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8 Tax Terms You Need to Know

Because being able to talk the tax talk could save you money.

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Norwegian Man Finds Nearly $40,000 in a Fireplace, Gives It All to Charity

Instead of keeping the cash for himself, Vemund Thorkildsen donated it to a cancer foundation.

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7 Facts About Counterfeit Money

Counterfeit money has been around for nearly as long as the real deal.

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11 Tricks for Saving Money While Shopping Online

Here are a few tips to make sure you’re not leaving money on the table.

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How (and When) to Talk About Money in a New Relationship

If you don't have "the talk" with the person you're dating, it has a sneaky way of coming back to bite you.

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5 Burning Questions You Have About Going Freelance But Were Afraid to Ask

Looking to quit your day job and strike out on your own? You’re hardly alone.

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5 Money-Tracking Apps to Help You Stick to a Budget

We use our smartphones to hail a car service, order groceries, navigate a new route, and stay in touch with friends. But budgeting? Not so much.

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What's the Difference Between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?

It all comes down to taxes, and when you pay them.

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5 Sneaky Tricks Grocery Stores Use to Make You Spend More Money

It’s psychological warfare and your money is at risk.

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Google Is Testing a Completely Hands-Free Payment Method

Pay with Google without taking your wallet or phone out of your pocket.

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7 Finance Tips for Young People From a Financial Advisor

When it comes to money matters, start planning early.

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8 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Food Waste (and Save on Groceries)

The average American wastes over 200 pounds of food a year.

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Rare Harry Potter Books Are Worth More Than $50,000

Read this before donating your old 'Harry Potter' collection.

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Data Shows American Weddings Are Really, Really Expensive

Thinking of getting hitched? The numbers are scary—but don’t panic just yet.

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England Introduces New Peter Rabbit-Inspired Coins

The whimsical currency honors the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth in 1866.

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These Are the Best Cities for Women in the Tech Industry

In some places, women are making just as much or more than men—imagine that!

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A Non-Royal Woman Will Appear on Scottish Currency for the First Time

Astronomer Mary Somerville beat out James Clerk Maxwell and Thomas Telford for the spot.

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Got 15 Minutes? How You Can Start Investing Today

Money Under 30 founder David Weliver shares his tips for getting started with investing—right now.

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What’s the Difference Between Stocks and Bonds?

Consider this your cheat sheet.

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24 Things You Should Know About Las Vegas (and the Nearby Strip)

1. Most of what you think of when you hear the term "Las Vegas" isn't in Vegas at all.

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10 Tips for Lending (or Borrowing) Money

Get everything in writing.

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The Truth About 4 Money Lies We All Tell Ourselves

When it comes to finances, even the most honest among us can turn into a bit of a Pinocchio.

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6 Tax Deductions You Might Be Missing

People in their 20s and 30s face a lot of life changes, and life changes can lead to big deductions.

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Here’s the Fastest Way to Increase Your Salary

You may be looking for a raise in the wrong place.