Lifestyle and Budget

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Dave says husbands and wives should make financial decisions together so that both will be happy and the final decision a blessing in their lives.

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA hopes to sell one-way tickets to Europe for $69 as early as 2017 by flying from U.S. airports that have low fees, Chief Executive Officer Bjørn Kjos said in an interview Tuesday.

Should you get to work putting your hard-earned cash aside for the future? Or should you repay some of the money you already owe? Does one need to go before the other? How do you choose which is the priority?

Bad credit can happen for a lot of reasons, but today many people have bad credit through no fault of their own. Illness, job loss, divorce or the death of a loved one can plunge a family into unexpected hard times. In difficult circumstances like these, a drop in income or taking on more debt can badly damage a credit report—even for a person who continues to make every payment on time.

More than anything you just need some good business planning and time management.

Most of us don’t plan on managing other peoples' money, or OPM.  But whether you have a “power-of-attorney” or are called a “guardian,” a “custodian” or a “trustee,” you are considered a “fiduciary.” 

Thinking about leaving your job? The decision can be both scary and liberating, but if you are ready to follow through, it’s important to make sure the process is thought out.

Children are treasures – but they are expensive ones. Get tips on how to keep your household costs down and enjoy your family.

As Independence Day approaches, plan toward letting your financial freedom ring.

Wages are on the rise in America. Is any of that extra dough going into savings accounts?

Do you want to save $20,000, or $50,000 or even $100,000 by your 30th birthday? Here are some tips to help you do that.

Here’s a great gift idea for the college graduates in your life – invest in their future.

Full disclosure is very important — have an honest conversation with your partner to talk about your credit profile and any issues.

Here are things to consider when deciding if an ETF is right for your portfolio.

If you’ve sailed into midlife without saving a cent, it is time for decisive action.

With a steady income -- regardless of size -- you are taking your first steps into adult life.  Don’t blow it.

Long-term interest rates are still really low. If you were to buy a bunch of bonds right now, and interest rates went up even one percent, you could lose a lot!

Are you constantly running out of cash partway through the month? Consider these 5 budget busters, and the effects they have on your wallet.

Think you’ve run out of ways to save? Think again. While it might not seem possible to squeeze any more savings out of your budget, you can find new ways to save by changing some of your money habits.