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With times are they are today, a lot of folks may be tempted to try to save a few bucks, forgoing the tax preparer's fees, and prepare and file their own tax return. But this may be penny wise and pound foolish.
A close look at the results of Advanced Placement course testing among high school students shows a rising failure rate. Here are 3 reasons we should take it easy on the A.P. front and divert resources to teaching something all kids really need: money smarts.
"Shoot me before I need to go into a long-term care facility." If you've ever said or thought this, you'll need a better strategy for addressing the very real threat of ruinous long-term care expenses. Read here for helpful insights.
Notice how we're all talking about the falling ice, botched lyrics and fans without seats at the Superbowl? It was a great game. Here are five things we can learn about money and life from the post-mortem in Dallas.
Results from a recent study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College confirm conventional retirement planning advice: It makes more sense -- and helps defray costs -- to be part of a couple. Read here for details.
Most folks don't have the basic estate planning documents which include a Will, Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney. Here are a few steps to put your estate plan in order.
Planning for a retirement that can last 20 years or more can be a daunting task. It's easy to get lost in the details and not see the forest for the trees. Your first step is understanding the big picture, so you focus on what really matters to you. Read here for details.
The Fed needs consumers to save less and spend more. Ignoring the Fed's policy push will improve your odds of retiring.
Is your child happy at school? Here are 20 questions from the folks at Gallup designed to help you get the answer.
Do you know where all of your money is? If you have multiple accounts with the same titling, it can become difficult to get a complete view of your overall allocation and track your investment performance.
Starting January 1, 2011, Medicare will pay the entire cost for an annual wellness visit for people who have enrolled in Medicare Part B. Now you've got no excuse not to make an appointment to get on the road to better health. Read here for details.
With new details surfacing about why The New York Mets are trying to sell a stake in the team, it has become clear that the owner, Fred Wilpon, tripped on these 7 personal finance basics.
A passionate advocate for financial education in the U.K. swats down some common arguments against teaching money to kids in school. You have to see this video.
The real Social Security "trust fund" is the trust that our children and grandchildren will be willing and able to pay all their taxes and all of the federal debt. For that to happen, we need effective and responsible leadership. Read here for more insights.
Kids need to learn the value of a dollar and the value of their time. But they also need to learn how to contribute without being paid. In this mercenary world, here are five things you should never pay your kids to do.
