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Check out these eight key areas of financial understanding and specific actions you can take to make sure your financial life is up to speed.

You know that you need to save money. You probably wish you could save more than you do. Discover a few simple ways to maximize your savings and learn how to save money any time you can. 

A first step to making better financial choices is knowing truth from fiction. Below are five common money myths that could be costing you big and ways to avoid falling into these financial traps.

When your phone is counting down the minutes until it shuts down and you're stuck without your charger, a public charging station can be a welcome sight. But experts warn that powering up your electronic device at free USB port charging stations – such as those found in airports, hotels, malls and other high traffic locations – could have unfortunate consequences.

Interest rates on home loans are low. Rents are relatively high. You may be debating whether this is the time to go from renting someone else’s property to owning your own. Here are a few pros and cons of renting versus owning to help you make your decision.