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#500 How Women Investors Make Money

Would the 2008 financial crisis have happened if Lehman Brothers had been Lehman Sisters? Surveys and scientific studies show that women invest distinctly differently from men – and post markedly different returns. Paradoxically, the reasons may be rooted in what have often been considered inv... see more

#302 What Is a Good 401(k) Match?

If you work for a company that has a 401(k) plan, congratulations. Retirement plans certainly aren't getting better with each passing year. You've probably wondered how your 401(k) compares with other company plans. Are you missing out on free retirement money because you're not working for the c... see more

#298 How to Hire a Bankruptcy Lawyer

It's not a scenario anyone wants to face – drowning in an ocean of debt. If your financial situation has taken a turn for the worse, and the bills are starting to pile up, you've probably considered filing for bankruptcy.It's an extreme measure, and despite the negative impact of bankrup... see more

#276 Decoding The Real Cost Of College

In my last entry on The Blog, Getting Schooled: 6 Steps to Better College Prep, I talked about helping your child maximize his or her chances of gaining college acceptance. Today, I'll discuss how you can help yourself (and your child) prepare for and manage the cost of college.As I contem... see more

#246 Top Pension Systems in the World

A pension is a type of employer-sponsored retirement plan that provides monthly income to retired employees. Two primary types of pension plans include defined-benefit plans and defined-contribution plans.With defined-benefit plans, the employer guarantees that the employee will receive a ... see more

#203 Travelers' Tips to Avoid Exchange Rate Headaches

Why can't everybody just use dollars? you ask. A single world currency won't happen any time soon – or maybe never – so you're stuck navigating the confusing waters of currency exchange if you're traveling abroad.But don't let it get you down. There are simple ways to avoid the headach... see more

#56 How to Shop for Travel Insurance

Vacations can cost thousands of dollars (or more), and the last thing you want to do is make a trip even more expensive. But just the way you insure your house and car, you might want to consider insuring your trip. Travel insurance helps protect you from financial losses if you're forced to canc... see more