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Retail sales, like magic acts, are full of stunts and illusions. Learn the tricks of the trade.

How sad that marriage -- a beautiful, meaningful institution -- has been given short shrift in the American media in favor of weddings. 

Wine With Me: You can learn a lot about life from an international tax attorney who moonlights as a vintner.

Wine With Me: You can argue, the better the story, the more thoughtfulness behind the gift.

Long-term care is expensive, health-insurance Robert Quinlan gives three alternative insurance plans to help you pay for it. 

The prolonged economic slowdown is causing colleges and universities to curb financial assistance offerings and admit more students who can pay full tuition.

It’s no secret that many college students spend most of their time on campus stressed out. Having stress in your life is unavoidable, but there are steps students can take to mitigate its effects on their lives and health. 

Between marathon study sessions, close living quarters and not-so-healthy meal plans, it’s hard for students to stay healthy.

The job market is now more competitive than ever before and students are going to have to get creative and aggressive when it comes to preparing for their careers. An internship can provide students with valuable experience and a competitive edge.

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The IRS and many state tax agencies have a habit of taking tax refunds to satisfy other debts.

Tax season is finally over--whew--but don't shred your tax file just yet. 

Leaders of both political parties are working to stack the deck to remain in power. That’s now how democracy is supposed to work.

Featuring @BrianOverby  &  @MNKahnQuick Takes Pro Market Technician Michael Kahn Analyzes the S&P 500:SPX was trading at 2,009.

Attention small retailers: don’t learn this lesson the hard way.

The EITC payout ranges from $503 for a single individual with no children up to $6242 for a person with three or more qualifying children.

Looks like the $1.7 billion unicorn’s laundry detergent contains the same ‘toxic’ chemical its competitors have. Oops.