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9 Essential Personal Finance Skills to Teach Your Kid Before They Move Out

Your child is ready to leave the nest. Have you armed them with the right money skills they need to flourish?

Financial security is more important in retirement than ever. Want to keep your net worth on the up and up? Here's how.

Before you get too starry-eyed, there are some major money moves you and your SO need to make before moving in together.

If you're feeling the urge to apply for a shiny new credit card, not so fast! Make sure these money moves get checked off first.

The road to financial freedom is paved with good intentions — and there are a few potholes along the way, too.

Those chasing early retirement with aggressive saving and frugal lifestyles should also prepare for unexpected costs, post retirement.

Wedding bells may be ushering in more than new nuptials. If you or your spouse has student loans, there are a few key things to consider.

A dog's wagging tail can brighten the darkest day. Just be sure to get your money ready for your new best friend.

Your first real paycheck is cause for celebration — and cause for some smart money moves.

Money management have your head in a whirl? Try the minimalist approach instead.

You really want a credit card. But are you ready for one? These signs say no.

Personal finance sounds tricky in theory. In practice, it's much easier than you might think.

You love your partner. Now you just need to get them to love their credit.

You're making decent money and not obviously wasting it. So why are you still on thin ice by bill-paying day?

Are you still trying to get ahead of the personal finance game? Well, you may be doing a whole lot better than you think.

Summer is the perfect time for backyard barbecues, soaking in the sun, and conquering your money goals.

Nice job! Be sure to follow up your promotion or raise with plenty more of what got you here.

The rain may be falling, but that doesn't mean you can't make the sun shine on your finances.

Money management doesn't have to be complicated. Master a few (or all!) of these basics and you'll be on your way.

Deciding on a goal is a critical first step in every endeavor. Here's how to set financial goals that will lead to a brighter future.