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Teachers in the trenches believe that we place too high of a priority on college resume building and not enough on practical knowledge, like how to open a checking account. Here's why we need to rethink our priorities.
Rising costs, utilization and life expectancies could push your retiree health care costs to $1 million.
GM is about to go public. The company's recovery seems on track and management is inviting long suffering current and former workers to get in on the ground floor. Here are four reasons why retirees should stand clear.
An inflation-adjusted immediate annuity can provide the ultimate in retirement income security -- you're guaranteed a given amount of buying power, no matter how long you live and no matter what happens in the economy. However, this security comes at a cost. Read here to see if this type of annuity is for you.
The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently issued a report that stated that Latinos in America live, on average, 2.5 years longer than Caucasians. There are lessons here for those of us who want to live long, healthy lives.
Most Americans report that they don't want to burden their children in retirement. Here are 5 planning tips that will help you avoid this fate.
Savvy shoppers share their tips on using online coupons and promotions. Read on if you want to save money on your holiday shopping.
When teaching young kids about money stick with big concepts. Here's a four-step system that some teachers are raving about.
Pre-paid debit cards are a great tool for helping your kids learn to manage their money. But keep a close eye on fees. The Kardashian Kard costs $7.95 a month to carry, which is high. But at least it doesn't ding you at the point of purchase.
With college loans now outstripping credit card debt, momentum is building for a test to prove that a student will be able to manage a loan before getting one. Study hard.
Black Friday may as well be called "Red Friday" for shoppers. For many of us, it's the day that kicks off a big increase in retail spending. And with the struggling economy, most folks want to avoid getting into debt. For these reasons, it is even more important to be a smart and frugal shopper.
The NFL's list of greats has some real clunkers in terms of how they manage their money. You can learn a lot by looking at their mistakes as well as your own.
It can make sense to use part of your retirement savings to buy an immediate annuity, and invest the remainder of your retirement savings for managed payouts. This strategy can give you the best of both worlds. Read here to learn more.
Loaded with credit card debt and filing for personal bankruptcy protection while teaching a personal finance course in high school -- and other tales from the trenches.
The Fed has announced an ambitious plan to buy at least $600 billion of fixed income securities to help stimulate the economy. But their actions pose a risk to your retirement security.
