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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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