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When to Fire Your Real Estate Agent 02/19/2015 07:00pm • It's like a romantic relationship. Things haven't been going that well, but you have a lot invested. How is he or she going to react? Will there be drama? But there may come a time when you have to realize the two of you are incompatible. There may come a time when you have to break up with your rea How to Cash a Check Without a Bank Account 02/19/2015 07:00pm • For most American consumers, cashing a check is simple -- they simply deposit it at their bank's ATM or through a teller. But according to the FDIC, 20 percent of U.S. households either don't have bank accounts or rely on alternative channels for financial services, such as check-cashing.For these c 10 Best Banks and Credit Unions for the Military 02/18/2015 07:00pm • Life is anything but simple for members of the U.S. military: They frequently move, work odd hours, travel often or even live overseas, which means their financial situation can change dramatically from one moment to the next. Once deployed, simple financial transactions like ATM withdrawals, check Can Money Buy Us Happiness? 02/18/2015 07:00pm • Money can't buy you happiness, goes the generally accepted wisdom that was probably made up by someone poor, who wanted to bring his rich friends down a few notches. Some scientific studies have agreed with that sentiment, while others have concluded that, yes, being rich helps with being happy. In How to Prepare for a Storm in Your Retirement Forecast 02/18/2015 07:00pm • After a snowstorm closed most of the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., I began to think about how people could experience a significant financial storm but never consider how their retirement plan would fare. So I ask you these questions: Do you know what would happen to your retirement comfort if 5 Tools That Will Help You Simplify -- and Save 02/18/2015 07:00pm • Whether you could use some help managing your email inbox, keeping your spending under control or maybe just earning a higher interest rate on your savings, there are new tools that can make money management easier. Armed with the conviction that consumers are hungry for different types of financial 8 Hacks to Ease Your Financial Life 02/18/2015 07:00pm • Upgrade your financial planning.Like the maestros who figure out how to convert a couple of Ikea bookcases into a kitchen island, some financial advisors have secret tools and secret ways to use common tools. Here's a roundup of eight common hacks experts use for financial planning -- and that you c Sharing Is Declaring: How the Peer-to-Peer Economy Affects Your Taxes 02/18/2015 07:00pm • For the past several years, the sharing economy has gained traction as more and more individuals rent out spare rooms to travelers, use their vehicles to earn extra income or opt to rent, rather than own, ball gowns they'll only wear once. While the concept of shared consumerism can have environmen Find Financial Aid Funding for Apprenticeship Programs 02/17/2015 07:00pm • As higher education and federal financial aid policy continues to mature, discussions are starting to focus around whether the traditional, classroom-focused model is really the most effective and financially viable option for higher education. In addition to newer delivery methods such as online de Top Money Tips for the Ladies 02/17/2015 07:00pm • Women face some unique financial challenges in their lives: On average, they earn less than men, and studies also suggest they save and invest less, too. They also are more likely than their male peers to take breaks from the workforce to care for children and aging parents, and at the same time the Wall Street's Lame Excuses for Active Fund Performance 02/17/2015 07:00pm • The securities industry is working itself into a frenzy trying to explain why you should ignore historical data that indicates most actively managed funds underperform their benchmarks. Some of the reasons they provide do not withstand scrutiny. Here's a small sample of their lame excuses: 1. Last 5 Tools to Manage Your Money in Retirement 02/16/2015 07:00pm • A lot of emphasis is placed on saving and investing money for retirement. But once you retire, you'll have to spend a considerable amount of time managing your money. Saving money involves building up a large enough nest egg to live comfortably in retirement, but managing your money is about making 10 Surprising Facts About Retirement 02/16/2015 07:00pm • Most retirees are prepared for more free time and less stress, but some other aspects of retirement could be unexpected. Many retirees have significant financial worries and health concerns, and an excess of free time is only fun if you use it well. Here are 10 ways retirement might surprise you. I How Much Should You Contribute to Your 401(k)? 02/16/2015 07:00pm • Most employees with a 401(k) understand, on some level, that it would be in their best interest to salt away money for retirement. However, many workers live paycheck to paycheck, relying on every penny of take-home pay. It may seem impossible to invest for the future, but across the board, financia A Guide to Educational Tax Credits 02/16/2015 07:00pm • Going to college is expensive, but Uncle Sam is helping out. There are several types of education tax credits parents or students may qualify for to offset a portion of higher education fees. Unlike some basic tax deductions, there are a variety of education tax credits that could apply to you. The