can't pocket it for personal use.