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College students most likely to engage in risky credit-card practices fall into six categories. If your kids fit into any of them, it may be time for a money talk. Here are the signals.
The stock market continues to rebound since the crash of 2008-2009, following historical patterns. This inspires hope that we're not in the territory of the Great Depression, and can give you the patience to let stock market returns work for you.
Good money habits give college students an edge in all sorts of areas, including general happiness, health and better grades. More A.P. courses in high school won't guarantee any of that. Here's a study that shows why you should teach about money at home.
According to a recent poll taken by the Society of Actuaries, about 80 percent of respondents said that taking care of their health was their top strategy for managing their medical bills, well ahead of buying medical insurance. But can you really stick to this resolution month after month and year after year? You bet!
Holiday shopping was robust. That's the bad news. Here are 10 ways you can set a better example for your kids -- and a cute video from a desperate little girl.
Is saving more for retirement one of your New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips from the field of behavioral finance for making sure that you stick to your goal of saving more in 2011.
A cool tool on Google lets me track the origins of the financial literacy movement. Here's what I found and why it matters to you and your kids.
A busted pension fund in Prichard, Ala., shines a light on our kids' future. Here are six simple steps to teach them how to fend for themselves, financially speaking. Why not start the New Year resolved to help your kids get a money head start?
There's a battle looming over public employee pensions and your benefits may be at risk.
There's a lot to learn from the top 5 retirement stories in 2010. Read here for details.
A new study says "employee retirement readiness" is a top concern among the folks in charge of your 401(k). Is that just political lip service, or is your plan really stepping up to include features that will help you reach your retirement savings goals?
We can learn a lot from our dogs about how to enjoy a healthy and happy retirement -- and what not to do. Read here for details.
Given six months to live, former Wall Street banker Gordon Murray rushed to write The Investment Answer, an advice book that contradicts everything Wall Street stands for.
A new document setting forth our national strategy for financial literacy will set the agenda for personal financial empowerment in the U.S. for the foreseeable future. Too bad it short changes kids. Here's what we need to do about it.
According to a new study, Boomers will inherit $8.4 trillion over their lifetime. While that may sound like a lot of money, it won't be enough to bail out their retirements.
