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Hilton sues Caesars over pension contributions for its casino spinoff 12/29/2014 05:00pm • Hilton Worldwide Inc. is suing Caesars Entertainment Corp., alleging the gaming company owes at least $17.7 million to a pension fund for former Hilton employees. The lawsuit involves a pension deal created when Hilton spun off its gaming assets in 1998, forming Park Place Entertainment. Park Place, Take back your life: Make and keep your New Year's resolutions 12/29/2014 08:51am • WASHINGTON -- Why do most of us fail to keep our New Year resolutions? It's because we're so overbooked, overworked and overwhelmed that our resolutions just become another wish list for a new life of happiness and peace that continues to elude us. Before setting your goals for 2015, it's importa 4 Ways to Raise Your Credit Score in 2015 12/28/2014 07:00pm • When you're writing out your New Year's resolutions this year, why not add "improve my credit score" to your list? Boosting your credit score can have positive effects -- including getting you better rates on future credit, helping you buy a home or car, and even making you a more competitive job Wealth Management Tools for the Not-So-Wealthy 12/25/2014 07:00pm • "Investing is too stressful." "I don't need a budget." "What's the point of only saving a few dollars here and there?" Don't be that person. Even the not-so-wealthy person can find opportunities to harness the power of compound interest and create a healthy, substantial portfolio. But building wealt 5 money moves everyone should make in 2015 12/25/2014 07:00pm • The end of the year is finally on its way, and you know what that means: It's time to reflect on how your financial goals and dreams panned out in 2014. Did everything go as planned? If you're like most people, many of your financial aspirations simply fell to the wayside as the year progressed. 6 Ways to Get Your Financial Health in Order for 2015 12/24/2014 07:00pm • The end of the year can be hectic. Between juggling parties, last-minute holiday shopping, travel and spending time with family and friends, the last thing we want to do is think about our financial health. While it's tempting to put off reviewing your finances until the new year, you might lose the 10 Ways to Save More in the New Year 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Save more, spend lessThe new year often inspires us to aim for a fresh set of goals, including saving more money. If growing your bank account is one of your ambitions for 2015, these 10 ideas will help get you on the right path.Unload expensive debt.It's hard to direct money into savings when you'r Find Solutions for Older Americans With Student Loan Debt 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Much has been written of late about the dramatic rise in older Americans holding college debt, either for themselves or their children. What hasn't gotten nearly as much attention, however, are the practical solutions this population can use to take control of the debt. Here are some helpful tips on Have Bonds Lost Their Safety? 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Historically, bonds have provided an anchor for most investors' portfolios. We have all been told that as you get older, you should put more of your money in bonds and less in stocks. The Barclays U.S. 10+ Year Corporate Bond Index has returned an average of 7.17 percent annually over the past 10 ye Should You Use Balance Transfer Credit Cards to Pay Off Holiday Debt? 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Many people feel apprehensive in the month of January. The days are short, the gym is crowded and if you weren't cautious in December, the January credit card bill might pack a wallop.It's really best not to finance holiday giving and celebration on credit -- set a calendar alert reminding yourself Are You a Naughty Renter? 4 Ways to Get Back on the Nice List 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Landlords sometimes get a bad rap for not communicating, raising rental rates or failing to fix what's broken in an apartment. The truth is, though, renters can be just as bad -- and you don't want to make a habit out of being a terrible tenant; it could ruin your chances of securing an apartment in 6 Mistakes Consumers Make When Taking Out Loans 12/22/2014 07:00pm • Loans are inevitable for most adults. If you buy a house or car, use a credit card or go to college, you'll likely need to take out a loan. U.S. household debt currently stands at $11.7 trillion, according to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey that draws on information from 40 million 3 Financial Questions Millennials Should Ask Themselves 12/21/2014 07:00pm • As we move closer to the end of 2014, and enjoy the holiday season of decorations, gifts and much more, many people turn their attention to the new year and all of the things they want to accomplish. Some people resolve to lose weight, while others vow to get their financial houses in order. Millen Beware of These 4 Return Policies 12/21/2014 07:00pm • Now that the 12 days of Christmas are coming to a close, it's time for the 12 (or so) days of Christmas returns to begin.Just in case your gift opening on the morning of Dec. 25 doesn't go quite as you expected, you'll probably want to know what your options are for returns.Although many major retai The 5 best and worst financial New Year's resolutions 12/18/2014 07:00pm • Want to know one major reason why New Year's resolutions bomb? They're bad resolutions to begin with. Don't think there's any such thing as a bad resolution? That's simply not true. Vague goals without benchmarks or milestones built in are too easy to fudge -- or simply ignore. Instead, you need