Living on a cruise ship may make financial sense for seniors, especially in expensive locales.
Workers to employers: I need help saving for retirement!
Employees know they could be saving more for retirement, and they want their employers to help them get there.
Checking your credit score a lot may actually improve it
Those who have a good credit score say it has a positive impact on their self-esteem — and even their love life.
Robo advisors can halt trading on your account whenever they want to
Robo advisors can halt trading when they deem markets to be too volatile for clients. Here’s what you should know.
How Pokemon and Trader Joe’s can help sell your home
If there’s a Trader Joe’s or an NFL stadium nearby, your home may be worth more.
Philly vs. Cleveland: Who got the better convention bump
Home sharing increases as conventioneers search for better deals on rooms.
Maybe it’s time to toss those retirement calculators
A number of financial services companies offer free retirement tools. Should you trust them?
The top five 401(k) moves first-time workers should make now
Important tips for grads on enrolling in a 401(k) for the first time.
Student loan grace period can be more of a curse than a blessing
Most student loans offer a six-month grace period before borrowers have to pay, though interest usually keeps accruing.
Cybercriminals demand bitcoin ransom to unlock your computer
Days before a big race, a Nascar team had its critical computer files held for ransom. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
Despite stronger dollar, summer travel overseas will cost more than you think
These extra travel expenses add up to hundreds of dollars.
That great salary offer might not be as valuable as you think
Your compensation might not be as competitive as you think.
These cities are likely to be your best bet if you are just starting out
These cities are particularly good places to get your career off the ground.
Mick Jagger’s changing diapers at 72. Do not try this at home.
More people in their 60s and 70s are having babies. What does it mean for their finances?
Sales-tax holidays may not be the great deal they seem to be
Tax-free back-to-school shopping isn’t the bonanza it may seem to be.
5 winning money strategies single parents need to master
When you lose a spouse, it doesn’t have to result in financial free fall. Here are tips to help you maintain control.
Millennials will be eating rice, not throwing it, after spending this on wedding gifts
Attending multiple weddings each year can bust your budget if you’re not careful about how you plan.
54 million Americans think their best long-term investment is cash
More Americans prefer real estate or cash to stocks and bonds.
That ‘safe’ retirement investment in your 401(k) is about to change
Your 401(k) might be dropping its money-market fund. Is the replacement any better?
These are the best countries for retiring well (and the US isn’t in top 10)
In order to retire comfortably, your best bet is to live in one of these top-ranked nations.
If you need a room in Cleveland this week bring a lot of cash
Last-minute travelers will have to pay extra for rooms during the GOP convention.
No increase likely in your Social Security check next year
Social Security retirement benefits are looking flat for next year. Here’s how you can cope.
Channel your inner Trump by developing your own property
Rising housing prices are offering some homeowners an opportunity to become their own developers.
Prayers are answered as nun-to-be gets student debt paid by crowdfunders
Crowdfunding campaign helps New Jersey women pay off her student loans so she can follow her calling to be a nun.
With US stocks surging, now is the time to rebalance
Rebalancing your portfolio forces you to buy low and sell high over time, which can reduce the volatility.
Hey kids, college costs way, way more than you think
Most teens expect to leave college with only $10,000 of student debt, according to a new poll.
Using the ‘new kid on the block’ to save for retirement
Roth 401(k) plans have been around for a decade, but many employers only recently are starting to offer them to eligible workers.
Clinton’s plan on student debt equals the monthly cost of a pizza
Hillary Clinton’s student loan refinancing plan amounts to a free pizza each month for borrowers. How to cut your loans.
Hiking insurance deductibles saves you cash but hurts if disaster strikes
Raising your homeowners deductible can cut costs, but it’s not without financial risks.
Need a plumber? Angie’s List reviews are now free
Find your new contractor for free on Angie’s List.
Main St. America is upbeat on its finances, even as wealthy hoard cash
An optimism gap exists between the wealthy and ordinary investors as Nov. 8 approaches.
The real reason college costs have gotten out of control
Families are relying on loans, scholarships and grants more than ever before.
Take this money quiz and see if you’re smarter than your neighbor
Fewer Americans can answer basic financial literacy questions correctly, even as more people say they’re financially savvy.
Here’s where people with the most money smarts tend to live
Residents of some states are smarter about money than others — and better at putting that knowledge into action.
How to work around potential caps to your IRA and 401(k)
Large IRAs and 401(k)s are a favorite target for federal budget cutters. Where else might you be able to save for retirement?
Personal loans are an easy fast-cash option if you have good credit
More borrowers with good credit are looking to personal loans. Are they a good choice for you?
These tax credits make land conservation practically a steal
A little-known incentive for land conservation lets property owners harvest tax savings on part of their income.
Financial fraud is hammering retirees, to the tune of $36 billion a year
Older Americans are losing billions collectively from a silent scourge.
Just because Aunt Tilly left you money, doesn’t mean you have to take it
Disclaiming an inheritance may be a smart financial move. Here’s why and how to avoid some pitfalls.
Your Mega Millions jackpot turns into mini-millions once you pay the tax man
Don’t get too excited about the big Mega Millions jackpot. Taxes take a bigger bite out of winnings than you’d expect.
Pack your bags America, UK travel is now 15% cheaper
A stronger dollar may make travel to the U.K. more affordable. How to save on airfare, hotel and more.
For older workers, getting a new job is like winning the lottery
Getting fired for getting old is a problem that’s only going to get worse as the workforce ages.
Super low 10-year Treasury yield may be a boon for US borrowers
These volatile times have been a boon for super-safe bonds, and that’s good news for borrowers.
Are you paying too much for your 401(k)? Here’s how to check
Employers face even more litigation over costly 401(k)s. Are your 401(k) fees too high?
Moving? Here’s how to do it without breaking the bank or your back
It’s the most popular time of year to move and that means millennials are packing their bags.
Do you want to manage your budget and bills? There’s an app for that
In today’s world we’re always on the go, that’s why it’s time to use the smartphone that always in your hand to manage your money.
If you’re selling your business, make sure to follow these key steps
If you’ve built a small business and are starting to think about retiring or cashing out, is now a good time to sell?
How to score a touchdown in your ‘retirement red zone’
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