Personal Finance Daily: American household debt continues to march higher, driven by one major factor and should you tell your coworkers your salary — or keep it a secret?

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‘Open discussion of salary is protected by law’: Should you tell your coworkers your salary — or keep it a secret?

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My family owns land that has been in our family for 100 years. I would like to leave this land to my wife, as we have no children. But what if she remarries?

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American household debt continues to march higher, driven by one major factor, New York Fed says

Total household debt increased by $266 billion in the first quarter of 2022, a 1.7% increase, the New York Federal Reserve said Tuesday Read More

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When financial advisers ask about your earliest memory of money, help them get to the truth

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12 hybrids and gas cars that get the best mileage

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Teens headed to college this year could face almost $40K in debt, and more parents are shouldering the load

Many parents who take on this debt burden harm their retirement. Here are some ways families can manage costs of student loan debt. Read More