» 5 tips to avoid money squabbles with your partner

Figure out what's important. Communicate openly and honestly. Join and separate. Pay expenses proportionately. Create a cash cushion.

» 6 tips for paying off holiday bills

"Here are six tips to get holiday debt paid off: Beat the minimum. Save $1 a day plus loose change. After a month, you'll have about $40 more to add to your monthly payment. "

» 9 steps to downsize your debt

"Would you like to be setting money aside for your future but instead find yourself juggling debt and trying to make your dollars stretch from month to month? It happens, and to a lot of us. "

» A plan for getting out of debt

"Not all debt is equal. Mortgages and student loans are favorable types of debt because they have potentially long-term benefits, such as owning a home or working in a profession. "

» Balancing act: Managing credit card balance transfers

Transferring a balance from one credit card to another? Here's what you need to know:

» Banishing bad debt

"Bad debt: Debt for things that don't build wealth (such as restaurant meals, toys, etc.) and take a long time to repay (such as vacations). Bad debt can take years, even decades, to pay off. "

» Debt danger zone

10 signs you could be in for financial trouble.

» Don't get sick on medical debt

"As health-care costs continue to rise, more people may find themselves facing financial headaches from medical debt. "

» Getting back on track

"If you're digging out of a difficult situation that left you with sizable debt, emptied your emergency fund, or shrank your savings account, you need to pay off the debt or replenish your rainy-day fund. But how? "

» Live debt-free -- for real NEW!

"Most people dream of not having any debt. And contrary to what many people may think, it is possible to turn that wish into reality without winning the lottery or waiting for an inheritance. "

» Paid off debt? Now what?

"If you've successfully eliminated a debt, you may be wondering what you should do next. Here are a few financially smart ideas on how to use the extra money. "

» Refinance or wait it out? NEW!

"For most people, owning a house means having a mortgage. Sometimes, it makes sense to refinance your home loan; other times, you're better off sticking to the one you have. "

» Simplify your financial life

Here are a few low - maintenance ideas to keep your finances in order without causing you headaches. Automate: Direct deposit your paycheck into your banking account(s).

» Turn $100 into $1000s

"Try plunking down extra toward your mortgage each month. If you ever needed a reason to send in a little extra with the house payment, take a look at what $100 can do. "

» When mom and dad just do not have the money

"If money is tight, it can be tough to explain to your children why you can't afford to buy them the latest toy or go out to eat as often. "