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Dave Says: It's never too late to start saving for retirement, you just need to know where to start. 

Dave Says: It's never too late to start saving for retirement, you just need to know where to start. 

Reduced real estate values and historically-low interest rates make this an ideal time to take advantage of several different--and perfectly legal--strategies to pass assets to loved ones with little or no tax consequences. 

Who better to give seasonal financial advice than Santa, Scrooge or even Elvis?

Here's how to transition from a holiday where everyone tries to one-up each other with extravagant presents, to something more meaningful and less financially punishing.

Wind energy will get a  big boost thanks to the new tax deal, but it will cost taxpayers $3 billion.

A new poll shows taxpayers’ approval rating of Congress has fallen to historic lows, but will it pick up in January?

In each of the last two years, spending has totaled more than $3.5 trillion on Capitol Hill.How can that be when in 2008 spending was under $3 trillion?

With every piece of legislation,  there are winners and there are losers, and the tax cut extension is no exception.

A recent report from the Federal Reserve shows consumers are choosing debit cards over credit cards more frequently, which is good news, but doesn't eliminate the need to set and stick to a budget. 

Here are the 12 most popular office mishaps that happen during the holiday season, and how to avoid them. 

With unemployment sitting at 9.8% job seekers are seeking out alternatives to mundane job search methods. Here are three tips to use when trying to get on the radar screen of an executive search firm.

A holiday party is a great opportunity to connect with those whom you don’t often get to spend much time with. But it could spell disaster if you fall into one of these common traps. 

Not sure what to get the boomer in your life? Well, turns out they aren't looking for more stuff, they want experiences. 

According to government figures, at least 70% of people over age 65 will eventually require some form of help with personal care, here's what baby boomers need to know about choosing long-term care insurance. 

Eligible individuals have until the end of the year to weigh their options for the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Here's a quick guide on what you need to know. 

It’s the holiday season and the time for giving. Here's how to give generously without being subject to the gift tax. 

Each year, the holiday shopping season is a gold rush for online scammers and identity thieves as more people hop online to complete their shopping lists.

When I first started researching my book Global Warming is Good for Business in 2007, terms such as "triple bottom line," "green technology" and "social entrepreneurship" were not commonly used or even understood. For most businesspeople, a sustainable business was one that continued to generate economic profits over time and had nothing to do with environmental impact, employee relations or community involvement.

Economists have proclaimed the recession over, but tell that to the millions of people unemployed.