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Most of those “work from home” opportunities that you see on TV, in the newspaper, or online are scams or pay you so little for the time you've invested that it's not worth y

There are many opportunities to make money from home and if you have been researching them, you have probably found that they all cost something to either get started, maintain or advertise (and bui

Whether you're deep in debt or just having a few financial hiccups, it's almost certainly the case that you're spending more than you're making.A lot of personal finance wri

To locate a financial planner, removing the chances of being cheated, there are several questions you should hit to the potential candidate before concluding if he or she is able to address your nee

Tyler Cowen has a big piece about income inequality in The American Interest that's well worth reading. However, it's not really about the growth of inequality. It's about Wall Street. In particu

Each year, hundreds of companies pay 28-year-old Jason Sadler to wear T-shirts with their logos -- and then promote his fashion statement through Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Consider i

The frustrating thing about money is that it is inconsiderate. Money doesn't care whether you're struggling financially, so you can be hit with surprise expenses whether you have the mon

At least once every day, I allow myself to indulge in an elaborate fantasy in which I win the lottery ($120 million, to be precise) and promptly quit my job, buy a bunch of houses and an island in t

Year after year, Black Friday is touted as a sort of shopper's Super Bowl. A sale no consumer dare miss. And sure enough, this year is no different. Every advertising channel – from newspa

Sports fans can't get enough of The League, the hit FX comedy about a friendly fantasy football league. The show just launched its second season on September 16 and figures to be a runaway succ

In today's economy, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their dollar. There are a lot of minimalism strategies out there such as giving up that morning latte, brown bagging it a couple tim

Today we are seeing more self made millionaires than ever before. Today it is easier than you might think to accomplish your goals.From my studies of successful people, my work with different indivi

Many entrepreneurs believe that the lack of capital is their primary problem. If only they had a fat bank balance, they could kick butt. As a venture capitalist, I've seen what happens when co

It's an important question to answer. Tracking your spending may seem simple, but it can make a big difference in your personal finance. The sad truth is that many people don't realize t

His name: Christian Owens. His age: 16. He made his first million dollars in two years, "inspired by Apple's CEO Steve Jobs". This is how he did it.The British teen—who lives in Corby, Northa

NEW YORK — Bradley Birkenfeld exuded the confidence that comes with privilege. He was Boston born and bred, a gregarious, well-educated brain surgeon's son. In his role as a high-flying, cros

NEW YORK -- How much money do you need to feel rich?Wealth is a subjective concept, but one thing is universal in most definitions: being able to live a comfortable life without having to work."I'd

Everyone's trying to save a buck these days. But we'd rather save a few hundred or even a couple thousand. Care to join us?Where to invest cash savings

Combing through eight spending categories,

Buffett has teamed up with Bill Gates to convince 40 billionaires (so far) to give half their fortunes away to charity. A look at the numbers behind the "Giving Pledge"Warren Buffett and Bill Gates,

Bill Gates, left, and Warren Buffett, seen in this 2007 photo during the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, are trying to persuade other American billionaires to give at least h

Do you want to become rich beyond your wildest dreams? The question may seem right out of a late-night infomercial — unless you follow one strategy that may actually help you achieve it: Act p

Grigory Perelman

What everyone has been talking about for so long and couldn't quite believe has now finally happened. The Russian mathematician Grigory Perelman has officially refused the Millenni

In a divorce, a woman's life is turned upside down — nearly everything about her existence changes, but for the man, the most he has to change is his phone number and address. Most women

FORTUNE -- In 2006, I made a commitment to gradually give all of my Berkshire Hathaway stock to philanthropic foundations. I couldn't be happier with that decision.Now, Bill and Melinda Gates and I

Smoking does more than hurt your health; it does a number on your wallet, as well. A pack of cigarettes now costs more than $5 on average—with some states tacking on additional taxes that raise

My mom has a sixth sense when it comes to bargain hunting. Where I'm thrilled to get 25 percent off and free shipping, she's finding deals of 70 percent off and gets the inside scoop fro

These past few years have been miserable for money. The stock market has tumbled, unemployment has soared, the housing market has continued to crumble, and retirement savings have shriveled away. Wh

Oh money. It makes the world go 'round. It's one of the biggest reasons for divorce. It either frees us or enslaves us. It is the commodity of all commodities. And yet, as much as