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If you want to be your own money manager, then you really need to learn every detail about financial activity tracking.

This time we hear from Chad Hamilton, vice president of practice management at Denver, Colo.-based Mariner Wealth Advisors.

What do most people misunderstand about money and personal finance? originally appeared on Quora - the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world.

How great is it to pay your Netflix, gym membership, cable bill and cell phone plan without even thinking? Back in the old days you would have to write a check, buy a stamp, send it out and balance your checkbook.

You can't avoid politics on Facebook or Twitter these days, but here's some good news: While there is much discussion about how Americans’ lives will be affected by national changes ahead

Looking for ideas to improve your personal finances during 2017? It's not too late to make a New Year's resolution.

Sound money principles can serve to help grow the economy and restrain government. The political class, however, doesn’t particularly want to restrain itself. Washington,...

Another year has begun and many people will have made resolutions to make 2017 the year to get fit, stop smoking, work harder or take that overseas holiday.

Surveys are beginning to show Americans are pretty unsure how their finances will hold up for the next four years given the general anxiety and angst among many consumers with the changes in the federal government.

U.S. Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos was grilled on a plethora of educational policies and her financial background Tuesday evening during her confirmation hearing before a Senate committee.

If you're trying to get your finances straight and you're completely intimidated with the work ahead, take it one step at a time. Commit to just fifteen minutes of financial literacy a day.

If saving were easy, we would all be millionaires. But the reality is that for many households, the monthly paycheck is barely enough to cover the bills.

More than half of U.S. adults give themselves a grade of A or B when it comes to their financial knowledge, according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling's 2016 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey.

It's inevitable. As we age, our bodies and our brains change, and not always like fine wine.

After spending much of last year worrying about the outcome of the presidential race, a recent survey by one of the nation’s largest life insurance companies found Americans are now making New Year’s resolutions that reflect a hope that a brighter financial future is on the horizon.

Jan. 1 is as good a day as any to confront your financial New Year’s resolutions. Yes, you’d probably like to put it off until the 2nd, but that’s what you did last year.

Moneycontrol Bureau: If 2016 would have made one big change in money management habits then it would be to push even the most tech-averse towards digital payments.

With the turn of the calendar, it’s the perfect occasion for many Americans to think about doing things differently starting on Jan. 1.

It's been a tumultuous 2016 — both financially and politically. The year may have left some people wondering, what's next? And, how will it affect me?

Did you know that financial literacy directly correlates to your personal and professional success?

Maybe the meal delivery kits are piling up uneaten at $60 a week, or maybe you never listened to Apple Music after the try-it-free offer converted to $10 a month.

Maybe this time higher interest rates actually mean higher interest rates.

Federal Chairperson Janet Yellen raised interest rates on December 14, from the previous 0.5 percent to the present 0.75 percent- a rise of a quarter percentage point. People who save money will be rewarded. Individuals oppressed by adjustable mortages and credit card debt could be hurt.

No matter if you’re starting to manage money for the first time or you have decades of experience, improving your personal finances is an ongoing process.

If you’re looking to grow your personal finances and put money aside for the future, it’s crucial to not only work hard but to think carefully about how you spend your wages.

If you’re in the midst of starting up a new business, congratulations. While incredibly challenging, this adventure into the startup world is an amazingly rewarding experience.

Personal Capital, the leading online financial advisory firm, today released its 2016 election report, a guide that investors can use to evaluate the short-term and long-term market and personal finance implications of a Trump presidency.

From student loan debt to the soaring cost of housing, students got a glimpse of what their financial futures might hold during an event Friday at Keefe Regional Technical School.

In this economy, Americans are serious about their money and financial goals.

People looking to manage their finances can take a note from the weight-loss pros.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren't the only people getting a divorce. Plenty of Americans go through the process each year of dissolving their marriages, splitting their assets and making custodial arrangements for their children.

In the continuous crusade to achieve budgetary balance, some, who are fortunate enough to have a steady-enough stream of extra income, may find themselves in a bit a stalemate.

Obtaining a home equity loan online is one of the wisest choices you can make if you are looking to get a better manage on your finances.

Spring is the perfect time to get your personal financial house back into order. The holidays are behind you, your taxes are filed and it's the time of year when you're going to be cleaning out the garage and the attic anyway.

Donald Trump became the presumptive Republican presidential nominee this week, casting a more serious light on the policy proposals he has put forth during the GOP contest.

Spring isn't just for house cleaning - it's also an ideal time to take a look at your money management. We interviewed some of the most trusted names in the personal finance industry and compiled their best tips for getting your finances in shape before summer.

Tim Maurer, a Charleston, S.C.-based Certified Financial Planner who just wrote the book Simple Money: A No-Nonsense Guide to Personal Finance has an enlightening, if unconventional notion. To Maurer, personal finance is more personal than finance.

There’s a school of thought that says that if you need to re-organize part of your life – your diet, your house, even your email inbox – you should start from scratch.

Hey, look at the calendar. There’s only three more days left in 2015 – so get your New Year’s resolutions warmed up. What are you going to do about that flabby portfolio, that out-of-shape 401(k) plan and that uninspired estate plan? Well, today is tomorrow’s yesterday, so get to marching.

These three financial tenets are the most important things to think about when you have to manage your own finances.

However, if you have had your checking account closed or been denied the ability to open a new checking account, then you know all too well who these companies are and the tremendous impact they can have on your life

When you find yourself in a financial bind and need access to quick cash, you may be inclined to take desperate measures to get the money you need. While you may need quick cash, you should carefully consider where you get the money from.