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Marriage confers the benefits of division of labor and economies of scale on everything from washing machines to health insurance. But it's not just about living under the same roof.
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Marriage confers the benefits of division of labor and economies of scale on everything from washing machines to health insurance. But it's not just about living under the same roof.
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As traditional pensions disappear, some retirement experts say it's time to reform the 401(k) so it can take over as our primary retirement vehicle.
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Families can be torn apart or money forfeited by refusing to take death into account financially or attempting to glide over it legally. Here's how to avoid such a dismal scenario.
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What would it cost for you to feel comfortable walking away from a steady income to live off your bank account and investments? The answer begins with what you spend each year.
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The Year of the Snake, which starts on February 10, may prove more successful for those born in the Year of the Rabbit, according to research firm Wealth-X, which says rabbits dominate the ranks of those globally with wealth of $30 million or more.
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Consumer Reports has found about $1 billion in life insurance benefits is waiting to be claimed by beneficiaries.
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Taxpayers in the "sandwich generation" may be able to claim both aging parents and school-aged children as dependents.
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Disinheriting someone can be harsh, and may haunt a family member from beyond the grave, but there may be pragmatic reasons for doing so.
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More than a quarter of Americans spent less than they had expected during December's holiday rush, according to a Bankrate study.
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Americans working into their late 60s is part of a long-term trend that is expected to continue, despite the tight job market.
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It is possible to write a will yourself, but if you're planning anything complicated, it might have all the authority of a notarized grocery list.
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The '60s generation is discovering that college towns offer stimulating — and low-cost — places to retire.
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Almost half of married adults admit to keeping money secrets from their spouses, with women spending more on the sly than men. Yet financial infidelity can be as destructive as the other kind.
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The Affordable Care Act will go far to rescue the generation hardest hit by rising health-care costs, including 8.6 million Boomers without health insurance.
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Allianz Life Insurance asked people 55 and older to identify their chronic money management lapses. Is yours on the list?
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The cost of raising a child born in 2011 climbed to $235,000, one survey found. For upper-income families, the bill nears $500,000.
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Veterans returning from combat are cautious when it comes to taking ordinary risks with their money.
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As insurance red tape becomes more onerous, more primary care physicians are opting to charge patients a yearly fee for service.
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Local banks are more comfortable making home construction loans. But qualifying is more complicated than for a conventional mortgage.
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Behind the estate tax rate, IRS tax rules seem to bend to accommodate successful investors who want to preserve their wealth for another generation.
The Suze Orman Show
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A warning on cosigning private student loans for your children. A 31-year-old woman in big debt wants to break free of her parents' support but doesn't know how. Viewers ask if they can afford a Chanel clutch, Green Bay Packers season ticket upgrade.
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The new way you need to think about taking retirement & Social Security. A father of 4 faces tough cuts after maxing out the credit cards. Viewers ask if they can afford 2 ct. diamond earrings, a Maltese puppy
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Crystal asks Suze if she can afford to spend $7,000 on 2-carat diamond stud earrings.