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The French investment bank, Natixis, ranks 44 countries using factors that affect financial security and material well-being, including unemployment and income inequality keeping score with its Natixis Investment Managers Global Retirement Index. This year the U.S. came in at #18, down one spot from last year and down from #16 the year before that. Canada came in at #15 this year down 5 spots from the previous year. Here are the reasons why.

If you're like most people, you probably have a credit card and, if you're like most people, you also have some amount of credit card debt. Below, debt relief experts Creditfix have shared some of their top tips on how you can tackle your credit card debt more effectively.

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Here are some ways you can reach millionaire status but... it’s going to take some patience. Few things of value happen overnight.

Some physical gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion assets, in addition to traditional paper assets, can be part of your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Roth account and they can be bought and sold with no tax consequence until you move money out of the account. [This short article reveals just which bullion assets can, and cannot, be included.] Words: 573

Frugality often gets a bad rap. Many people misunderstand frugality and assume that it's nothing more than being "cheap" when, in reality, frugality is making sure that you get the most from the money and resources you have, even if they are limited. [Here are 10 ways to do just that.] Words: 1132

When it comes to protecting your financial assets, you need to have a team of professionals in your corner. This includes accountants, investment advisors, and, of course, lawyers. Here are just a few of the ways that a lawyer can help you with your finances.

Divorce is emotionally charged and often involves many issues beyond just the financial settlement...[so] establishing boundaries for divorce may help prevent greater financial and emotional pain later...[and] a confidentiality agreement in conjunction with a premarital agreement may help prevent ongoing public arguments, accusations or bickering....Should you think about getting one?

One way to increase your chances of earning a good living is to pick a college major that prepares you to work in a field that pays well. Check out our list of the best college majors for a lucrative career and see if something on our list appeals to you.

While there are many risks that face retirees, new research suggests older Americans often underestimate the biggest and most likely problems they'll encounter. Here’s a look at the five biggest risks retirees face — as well as some advice for minimizing those risks.