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5 Ways to Get the Most Value From Your HSA 04/03/2017 08:00pm • Health savings accounts, also called HSAs, were created in 2003 to help consumers manage high out-of-pocket medical costs and are offered by a variety of banks and financial institutions when you're covered by a qualified high-deductible health plan. HSAs are loaded with money-saving tax benefits, Your Insurance Guide to Storms 04/03/2017 08:00pm • Storms are brewing. Spring has always been the season for severe weather, but the next few months may be worse than normal. For the first time on record, the average sea surface temperature in the Gulf of Mexico never fell below 73 degrees during the last winter, according to an article from ArsTec How to Avoid Busting Your Financial Bracket 03/30/2017 08:00pm • This year, the NCAA basketball tournament has been nothing short of exciting. With major upsets like that of Duke by unexpected sleeper team South Carolina and the prospect of an all-Carolinas final, March Madness has proven to be full of surprises. While this makes for exciting game-viewing, it ha Your Paycheck Tells the Tax Tale 03/29/2017 08:00pm • It's that time of year again. If you have not already submitted them, you will soon be up against the clock to get your taxes completed. While unraveling the mysteries of the tax code is an endeavor best saved for CPAs, there are certain aspects of taxes that are important to understand. Taking a c 5 Foolish Money Mistakes to Avoid 03/28/2017 08:00pm • April Fools' Day is fast approaching, so be careful not to fall for pranks and hoaxes across the internet or in real life. While most people can appreciate a harmless practical joke or a zany YouTube video, nobody wants to be careless when it comes to his or her finances. U.S. News talked to severa For Investors, Diversification Is Not Always Enough 03/28/2017 08:00pm • Most investors know that diversification is essential, so that when your stocks are down, your bonds may be up. The opposite of diversification is concentration, with the portfolio at risk of wild up-and-down swings. But too many investors think avoiding excessive concentration is all they need. Eve Self-driving car crash comes amid debate about regulations 03/28/2017 09:19am • PHOENIX (AP) — A crash that caused an Uber self-driving SUV to flip onto its side in a Phoenix suburb serves as a stark reminder of the challenges surrounding autonomous vehicles in Arizona, a state that has gone all-in to entice the company by promising minimal government regulation. Friday night Study: DC-area drivers turned off by lane departure alerts 03/27/2017 11:06am • WASHINGTON — Cars have lots of new high-tech features to keep you safe, but a new study finds that half of D.C.-area drivers are turning one of those systems off. A study of cars brought in for service at 14 D.C.-area car dealerships found that lane maintenance systems were turned on just 51 pe 7 Habits You Can Learn From Highly Successful Savers 03/23/2017 08:00pm • Be an effective saver.According to a 2016 study conducted by GOBankingRates, more than two-thirds of Americans have less than $1,000 saved, with 34 percent admitting to having absolutely no money in their savings account. Although today's consumers are more aware than ever about the importance of sa 5 Smart Splurges to Make With Your Tax Refund 03/23/2017 08:00pm • Paying down debt, saving for retirement and building an emergency fund top the list of smart things to do with a tax refund. Yet, could there possibly be anything more boring to do with that influx of cash? Here's how to balance out a practical use of the money with a smart splurge for the rest. "Th 7 Excellent Sales and Marketing Jobs for 2017 03/22/2017 08:00pm • Sales and marketing jobs are ideal if you enjoy interacting with people.Your house, your SUV, the car insurance policy, your groceries and even the pair of jeans you bought at the mall recently all have something in common: Someone in the sales and marketing industry sold it to you, or at the very l 5 Ways to Prepare for Early Retirement 03/21/2017 08:00pm • Retirement is a major life step that takes significant planning and prep work. This is especially true if you plan on retiring early. Retiring early requires particularly aggressive saving because you have less time to set aside money for retirement and more time you'll need to survive on those savi How Realistic Is Your Job Search? 03/20/2017 08:00pm • Reaching the end of a job interview, the recruiter asks a soon-to-be graduate with an average GPA from a B-level college, "And what starting salary are you looking for?" The student replies, "In the region of $100,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer inquires, "Well, what 11 Tips to Spring Clean Your Retirement Investments 03/20/2017 08:00pm • The arrival of spring triggers a sense of optimism, a fresh start and a time to sweep out the cobwebs. As you spring clean your house, don't forget about your finances. This is the perfect time to take stock, review and set new financial goals to keep you on the path to retirement. Too many people 3 Ways to Avoid Undercutting Your Retirement Strategy 03/16/2017 08:00pm • The formula for retirement planning seems simple enough. Choose your target number, invest wisely and save consistently. Unfortunately, many Americans find themselves missing the mark because of one critical mistake -- underestimating their retirement reality. A new survey from Fidelity emphasizes