Analysis and advice of personal finance as it relates to various life stages.

Life & Money
Tip 1
From rebalancing to retiring, spending to saving, IRAs to CDs, Dr. Don offers these great money tips.
fame and fortune
The first lady of hip-hop, Queen Latifah has become an even more familiar face in the movies.
Starting out
The younger you are when you start, the less you have to contribute to reach your long-term goals.
Career
Shorten Uncle Sam's global tax reach by claiming the foreign income exclusion. Here are some rules.
Couples & Marriage
Nonmatching name and Social Security number on a tax return could mean costly problems.
Parenthood
The new credit card law aims to protect those under 21. Here are options for getting cards.
Homeownership
If you're wondering if you would benefit from this coverage, the answer is: It depends.
Baby Boomer
Here's a step-by-step guide to determine how much life insurance you should have.
Retired
A millionaire bubble? The latest research shows the percentage of the rich increased in 2009.
New products and policies will give workers more tools and opportunities to feather their nest eggs.
Six out of 10 Americans say it's not likely they'll get rich, but one-third expect to be affluent.
savings
Six out of 10 Americans say it's not likely they'll get rich, but one-third expect to be affluent.
credit cards
If you're a victim of ID theft, follow this program to reclaim your identity and restore your good name.
career
Pursuing your passion and taking risks are prerequisites if you're seeking an offbeat career.
Is your money safe?
or ? See your bank, thrift or credit union's star rating. Find one that's safe enough for you.
Find a Mortgage rate
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Find a Certificate of Deposit rate
1. National Local
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Overnight Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
30 yr fixed
5.07%
5.01%
15 yr fixed
4.36%
4.36%
5/1 ARM
3.94%
3.90%
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Product Rate +/- Last week
30K Home Equity Loan
8.07%
8.13%
30K HELOC
5.19%
5.21%
50K HELOC
4.89%
4.90%
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Product Rate +/- Last week
36 Mo Used Car
6.85%
7.06%
48 Mo Used Car
6.71%
6.92%
48 Mo New Car
6.57%
6.83%
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Product Yield +/- Last week
1 Yr CD
1.44%
1.43%
5 Yr CD
2.88%
2.89%
6 Mo CD
0.99%
0.98%
Compare rates:
Product Rate
Low Interest Cards 9.93%
Balance Transfer Cards 15.71%
All Variable 13.75%
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credit cards
The new Gold Bullion Credit Card works like any other card, except a deposit of gold bullion coins secures the credit line.
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Smart Spending
Are you a champ at cutting costs? Enter your tip in our Frugal $ense contest to be eligible to win $100. There’s a new winner every month.
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retirement
Follow those tips to kick-start your retirement savings.