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5 Financial Lessons From Movies on Netflix 03/16/2017 08:00pm • Ready to curl up with a good film this weekend? How about one where money isn't necessarily the main character, but still plays a surprising supporting role? Here are some films in which money plays an important role. 1. "How to Steal a Million." With the words "a million" as part of the title, you How Exercise Literally Makes You Richer 03/14/2017 08:00pm • You may think getting healthier and fitter means shelling out big bucks for leaner cuts of meat, organic produce and a gym membership that tacks on all sorts of hidden fees. But being active can yield financial benefits in addition to the expected health and performance gains. First, consider that l 4 Reasons Why Senior Citizens Still Need Good Credit 03/14/2017 08:00pm • By the time you retire, you have probably been building your credit score for decades. In fact, senior citizens tend to have the best credit scores of any generation, according to the credit reporting bureau Experian. But while this time in your life is meant for relaxation, that doesn't mean that y Are you overlooking tax deductions? 03/11/2017 06:23am • Uncle Sam provides numerous tax credits and deductions, and while some are well-known, such as deductions for mortgage interest, there are a host of other commonly overlooked tax credits and deductions. The tax laws change annually, too, so some tax deductions and credits are being phased out, ma 7 Tips for Retiring to Canada 03/09/2017 07:00pm • The stormy political climate in the U.S. has some people dreaming of life in a country where calm and civility reign supreme. For many, Canada is that country. "It's the kinder, gentler neighbor up north," says Nuri Katz, president of Apex Capital Partners and an immigration and residency planning e 6 Steps for Going From 2 Incomes to 1 03/08/2017 07:00pm • Jamie Dorsey, 34, had long planned to home-school her two young kids. However, as they neared school age, she knew it was a dream that wouldn't happen without a major change in their family. The Charleston, South Carolina, resident was a high school teacher in Michigan three years ago. Her husband w Financial Exploitation: When Taking Money Amounts to Elder Abuse 03/06/2017 07:00pm • When her husband died suddenly and unexpectedly from a massive heart attack, "Mary" -- who asked that her real name not be used due to the sensitive nature of her story -- was devastated and began spiraling downward. He was only in his late 60s and in relatively good health, she recalls. Mary fell From Zika to Terrorism, How to Protect Yourself While Traveling Abroad 03/05/2017 07:00pm • Take these precautions to maximize safety and eliminate stress during your trip.When you're preoccupied with packing, navigating airport security and collecting local currency for an upcoming trip to a far-flung locale, it's easy to overlook standard health and safety measures. But with a variety of The Surprising Relationship Between Your Credit and Insurance Rates 03/05/2017 07:00pm • You probably know that your credit plays a big role in your financial life. It affects whether you get approved for credit accounts -- like car loans, credit cards and mortgages -- and the interest rate you pay. However, even if you don't want a new credit card or need to finance a big purchase, you The Procrastinator's Guide to Travel Bargains 03/02/2017 07:00pm • Quick: What are your big plans next weekend? If you answered: 1. Clean the house 2. Call my mother 3. Wash my car 4. See a movie or 5. I don't have any, then keep reading. This story is for you. Go away. Far away. On a last-minute mini-vacation. You don't have to go for 10 days. Just do a night or When Is it OK to Draw Cash From a Life Insurance Policy? 02/21/2017 07:00pm • Anyone with dependents is wise to get life insurance, and millions of people do -- everything from plain vanilla term policies that simply pay a death benefit, to fancier products such as whole life or universal life policies that build up a "cash value" that can be withdrawn or borrowed. What's th 11 Ways Rural Life Is Hazardous to Your Health 02/21/2017 07:00pm • Wholesome environment?You'd think country living, with fresh air and open spaces, would be healthier than city dwelling. But key health measures show just the opposite. One reason: More public health attention goes to metropolitan populations. "We've made a lot of efforts to improve care in urban ar 7 Smart Ways to Spend a $1,000 Tax Refund 02/20/2017 07:00pm • You could be coming into some money soon. According to the Internal Revenue Service, in 2016, 111 million Americans received tax refunds, with the average amount being $2,860. Of course, you may not be due anything. The IRS expects 30 percent of taxpayers to not receive refunds this year. But let's 7 Habits of Highly Successful Savers 02/14/2017 07:00pm • 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. Though today's consumers are more aware than ever about the importance of savvy spending, these sta How to save money by ditching your car 02/14/2017 11:00am • Chris Balish hasn't owned a car since 2005. After discovering that his massive SUV wouldn't fit in his cramped apartment parking garage, he quickly sold the vehicle. Balish, who was living in St. Louis at the time, figured out how to get to work on public transit and bicycle. "By the end of the m