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The Motley Fool

Saving, spending, planning — you've got money questions and we've got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves. Send your questions to answers@fool.com.

Motley Fool Answers

We've picked out our favorite year-end financial "to dos" so you can make the dwindling days of 2014 pay off handsomely for years to come.

End the Year Strong

Sometimes "good debt" turns out to be not-so-good after all. When it comes to mortgages and student loans, don't blindly follow the old financing rules-of-thumb.

When Good Debt Goes Bad

What they are, why you should care, mistakes people make (full disclosure: including our own boneheaded blunders) and two things to do right this very moment to improve your returns.

The 411 on your 401k

Forget New Year's resolutions (too much pressure!). Instead follow our five-point checklist (easy!) to set yourself up for a financially fit 2015.

Checklist for a Financially Fit 2015

Credit Score Facts and Fallacies: Your parents might not buy you ice cream for bringing home a good credit score. But a top-notch money GPA will get you favorable financial treatment (and pay off handsomely, to boot). We set the score straight on the mysteries, misconceptions and must-follow rules for stellar credit.

Credit Score Facts and Fallacies

Matt C. has a confession: "When my friends start talking about investing I just nod my head and pretend to know what they're talking about... I'm too embarrassed to admit that I don't know the difference between a stock, a bond and a mutual fund." You're in a safe place with us, Matt. We'll help you - and others - hold your own the next time the topic arises.

Impress People at Parties With Your Investing Knowledge

Make it easy. Make it automatic. Here are our best ideas for keeping your budget on track. Plus, everyday budgeting heroes at The Motley Fool share their No. 1 piece of advice.

Easy Tricks for Sticking to a Budget

How much money do I need to start investing? What's the best way to invest for kids? Is this going to hurt my credit score? Answers to these and other listener questions, plus our inaugural inductee into the Money Hall of Shame.

Mailbag! First Investments, IRA Limits, Financing a New Business, Credit Score Dings and More

Don't let money issues become a sore spot in your relationship. We share our top tips to make managing money with your Shmoopy painless, productive -- and even fun!

Couples & Cash: How to Have "The Talk"

Warning signs that you're getting bad financial advice from your money pro. Plus, breakup lines to help you get out of a bad relationship.

Bad Financial Advice: Red Flags, Must-Ask Questions

Have you ever received a "clarification letter" from the IRS? Uh oh. Our on-call CPA Megan Brinsfield shows us how to steer clear of the IRS's scrutiny while we fess up to our own audit near-misses. Plus, a review of wacky excuses people use to get out of paying taxes.

IRS Audit: Are You In Danger?

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