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What you should be getting from a financial advisorFinancial advisors are no longer strictly needed just for asset allocation and fund selection, but should play an important role in mentoring and providing someone to trust in an industry built on money.
China market panic is overblown, experts sayThe turmoil gripping China's equity market doesn't reflect the broader condition of the world's second largest economy, some experts say, even as聽Shanghai stocks resumed their downward spiral on Tuesday
Why economic trouble in China may not spread to USDespite the stock market plummet, trouble in China is not synonymous with global recession, analysts say.
Eight simple car repairs to save moneyThese eight simple car repairs are easy to put off, but if you do them now, you'll likely save money later.
The important numbers to know for 401(k) plan owners401(k) plans offer a great amount of control and administrative ease for the owner. However there is also the expectation that the owner must keep the 401(k) up to date on regulations. These are the important numbers to know.
What not to do when the stock market tanksFinancial woes in China sparked a global selloff Monday morning, with the Dow plunging over 1,000 points before rebounding in the afternoon. It can be difficult to watch thousands of portfolio dollars disappear before your eyes, but here's how you should respond to a market plunge, according to experts.聽
Eight ways a savings account might be losing you moneyFor many, a savings account was the smartest and safest place to store money, but not all savings accounts are equal. Some might even cause people to lose money by storing it.
The upsurge in uncertain workAs the economy continues to shift, reliable, full-time work will become increasingly rare. The new economy is one of independent contractors and freelancers.
How to handle a financial emergencyFinancial emergencies are never pleasant and, by definition, hard to cover. Being prepared and taking the right steps can help trim them down without giving up the house.
Dow plunges over 1000 points, but don't get 'crazy': expertsSelloffs on China and Japan's financial markets sent US stock futures reeling Monday morning, with the Dow opening down more than 1,000 points. But according to at least one analyst, this stock market swoon already may be nearing its end.聽
Norway's 'oil fund': Is it making businesses behave better?Norway's sovereign wealth fund has taken a proactive approach to encouraging businesses to improve their practices, and the scale of its holdings could give it a unique ability to influence investors and businesses.聽
Five (legal!) tax shelters anyone can useBuilding wealth for your family can be like constructing a house 鈥� the biggest challenge is setting the foundation. And it starts with keeping your taxes as low as possible.聽
Is enthusiasm for electric cars losing its charge?Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and full battery-electric cars鈥攃ombined鈥攔epresent only about three percent of the market. And that percentage hasn鈥檛 changed significantly since 2012.
Five foods that are breaking your grocery budgetGroceries are a necessity, but a few items in your cart might be accounting for the large number on your receipt.
Michael Jordan wins lawsuit: The $8.9 million steak advertisementMichael Jordan lawsuit: A Chicago grocery-store chain used Michael Jordan's name without permission. He sued and won.聽
Why families are spending less on back-to-school shopping this yearOn average, families will spend $38,92 less on school supplies than they did a year ago, according to the National Retail Federation.聽
5 reasons why investors are dumping stocks this weekAP business writers pinpoint the top reasons behind the stock market's most precipitous weekly dive since 2011.
Opinion: Corporate welfare in California hurting economy and homeownersCorporate welfare is often approved under the guise of being good for the consumer. Some laws, like California's聽Proposition 13, give large breaks to Big Business at the expense of revenue for schools and roads.
As rents rise, remember these tips to stretch your dollarData shows that rent prices are on the rise, but there are still a few tricks to help keep it as low as possible.
Finding financial momentumWhen it comes to the overwhelming world of financial planning, our default tends to be "do nothing." Use these tips to turn that default into "start acting."
