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How to Negotiate Like a Pro Jun 09, 2015

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Slash your cable bill and other service costs with tips from Motley Fool CFO and master negotiator Ollen Douglass. Plus, answers to your money etiquette question about splitting the restaurant tab, and which company has the worst customer service in America.

Raid Your Retirement Account! Jun 02, 2015

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In most cases, it's not a good idea. But there are some situations when it's okay to dip into your retirement savings before it's time. Plus, how to vet a charity and the correct spelling of "promissory."

Divorce-Proof Your Finances May 26, 2015

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We discuss "wife bonuses" (yeah, it's a thing), how to get your credit score for free, and three steps to help divorce-proof your finances.

Talking to Your Parents About Money May 19, 2015

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Tips on how to bring up this sensitive topic, a checklist of things to cover, and a rundown of red flags that may indicate your parent or elderly relative is being scammed.

Advice for College Grads May 12, 2015

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Money tips, job hunting advice, life lessons, and why ages 26 and 32 are markers of true adulthood. Plus we share the major regrets from our youths so that you don’t end up like us.

Social Security Myths & Misconceptions May 05, 2015

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Is the system going to run out of money? Should people apply for benefits as soon as they can? We tackle some of the biggest myths and give tips on how to get the most out of what you put into it.

Playing Catch-Up: 6 Tips for Late-Starters Apr 28, 2015

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We’ll help you figure out if you’re behind on retirement savings and give you six steps to get yourself back on track. Plus we get Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg to dish about will power, forming good habits, and his book, The Power of Habit: Why We What We Do In Life and Business.

Spoiled Rotten: Raising Kids That Aren't Apr 21, 2015

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Advice on allowance, dealing with the "I wants," tools to help instill values, and how to answer uncomfortable questions like, "Why don't we have [showy item the neighbors own]?" from New York Times columnist Ron Lieber, author of "The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money."

Buy Your First Stock! Here's How Apr 14, 2015

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Are you ready? (We have a checklist.) Which broker should you use? What companies should you buy? When should you pull the trigger? How many shares? What about selling? Listen up and check out our new Guide to Investing for Beginners.

Money Lies We All Believe Apr 07, 2015

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We drop some truth bombs on the most oft-repeated lies about money. Plus Carl Richards, the New York Times "sketch guy" columnist, reveals the juiciest parts of his brand new book, The One-Page Financial Plan (actual size: 211 pages).

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