Here's a month-by-month timeline of the best time to buy almost anything in 2017
Timing is very important for getting the most out of your money. Knowing when the deals are expected to happen can help you better map out big purchases in 2017. Follow BI Video: On Twitter Join the...
View Article8 great ways to earn passive income
If you need extra income but don't have the free time to get a second or part-time job, passive income can be a great way to earn without expending a lot of energy. Here are 8 great ways to get some...
View ArticleTop financial adviser: Just working hard will not make you wealthy
Ric Edelman is the founder and executive chairman of Edelman Financial Services, one of the nation's leading financial advising firms, and author of the new book "The Truth About Your Future: The Money...
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These airlines charge you the most in extra fees
Spirit Airlines is known for super cheap airfare: Right now, for instance, the carrier is advertising flights that cost as little as $25.That sounds pretty awesome. But if you want a realistic idea for...
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How much money you need to earn to be in the top 1% at every age
Income and wealth inequality in the US has gotten steadily worse over the past decade.As the country's richest get even richer and the share of people below the poverty line increases, America's middle...
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A $100,000 salary doesn't put you in the top 1% of income at any age
A lot of people are overjoyed to cross the $100,000 threshold in annual income. And they should be — a six-figure salary is nothing to sneeze at.But as income inequality in the US continues to worsen,...
View ArticleA financial planner reveals the 2 easiest ways to improve your finances
Certified financial planner Lauren Lyons Cole talks about the importance of tracking your finances. The following is a transcript of the video.The best way to save more money is actually pretty easy....
View ArticleThe Equifax breach may have exposed 143 million Social Security numbers — but...
Earlier this year, the personal data of 143 million Americans was compromised by a software breach of credit agency Equifax. With many scrambling to set up fraud alerts and freeze their credit, Your...
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The most and least affordable cities in the US for working class families
By 2050, the United Nations predicts there will be 6.5 billion people living in urban areas — approximately double the current population of city-dwellers.In the US, however, the move into cities isn't...
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These 7 budgeting apps are all less than $3 to download — but they'll save...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.As impressed with myself as I was...
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Why 20 million credit-card carrying Americans probably aren't happy right now
Whether you realize it or not, America runs on credit.Earlier this year, according to data from the Federal Reserve, the aggregate amount of credit card debt consumers held topped $1 trillion, joining...
View ArticleHow to get the most money and perks if you get bumped from a flight
Scott Keyes of Scott's Cheap Flights loves getting bumped on a flight because it puts him in a great spot for negotiating a deal. Here he explains how to get the most out of getting bumped. Following...
View ArticleHere's why the perfect time to buy airline tickets is on Tuesdays at 2:30 pm ET
Rick Seaney, CEO and cofounder of Farecompare, explains why Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. ET is the best time to buy flight tickets.Join the conversation about this story »
View ArticleHere's how to figure out exactly how your take-home pay could change under...
President Trump and the GOP recently unveiled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Your Money editor Lauren Lyons Cole explains what the bill could mean for your take-home pay and how to calculate how much money...
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Inside the lives of America's anxious wealthy people
It's not always easy being in the 1%. Rachel Sherman's book "Uneasy Street" highlights the lives of America's top earners and the anxieties they face, including guilt and comparing themselves to their...
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Banks aren't closed on Black Friday — and it reveals a key weakness for the...
Banks are closed on Thanksgiving, but open on Black Friday. While Thanksgiving is a national holiday, Black Friday is an unofficial celebration of deals. The unofficial nature of Black Friday has...
View ArticleShaq has a simple piece of advice for NBA players who don't want to lose...
With career earnings that totaled $292 million, Shaquille O'Neal currently ranks as the third-highest-paid player in NBA history. We asked Shaq what financial advice he gives young NBA players who want...
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How much student loan debt people owe in each state shows some graduates are...
Student loan debt continues to be a huge burden for many Americans.Graduates in the Northeast have more debt on average, while those in the Southwest had the least on average.Families in the Northeast...
View ArticleHere's what the Senate Republicans' tax plan means if you're making $25,000,...
Your Money editor Lauren Lyons Cole compares the Senate and the House's tax-reform proposals and how they may affect your take-home pay. Following is a transcript of the video.Lauren Lyons Cole: Tax...
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20 unexpected items you can spend your FSA dollars on before the end of 2017
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Most people have a Flexible Spending...
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