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Here's an easy way to make 5% on your bond money. It just requires you to think differently about how you're allocating your savings.
An article in the New York Times discusses recent research that suggests that the earlier people retire, the more quickly their memories decline.
The program is all over but the election-year spinning has just begun. Supporters claim that the program staved off disaster and actually made taxpayers money. They're half right.
Banks are loosening up again, blanketing households with credit card offers. Many of these are going to college students who will need a good credit score to get their first job.
If the dwelling coverage limit in your policy is too low, you could be coming up short on cash if you file a claim.
If you're overwhelmed with information about retirement and are feeling stressed about making accurate decisions, it helps to have a step-by-step plan to follow. Here's one that I really like.
With no visible progress in teaching kids to be smart about money we're rethinking everything, including the leading financial literacy test itself.
An immediate fixed annuity pays you a lifetime retirement income for the rest of your life, no matter how long you live and no matter what happens in the economy. Read here for five shopping tips on getting the best deal.
If you've been paying your mortgage and your house is for sale, the foreclosure freeze just made your house a lot more attractive to potential buyers.
Now it's official. The Social Security Administration announced on Friday that there will be no cost of living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries in 2011. Anticipation of the news inspired a blast of outrage about the unfairness of it all from organizations like AARP and the National Commi...
More states are stepping up with personal finance requirements. That would be great news if only our schools had more teachers qualified to lead the classes. Here's the top reason that students continue to fail financial literacy tests.
Save more for your retirement! No doubt you've heard this common advice more than once. But that's not even among the top three retirement planning strategies for middle class Americans who are currently approaching their retirement years. Read here to learn more.
The newly composed President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability will have a new approach to teaching kids about money. Here's what you need to know.
Do you think that income tax rates will increase, and that's the reason for investing in a Roth IRA or 401k? Not so fast -- read here for reasons you still might want to consider a traditional IRA or 401k.
This reader asks a question about buying a new car with zero percent financing or buying a used version with a low interest rate loan. While either is a good choice, there are other factors to consider....
