Financial Planning Articles...
Save Money on Heating Costs
Dave Ramsey: One of America's Best Personal Finance Experts
1000 Best Money Secrets for Students
Get Out of Debt Guide
The Child Tax Credit: Good News for Parents in 2005
Highlights of 2005 Tax Changes
Risky Mortgages: Are They For You?
New Bankruptcy Law Makes it Harder to Erase Your Debts
When Buying a Used Car, Beware of Flooded Cars
Real Estate Bubble or Boom?
Changes in Series EE US Savings Bonds
Ten Tips for Late Starters to Build Retirement Savings
Top Ten Money Tips for Women
Save Money on Cooling Costs
Your Monthly Minimum Credit Card Payments May Be About To Double
Five Worst Money Mistakes To Avoid When Buying a New Car Should You Buy ID Theft Insurance?
Top Five Money Mistakes Made by College Students
Will Your Home Improvements Pay Back What They Cost?
Financial Fraud Center
Joint or Separate Checking Accounts?
Eight Warning Signs That You May Be Headed for Bankruptcy and Eight Tips for Avoiding It
Jobs for Teens and Other Ways to Make Money
Five Smart Moves for Recent College Grads
Six Ways to Prepare Now for Rising Interest Rates
Nine Ways to Improve Your FICO Credit Score and Four Reasons Why You Want To
13 Ways to Save Money on Gas
Top Money Issues for Singles
Broke! College Money Guide
The Family CFO
Financial Guru Suze Orman: What Makes Her America's Best Personal Finance Expert?
An Overview of College Financial Aid
Save Tens of Thousands of Dollars With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Start Investing With Very Small Amounts of Money
What Makes a Good Budget?
What To Do When You Can't Pay Your Income Taxes Due
Save Money on Banking
Buying a Home
The Everything Personal Finance in Your 20s and 30s Book
Your FICO Credit Score
Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring
Neither a Borrower Nor a Spender Be
Your Car Payment Can Keep You From Owning Your Own Home
The Child Tax Credit
Emergency Funds
Top 10 Money Management and Financial Planning Issues for Singles
College Credit Crisis
Good News for Married Couples
Laddering Certificates of Deposit
Deciding to Seek Credit Counseling
The Urge to Splurge
No Credit? No Problem! Don't Throw Away Your 401(k)!
Biggest Budget Busters
Shop Safely Online
Money Saving Tips: Heating Costs
Income Tax Refund Loans
The Secret to Budgeting Successfully
Don't Date Your Way Into Debt
The Psychology of Spending Money
Annual Financial Checkup
101 Ways to Save Money: Your Car-related Expenses
Twelve Reasons Budgeting Can Improve Your Life
Dividing Retirement Plan Assets in a Divorce
Protect Yourself From Lending Scams
Co-signing a Loan: What You Need to Know Before You Sign On the Dotted Line
So You Want To Be Your Own Boss?
Do You Know the Warning Signs of Too Much Debt?
Your Credit Report
Are You Paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
Home Equity Loans
Leasing a Car Versus Buying
Talking To Your Aging Parents About Finances
All About Budgets
Stop Paying To Use Your Own Money
Top Personal Finance Magazines
Building a Balanced Financial Plan
The Tax Man Cometh
Top Personal Finance Software
Before You Buy Tax Preparation Software
Product Review: Turbo Tax Deluxe
Best Tax Preparation Software Top Ten Books About Money
Losing Your Job Without Losing Your Shirt
How To Contact The IRS
Balancing Your Checkbook
Tying the Knot: A Financial To Do List for Newlyweds
Best Financial Moves: 15-year Versus 30-Year Mortgage
Make the Most of Your Income Tax Rebate/Refund
Best Places to Stash Your Cash
Protect Your Personal Financial Information
Changing Jobs and Your 401(k)
The Epidemic of Affluenza
Lower Mortgage Interest Rates: What Should You Be Doing to Take Advantage of Them?
Couples and Money
Prepare For Your Financial Future
Get Out of Debt
Plan an Affordable, Memorable Wedding
Collecting Child Support
Reduce Your Income Taxes: Itemize Deductions
Bankruptcy: How It Works, How to Prevent It
Can You Afford to Have Kids?
You Can Retire Rich
The Secret to Saving Money: You CAN Save For Your Future
Top Ten Financial Tips: Keys to Financial Success
Get Money You're Entitled To
Get Started in Investing
Maximize Your Employment Benefits
Tweak Your Income Tax Withholding
Stay Out of Debt This Holiday Season
How to Get a Pay Raise
Save Money: Cut Banking Costs
Money and the College Student
101 Ways to Save Money: Credit Cards
Financial Issues of Divorce
Top Ten Online Financial Calculators
The High Cost of Using Credit Cards
Tax Record Keeping
Financial Fraud: Scams and Schemes
Financial Advice for Your 50s and 60s
Insuring Your Life
Save Money On Long Distance Calls
Financial Advice For Your 30s and 40s
Choosing the Best Mortgage
Financial Advice For Your 20s
101 Ways to Save Money: Your Home
Budgets Are For Sissies
Health Insurance Choices
The Net Worth Statement: Your Financial Snapshot
Financially Fit: Resolutions for the New Millennium
Suddenly Single: Death and Divorce
You Can Afford to Stay Home With Your Kids
Save Money on Your Next Car
So Happy Together: Financial Issues for Unmarried Couples
Dollars and Cents for Kids
Marriage: Tying the Financial Knot
Think Retirement!
Start planning your retirement now, or you may spend your golden years working at the golden arches for minimum wage.
Guilt-free Budgeting: No Blame, No Shame
A budget is simply summarizing how you spend your money and creating guidelines for spending. Here's how to set up one that works.
Dealing With Divorce
The true cost of divorce is its effect on the family, but it's also very costly financially. Knowing how to protect yourself can make it less expensive and perhaps less painful.
Where There's a Will...
Up to 70% of Americans don't have a will. Here's why you should have one, and how to get started.
Financing Your Child's College Education
How you can finance the $100,000 price tag of your child's college education.
Using the Net to Manage Your Debt
Obtain credit and manage your debts without leaving your PC.
Choosing a Financial Planner
Savings Bonds: A Good Investment?
Overcoming the Financial Gender Gap
What Do You Know About Money?
A Tour of the Financial Planning Site
Building a Financial Safety Net
Financial Goals
To Roth or Not to Roth
Budgeting
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Due to the rapidly escalating costs of home heating oil, propane, and kerosene, you may be paying twice as much to heat your house as you did just a few years ago. Cut your heating costs significantly by following these money-saving tips.
If you're looking for good, sound financial advice, but you can't afford a personal financial planner or are not interested in using one, where do you turn? I recommend Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey.
Learn about my latest book, "1000 Best Smart Money Secrets for Students," a personal finance guide for college students with advice on how to find money, save money, and make money.
What you need to know to get out of debt.
Important changes to the child tax credit for 2005 and beyond, including the amount of the child tax credit and changes in the definition of qualifying child that may change whether you can claim your child.
To avoid overpaying or getting into trouble with the IRS, be familiar with the changes in the income tax laws for 2005, even if you hire a professional tax preparer to prepare your income tax return.
Rapidly rising home prices have pushed home ownership out of reach of many people, so lenders have created a whole new generation of mortgage loans, ranging from the risky to the downright scary. Here's what to watch out for and how to tell if a risky mortgage is right for you.
If you're thinking of filing for bankruptcy, it may be harder to erase your debts than you think. Here are highlights of some of the big changes that The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 made to bankruptcy law.
If you're in the market for a used car this year, beware flood-damaged cars that have been declared a total loss by insurance companies following the flooding in Louisiana and Mississippi caused by Hurricane Katrina. Here's how to spot them.
There's lots of talk about whether areas of the US are experiencing a real estate bubble. What is a real estate bubble, and how could it affect you? Is the current housing market in a real estate bubble or is this just a normal housing boom? Learn how you can protect yourself against real estate "bubble trouble."
Thinking of investing in Series EE Savings Bonds? You may want to think again. The US Treasury has a new policy for Series EE savings bonds issued on or after May 1, 2005.
If you're one of millions of Americans who are on the other side of 40 and don't yet have a substantial retirement nest egg, don't despair. It's not too late, but time is of the essence. Here's what to do.
Do you rely on someone else to handle your finances? Here are ten of the most important things women can do for themselves and their financial future.
If you have central air conditioning or a window air conditioning unit, you can cut your electric bills significantly, especially in very warm climates, by following these energy-saving cooling tips this summer.
Nonthly credit card minimum payments may be about to double. Get the scoop on the reason for the change, why it's both good news and bad, and how it will impact you.
Buying more car than you can really afford can lead you into credit card debt as you turn to credit to make ends meet. Here are the top five mistakes to avoid, and advice on knowing how much car you can really afford, whether to take the rebate or the low interest rate, and more.
Identity theft has become a national concern and the market is being flooded with identity theft insurance, credit monitoring plans, and other services. How do you know whether you should buy identity theft protection?
Smart use of your money and your credit in college will enable you to spend the money you earn when you graduate on things you really want (a new car, a nice apartment or house, a great wardrobe, travel, or whatever) instead of all your disposable income going towards debt repayment. Here are the five biggest money mistakes made by college students.
Not all home improvements are created equal when it comes to recouping the money you put into them, so how do you know which ones will pay you back?
Avoid being the victim of financial fraud by keeping up to date on scams and other fraud.
Sometimes combining all income into a joint checking account can muddy the waters, add confusion and complications, and cause resentment and power struggles. So, what's a couple to do? Tips on how to decide and how to make it work.
Bankruptcy doesn't happen just to financial deadbeats. It could happen to your family member, your neighbor, your friend. It could even happen to you. Here are eight warning signs that you're headed for possible bankruptcy, and eight tips for changing course before it's too late.
If you're a teen and you'd like a little spending money or want to save money for college, and your allowance just isn't cutting it, a part-time job may be the answer. Here's a list of businesses that hire teens plus ideas for starting your own business.
If you're graduating from college, congratulations! Here's a free graduation gift: five smart money moves for graduates.
Interest rates have been at historic lows for years, enticing people to spend more on credit, but rates are headed up. What will higher interest rates do to your personal finances? Take steps now to soften the blow.
Everywhere you turn, you hear and read about FICO credit scores. Are they really that important if you're not in the market for a loan or credit card? The answer is yes: a poor score costs you more.
The cost of commuting, running errands, or vacationing by car has risen sharply with higher gasoline prices, but you can significantly lower your driving costs and save 25% or more with these gas-saving tips.
Whether you're single because you've never married, or are suddenly single due to divorce or death, money management is critical. You have only yourself to depend on for income, goal-setting, decision-making, and retirement planning. Here are the issues that most need your attention.
A college student's guide to getting by on less: advice for college students from college students who have been there, done that.
According to the authors of "The Family CFO," the best way to manage your personal finances is to treat your family as a business, with a business plan, a Board of Directors, a Chief Financial Officer, an organizational chart, job descriptions, and standard operating procedures. Read about this fresh and innovative approach to managing your money.
Why I think Suze Orman is the one personal finance expert you should take advice from.
If you believe a college education is out of your reach because of the cost, think again. A tremendous number of financial resources can help make your dream of a college degree a reality.
You've heard the hype about saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest by making bi-weekly mortgage payments, but did you know that you can achieve these savings without changing your current mortgage or paying any fees? Here's how to do what every homeowner should be doing to build home equity more quickly, and what to watch out for.
If you want to get started in investing but don't have a chunk of change to plop down for a significant investment, you're not doomed to waiting until your cash flow improves. Here's how you can become a stockholder and start investing with as little as $25.
In all the budget bloopers and blunders I've seen, the same few problems keep rearing their ugly heads. To avoid them, here are the top ten most important features of a successful budget.
What happens if April 15th rolls around and you just can't come up with the money necessary to pay the Federal income taxes you owe? Read why the WORST and most costly thing you can do is to do nothing, and find out what alternatives are available to you.
You probably don't give much thought to the cost of banking: monthly checking account fees, ATM fees, bounced-check fees, check printing, etc., but if you can shave banking expenses, you can put the money in your own pocket. Here are my tips for cutting banking fees.
If you're planning to buy a home, be prepared for closing costs. Don't get to the settlement table only to find you don't have enough money. Here's what to expect.
Erase your debt, personalize your budget, and plan now to secure your future, with this new book written by your About.com Guide to Financial Planning.
What you don't know about your FICO credit score can not only prevent you from getting the loan or credit you want, it can also cost you money.
Whoever said "love hurts" must have fallen victim to one of the jewelry industry's clever marketing techniques. Don't be sucked in and wind up spending more than you can afford when buying a diamond engagement ring.
It's spending, not low income, that is at the root of most financial problems. Here's the simple solution.
Find out why so many young people are unable to qualify for a mortgage because of their car payments and how you can avoid having to choose between new wheels or digs you can call your own.
Many families with kids are getting some welcome, though temporary, tax relief with an increase in the Child Tax Credit. Find the answers to all your questions here.
If you don't have an emergency fund equal to three to six months worth of basic living expenses, there's no time like the present to get started. Find out why you need one, how much you need, where to keep it, and the secret to saving money.
Whether you're single because you've never married, or are suddenly single due to divorce or death of a spouse, money management and financial planning are critical. Here are the top ten issues that most need your attention.
Who knew that you'd still be paying off your pizza tab ten years after you graduate? Avoid piling up debt caused by the use of student credit cards or student loan money to pay for basic expenses.
The Tax Act of 2003 ends the marriage tax penalty for many couples.
CD laddering is a smart way to protect yourself against fluctuations in interest rates while giving you the security of knowing that you will be able to access at least some of your money within a relatively short time frame.
Should you seek the services of a consumer credit counseling agency? Find out what they can do for you and how to choose a reputable agency.
Are you an impulse spender? Impulse spending, or recreational shopping, can put a strain on both your finances and your relationships. Try this simple trick to control the urge to splurge.
A secured credit card is one way to establish a credit history, but it's not the only way. Here are tips on how to establish credit in your own name.
Millions of Americans threaten their financial future by failing to rollover 401(k) funds when they change jobs. You can avoid making this mistake.
There are three things that will set you up for failure in the Battle of the Budget before you even begin. Get them under control and budgeting will empower you to meet your financial dreams and goals.
Uncomfortable using your credit card to shop online? If you follow these simple safety guidelines, making online
purchases can be safer than using your credit card in a restaurant.
If you live in a region that's cold in the winter, heating costs take a big bite out of your budget due to escalating energy costs. You can save a chunk of change by following these money-saving tips related to heating your home.
Income tax refund loans (instant refunds) are a consumer rip-off. If you're tempted by them, read this article first.
It's all in the attitude, dude! If you jump into budgeting without a positive attitude about it, chances are high that you'll give up before you've seen the difference a budget or spending plan can make in your life. The secret is to work on your attitude first.
Dating is expensive, and you can date yourself right into debt. These fun, inexpensive ideas for great dates will spark your creativity without depleting your cash.
Discover the real culprit behind your urge to splurge. If there are psychological factors in your spending, following a debt reduction plan is like wearing perfume to cover body odor. It treats only the symptoms, not the underlying cause.
Are you on the road to financial freedom or do you need to make a U-turn? Do this annual financial checkup to find out.
Part 3 in the "101 Ways to Save Money" series shows you how to save thousands of dollars on car-related expenses, for maintenance to insurance.
Ever wonder why you should bother to budget? Here are twelve compelling reasons, from keeping you out of debt to improving your sex life.
Retirement savings are one of the largest assets many people own, and therefore are an important issue in divorce proceedings. Find out what you need to know to legally protect your share of your spouse's retirement funds.
Nobody is immune from being the target of financial fraud, but you can protect yourself from these common scams.
You may be surprised at the risks you take when you co-sign a loan. You can't make an informed decision unless you know what you're risking when you sign on the dotted line.
There are a few financial basics you should know if you're planning to start your own business.
Don't be lulled into a false sense of security that you don't have a debt problem just because
you pay your bills on time and you can manage your monthly minimum credit card payments.
Recognize these warning signs of too much debt.
It's important to know what's on your credit report, how to fix errors, and how to improve your credit history if it's not exactly squeaky clean.
If you own your home and you didn't make a down payment of at least 20%, you are probably paying PMI to protect your lender from possible default. Know when and how to cancel PMI to save yourself thousands of dollars.
Before you borrow on the equity in your house by taking out a home equity loan, know the downside.
Which method is right for you? Here's what you need to know to determine if you'll come out ahead by leasing.
It's almost inevitable: at some point your parents are going to need your help with financial or health care issues. If your parents are in their 60s or older, it's time to have "the talk." Here's what you need to know before they need your help.
Get into the Budget Zone with this collection of links to articles that will help you get motivated, set up a budget, and stay motivated to stick with it.
It's costing you more every year to have access to your own money. ATM fees and surcharges are steadily increasing, building profits for the banks and costing the average family hundreds of dollars a year. Stop paying for the use of your own money!
If you've ever picked up a personal finance magazine and felt overwhelmed (or dreadfully bored), don't give up. There are a few good ones out there that provide valuable financial planning advice for the average person without putting you to sleep!
Stop letting your attitude, fears, or lack of knowledge keep you from financial success. Learn the simple secrets to getting started on building a balanced financial plan and sticking with it, with the three-legged stool of financial planning.
All the resources you need to prepare your income tax returns, ensure that you don't pay a penny more than necessary, and get your refund quickly.
Using personal finance software brings your money management to a whole new level. From complex to simple, you'll find a program here that meets your needs.
Before you buy tax preparation software, you need to make sure your
computer has the necessary system requirements, and you'll want to
consider which program will best suit your personal needs at the least cost.
Get the scoop on this tax preparation software, rated five stars by your financial planning Guide.
It's easier than ever to prepare your own tax returns with one of these top
three tax preparation software programs.
There are literally hundreds of books out there about managing your money.
How do you choose? Here are my top picks for personal finance books that will really help you be more financially successful.
Nobody is immune from sudden job loss anymore, and everyone should be prepared for the possibility. Here's how to be prepared without being paranoid, and what to do if the worst does happen.
Looking for your missing tax rebate check? Wondering
when you can expect your refund? Haven't received last
year's refund? Have a question about estimated taxes?
Need an IRS form? You need to contact the IRS, and
here's how to do it.
How important is it to balance your checkbook each month? It's one of the most basic money management tasks, yet many people don't do it. If you're one of them, here's the reason it's important and step-by-step instructions.
Once the excitement of the wedding is over, what important tasks should be on a newlywed couple's financial To Do list?
You can own your home free and clear before your kids start college or before you retire, and save a significant chunk of change over the life of your mortgage, perhaps as much as $100,000.
It's a shame to fritter away your income tax refund, so if you're expecting one this year, here are some ideas on how to get the biggest bang for your buck.
Where do you put your short-term savings? In your checking or savings account? In a certificate of deposit? Money market fund? Or, go ahead and admit it, under your mattress? Earn the best interest.
Is it okay with you if your bank, insurance company, or credit card company sells your social security number, credit card spending habits, account balances, or income information to others for marketing purposes? Your privacy is in great danger!
The wrong move can cost you thousands in taxes, penalties, and forfeited employer matches. Find out how to maximize your 401(k) money when considering a job change.
Do you suffer from stress, overwork, debt, compulsive shopping, or failed relationships? You may be suffering from a contagious epidemic called "affluenza." Find out if you have it and how you can treat it.
The feds have dropped interest rates five times in the last few months for a total of 2.5 percentage points. Should you be doing something (like refinancing your mortgage) to take advantage of the lower rates? What are the best moves to make now?
Many people will talk about anything, even sex, before they'll talk about money. Jean Chatzky, author of "Talking Money," columnist for Money magazine, and regular on the Today show, offers advice to prevent financial issues from coming between you and your partner.
You've heard the hype about the demise of Social Security. Will Social Security be around when it's time for you to collect? And how much can you expect to receive in retirement benefits? You need to know in order to prepare for your future financial security.
To get out from under the burden of debt, you need to
face the uncomfortable (and perhaps downright ugly) truth: it may take you 30 years to pay off that credit card balance. How? By paying the minimum balance. But there IS a way out.
The average wedding in the US costs $19,000. Can you have a beautiful, memorable wedding for less? Of course! All it takes is careful planning,
a little research, a dose of practicality, and a wedding budget.
Divorce breaks the bond of marriage. It does NOT break the bond of parenthood. Yet millions of Americans are plunged into poverty and bankruptcy due to unpaid child support. Don't be one of them.
Part of sound financial planning is ensuring that you don't pay more taxes than necessary. Itemizing your deductions is one of the best ways to do that.
Sometimes bankruptcy is the only way out of a crushing financial burden caused by job loss, medical bills, or other circumstances that are out of our control. Here's an overview of bankruptcy and tips on how to prevent it.
If you considered only the financial implications of having kids, you might end up
childless. Financial experts say a home is the biggest investment you'll ever make, but they're
forgetting about the cost of raising children. The key is planning.
The average American today can retire rich, simply by participating in a 401(k) plan. Here's how and why you should see your employer today about enrolling.
Think you don't have enough extra money to have a savings plan? Nearly everyone can manage to save regularly in order to meet their financial goals by following these simple "secrets."
There's no magic to financial success; sticking to the basics is all it takes. Here are my top ten financial tips to ensure your financial success.
Billions of dollars in lost or unclaimed money is sitting in state coffers waiting for the owners to claim it. Some of it might be yours. Find out if you have unclaimed money or property and how to go about claiming it.
Do you hear others talking about their investments and wonder how they got started? How'd they come up with the money? How'd they know what to invest in? Many people don't know where to start, so they never start at all. Don't be one of them.
We all know that budgeting, saving, and investing are basic elements of sound financial planning, but sometimes we overlook things that can have a profound effect on our financial situation, like employer-provided benefits.
Avoid interest and penalties caused by under-withholding, and don't lend your hard-earned money to Uncle Sam.
Using credit cards for holiday gifts leads to impulse spending and buying more than you can really afford. It can take months to pay off the debt. This financial "holiday hangover" can be avoided with a few simple steps.
You probably won't get a raise unless you ask for one, but HOW you ask is key to your success. Get the skinny on how to get the raise.
Computers are changing the way we do banking, but some things, like bank fees, continue to eat into our budgets. Here are some money-saving ideas and information about online banking.
A college degree is no guarantee of an ability to manage your money wisely. It takes effort and discipline, and the time to start is now.
It's easier to save money than it is to make it. Here's the second installment in the Money Saving Series to help you identify ways to save money in every area of your life.
Advice on dividing property and debts, tax issues, retirement issues, a warning about dishonest spouses, and divorce resources.
Online calculators can tell you everything from whether you should save money or pay off debt, to whether you'll have enough money to retire. These are my personal top ten favorites.
Don't get caught up in credit card offers that are "too good to pass up." Credit has its place, but using it unwisely can cripple you financially for the rest of your life. Find out what the credit card companies don't want you to know.
Record keeping advice you can use all year. Make tax preparation easier with these tips on what records to keep and how long to keep them.
As hard as you work to make money and as difficult as it is to save it, the last thing you want to do is lose any of it through fraud. Protect yourself from hackers, thieves, and gangsters.
Your kids have left the nest and you're planning to retire in the next 10 to 15 years. What should you do to make sure your golden years will be financially secure?
Cut through the bewildering array of information about life insurance and learn how to choose the coverage that is best for you and your family.
Long distance plans are constantly changing, so it pays to do a long distance check-up every six months or so to ensure you're still getting the best deal. You can do most of the work online.
The second article in this series focuses on staying on track with your financial goals and planning for a secure retirement.
A mortgage is a mortgage is a mortgage, right? Wrong! With all the mortgage
products on the market today, make sure you choose the best one for you.
Also, links to mortgage calculators and rate quotes.
You don't have to be in your 20s to benefit from the advice in this first article in a series about financial planning throughout your life.
It's easier to save money than it is to make it. Here's the first installment in the Money Saving Series to help you identify ways to save money in every area of your life.
Before you throw out your budgeting software and head to the mall on a spending spree, read on.
HMO, PPO, POS. What are all these confusing terms and what do they mean to your health and your wallet?
A Net Worth Statement is a snapshot of your current financial situation, and will give you important clues about where you should concentrate your financial planning efforts.
What could be more important than being financially fit? And what could be better than a new year for setting goals? How about a new century? Or a new millennium?
In the midst of dealing with the grief and pain of the loss of a spouse, what pressing financial matters do you need to address?
If you or your spouse want to stay home and raise your kids, but think you can't afford to, you're not alone. But you may be mistaken in thinking that you couldn't get by on one salary.
Use the Web to save time and money on the purchase of your next new or used car.
You may be unwed, but don't be unwise. Know the financial and legal issues facing unmarried couples.
How to teach your kids about money and help them become financially successful adults.
Marriage means mingling your money. Doing it well can mean the difference between wedded bliss and divorce court.
Everyone needs a financial plan, but not everyone needs a financial planner. Do you? And if so, how do you choose one?
Millions of Americans buy Savings Bonds, but should they?
Prince Charming isn't coming. Women need to take responsibility for their own financial security.
Find out why adults and students flunked an important economics and personal finance test, and what you can do about it.
A quick tour of the site and how it can help you handle your finances.
Protect yourself and your family from financial disasters by building a financial safety net.
"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail" was never more true than when it comes to finances. Get on track with these four easy steps to an effective financial plan.
Break through the avalanche of information about Roth IRAs and determine whether to Roth or not.
"Budget" is not a four letter word; it's the only way to take control of your finances and gain financial freedom, and you need one whether you make thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.