5 Ways to Survive the Dollar's Dive

As the dollar plummets in value vs. a myriad of foreign currencies, don't be caught by surprise at the ways it could affect your everyday life.

The dollar on Wednesday hit an all-time low against the euro, and has also been sinking against the Canadian dollar and Chinese yuan. It has even reached the point that top Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen no longer wants to be paid in dollars.

If you may think that this has little effect on you, you might be surprised. The world is a lot smaller when it comes to commerce these days, and the weak dollar will likely affect your finances in more ways than you imagine. ...