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No matter where you ultimately decide to sell your gold for cash, check here first for today's gold prices. That way, you know how much your gold pieces are REALLY worth. You will also want to have some idea of the overall weight of your gold, as well as how many pieces are 14k or 18k (which is most common in gold jewelry) and how many are 24k (the purest form of gold). The higher the karat, the more your gold is worth.

Trying to between a Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA as a means of saving money for retirement? Here's a list of the differences between Roth vs Traditional IRA, plus reasons to choose one over the other.

Just getting started in the workforce? Don't make a lot of income? Opening a MyRA is a safe & smart way to start a retirement account on your own!

Want to become a millionaire? Here's the profile of the typical millionaire. It's a great list of things to strive for, and traits that you can actually achieve yourself.

Are you all set to sell your gold jewelry and or coins as scrap? You should reconsider doing so because this is not the best way to get the best price for your gold.

In this economy, the rules about how to handle your money & funds have changed. It used to be thought that investing in stocks and other types of investments and then sitting on them was the way to go. However, investing your money & funds that way can actually lead to financial disaster.

Confused about simplifying investments? Here's how to simplify your investments if you have multiple accounts.

Wise is the person -- or couple -- who realizes this fact of life and makes some realistic plans to deal with life's changes. It's something that we all must accept as a part of getting older.

In a tough economy, more and more people are falling prey to Ponzi schemes in hopes of making easy money. Most don't understand that the "easy money" they are going after is indeed a faulty scheme and they are the innocent victim. They fail to see the warning signs of a Ponzi scheme.

Charitable contributions may be the last thing you have on your mind during tough times. But, the truth is, giving away money, time, and items is always a good idea. Here are the top 3 reasons to consider making charitable donations this year.

Bank fees are at an all-time high. Some of these bank fees can be avoided. Here are some things you can do to keep a handle on bank fees...

Wondering how to invest in the stock market for the first time? Afraid of investment frauds? If you think that playing the stock market is out of your reach because you just don't understand how to do it, then you're not alone. Trust me. Here are some tips for investing in the stock market safely and wisely.

Are there any incentives to purchase savings bonds right now? While I-Series savings bonds are less desirable today than they were just a month ago, there are still reasons you may want to purchase savings bonds at this time. Here's what you need to know about Series I bonds.

Can inflation actually pay off for us? Yep, here's how. According to financial guru Clark Howard, you should purchase savings bonds. Say what?!

If you've switched employers since you've begun working, you may need to locate an old pension plan. This is not easy, but the tips given in this article will make the processes much easier.

The Simple IRA is a retirement plan utilized by small businesses which has low annual costs and minimal reporting requirements

We examine the projected net worth of American Idol winner, Jordan Sparks, and how this can teach us a lesson in the time value of money and saving for our own retirement.

Discusses the advantages and drawbacks or Roth IRA and 401(k) plans as they pertain to investments related to your job.