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6 Things the Rich Get an Advantage On 12/09/2014 07:00pm • The Federal Reserve has been accused of helping the rich more than the poor with its economic stimulus policies, but the wealthy have opportunities to make more money than the average person no matter what the Fed does. Here are seven ways you can get a better deal if you have money. The rich can c 5 'Band-Aid' Fixes That Hurt Your Finances 12/08/2014 07:00pm • You're short on cash, but there is something important you need to spend money on, like your mortgage or an electric bill or groceries. So you settle on what's often called a "Band-Aid" fix. That is, you come up with a very short-term solution that solves your financial dilemma today. The trouble 5 Ways for Millennials to Lower Taxable Income in 2015 12/08/2014 07:00pm • Millennials of all ages can agree on one issue -- paying taxes for the first time is a startling wake up call. The sting of watching money disappear each paycheck rarely dissipates, and often gets worse as raises and new career moves push people into higher tax brackets. So what's a taxpaying millen What Real Estate Trends to Expect in 2015 12/08/2014 07:00pm • As housing recovers, prices in many markets across the U.S. have shot up. In fact, RealtyTrac reported that the median sale price of U.S. single-family homes and condos in October had reached its highest level since September 2008. Price appreciation and the lure of foreclosures created a feeding f 6 Investment Lessons to Remember 12/08/2014 07:00pm • This is the time of year when investors start to review their portfolios and try to figure out what's in store for next year. As you go about counting up your investment winnings, selling your losers and rebalancing your portfolio, keep in mind these six key lessons. 1. For most investors, mutual 7 Tips for Paying Off Your Credit Card Before the Holidays 12/08/2014 07:00pm • Credit card debt can be stressful any time of year, but it's particularly burdensome around the holidays, when the pressure to spend is greater than ever. A November survey of 1,000 adults from Bankrate, which aggregates financial rate information, found that for the third year in a row, Americans' Health Insurance Canceled? Why You Shouldn't Panic 12/08/2014 07:00pm • Many Americans are searching frantically for new health insurance this open enrollment period -- but not by choice. If you received notice that your insurance company is dropping your policy, you may be a little panicked. Fortunately, your fear may be unwarranted. In 2013, there was similar anxiet 8 Strategies for Investing in Real Estate 12/08/2014 07:00pm • The rules of real estate investingInvesting in real estate, either directly or through funds or real estate investment trusts -- or all of the above -- can add much-needed diversification to your investment portfolio. However, real estate is a unique investment, so you can't apply the same rules as 8 Tips for People Who Will Retire in 2015 12/07/2014 07:00pm • Retirement is a major life transition that requires changes to your income and lifestyle. Here are the final preparations you should be making if you plan to retire in 2015. Decide when to sign up for Social Security. When you sign up for Social Security drastically affects how much you will recei 4 Strategies for Repaying Federal Parent PLUS loans 12/07/2014 07:00pm • When it comes to student loan debt, 20- and 30-something college graduates aren't the only affected population. Parents are just as susceptible to over-borrowing as their children -- maybe more so. While dependent undergraduates can borrow a maximum of $31,000 in subsidized and unsubsidized student 9 Last-Minute Tax Strategies for 2014 12/07/2014 07:00pm • It's that time again, as we close out another year, to review some end-of-the-year tax tips that could still be used to save you money. As you likely already know, many of the tax strategies you can employ must be done in the same tax year as they will be claimed. That is exactly why, with some of 6 Tips to Keep Diabetics Out of the Hospital 12/07/2014 07:00pm • Diabetic complications often lead to the hospital.People with diabetes know what they'll hear whenever they see their doctor: another exhortation to eat right and exercise, because that's how to keep blood sugar levels under control. It's proven advice, but not enough to prevent a long list of diabe 5 Ways Your Home Can Help Fund Retirement 12/04/2014 07:00pm • Your home can be used to give your retirement savings a quick and significant boost. But each of these ways of tapping your home equity also comes with potential pitfalls. Here's how your home can help you to pay for retirement. Pay off your mortgage. Owing a home mortgage-free eliminates one of y 8 Tools to Organize Your Life in 2015 12/04/2014 07:00pm • With the new year approaching, we're all thinking about resolutions for 2015. While losing weight and getting your finances in order are two popular choices, one resolution many of us make year after year is to get organized, once and for all. The truth is, no one ever gets organized once and for a Portfolio Analysis: A High-Risk $1.4 Million Retirement Plan 12/03/2014 07:00pm • Barring an unexpected meltdown, it looks like the U.S. stock market will record its fifth consecutive yearly gain. Moreover, the Standard & Poor's 500 index will have gained nine out of the past 10 years. To say stocks have performed favorably would be an understatement. But why are so many inv