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For Middlesex mom, selling home best way to get free of big debt

The real estate market hasnt been kind to Sunshine, 50, a divorced mom of two college students. Not only has her homes value suffered, but her construction business went bust. "I took out a HELOC to fund a business I...

Diary of a Recession Baby: Five money tips for couples in tough times

And you thought the in-laws were stressful. Almost one in three couples say finances cause the most stress in their relationship, and 91% of Americans surveyed find reasons to avoid talking about money with their partner, according to a recent American Express Spending & Saving Tracker.

Can't get a raise? Negotiate your benefits

There are many ways your employer can make your job more pleasant, even when money is tight.

Couple must take steps to recover from job loss

This is a forbidding time for Jill and Norm, both in their early 50s. Theyve always been diligent savers and careful with money, but Norm was laid off from his $80,000-a-year job in January 2009. Now their outlook is one...

When Times Get Tough, Talk It Out

Many Americans find reasons to avoid talking about money with their partner, but communication is important for couples to overcome sudden financial strife.