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Money is cited as the number two reason that couples divorce. Ironically, it can become an even bigger issue once the marriage ends, and divorce proceedings begin. Larry Rich, Divorce Magazine contributor and senior partner at Rich Rotstein estimates average...

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Several years ago, your friends and family may have questioned your decision to dive into the world of online dating. These days, dating online is one of the most popular ways people meet. But when it comes to finding love,...

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When it comes to your career, money doesn’t necessarily mean more satisfaction or happiness. I’ve had clients who’ve come into my office asking what the highest paying careers for women are, saying “if only I made more money,” or countless...

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Back in 2005, China’s state-owned oil company, CNOOC, made a very attractive and high-profile $18.5 billion bid for American oil company Unocal. Its attempt was blocked by the US Congress due to political concerns and Chevron acquired Unocal instead. Chinese companies have...

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While it never hurts to cut back on expenses, the best way to save money for your dream trip or pay off student loans is by bringing in more cash. And if you’re social-savvy, you’ve got skills that can help...

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Over the past weekend, my husband and I got to enjoy a date night. As those of you with young children probably know, date nights become few and far between once the kids come along, so we were pretty excited...

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Pursuing a higher education costs money, but how well does it pay off? Using the latest census data, the following infographic explores the value of a higher education and the protection it provides against unemployment. Click on “Launch Infographic” for...

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The most popular single use for the cash taxpayers get in refunds from Uncle Sam is savings, according to annual surveys conducted by the National Retail Federation. Last year’s survey found that nearly 44 percent of the people who anticipated...

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The good thing about New Year’s resolutions is that by February you can forgive yourself if you’ve dropped most of them. Financial resolutions — just like ones to lose weight or get more organized — can be hard to follow....

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Every year, two big days fall near each other on the calendar — the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day. So, the question remains: On which day do men spend more money? Using information from the National Retail Federation, the following...

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