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This holiday season, many people regret spending too much money. Here’s how to avoid buyer’s remorse, save where you should, and skip impulse buys.

5 Tips For Throwing A Holiday Office Party You Won’t Regret

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Here’s how to avoid overspending on a holiday party — and make sure no one does anything stupid. Office parties should be fun, but safe and affordable.

Holiday ID Theft: The Gift That Keeps On Taking

By: Howard Dvorkin

The best holiday gift you can give yourself is also the cheapest: Learning to avoid holiday ID theft.

What Bosses And Employees REALLY Think

By: Howard Dvorkin

Bosses and employees have a different view when it comes to what makes a productive, happy and efficient work environment.

Who’s Smarter About Money? Men Or Women?

By: Howard Dvorkin

Women are smarter about money, because they know what they don’t know. Men and women have innate differences that affect how they handle their money.

What “Affluent” People Regret This Autumn

By: Howard Dvorkin

They may have money, but they still have stress and guilt. Here we examine what you can learn from the affluent, or those who have money to invest.

A Holiday You’ve Never Heard About

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Lawmakers have created a new holiday to promote retirement savings. Here’s why every week should be National Save for Retirement Week.

Can the country get better and worse at the same time?

By: Howard Dvorkin

Last week saw lots of good news about the economic outlook – and bad news about people. Here’s the good and bad of the current economy.

Democrats and Republicans are both wrong on student loans

By: Howard Dvorkin

Republicans and Democrats disagree on many things, including student loans. Here’s some nonpartisan perspective on the student loan crisis.

How to give your adult children money – the right way

By: Howard Dvorkin

You can teach your sons and daughters about money, even after they’re all grown up, with a family loan. Have no fear, advice is here.

Apple Pay: high tech or impending wreck?

By: Howard Dvorkin

Apple’s new digital wallet service has everyone talking, but it has me worrying. Read this article to weight the pros and con and determine if Apple pay is right for you.

China vs. America: Who teaches money better?

By: Howard Dvorkin

If you believe one study, China’s teenagers are financially smarter than our own. America should follow China and really educate the youth about finances.