Lifestyle and Budget

Most of us don't pay great attention to our brokerage statements--and that can lead to financial problems down the road. 

You can earn money in CDs or in stocks, but both strategies have risks.

It can be easy to procrastinate preparing for the unexpected, but this saver is glad she took the time to plan ahead.

While experts say stocks and bonds are still the most advantageous way to grow an investment portfolio, there are a growing number of diversification options.

Other than cutting back on a variety of expenses, the simplest thing you can do to get out of debt is make more money. Here are a few ways to do that.

Talking about money makes most people anxious--but it doesn't have to be that way. 

Not all money market rates are created equal. Here are the key terms you should know.

So many mutual funds, so hard to choose. How do you invest for a grandchild?

Upgrading to a state-of-the-art phone could cost you thousands.

Your quarterly and annual financial statements might be showing growth in your portfolios, but that doesn’t give your financial advisor an automatic stamp of approval.

Have you fallen off the financial wagon with those money resolutions from January? It's not too late to get back on track.

Turning points often start small and then accelerate. Could that be the case with a recent tick-up in interest rates?

If thousands of dollars are won in a settlement, you need a good plan for investing.

Every one strives to increase their income, but those gearing up for retirement should be paying particular attention to revenue-generating investments.

In honor of everything summer, here's expert financial advice you should take this season to create a financially-healthy and stable future.

Mobile banks offer low or no fees. Still, they're not for everyone.

Something's probably fishy when an unusually high return is promised for an investment.

Early CD withdrawal penalties cut into principle. Find out how much.

CD early withdrawal can gobble down your expected return and nibble at your principal.

Award tickets can be hard to come by, but some airlines run specials and have other features to help you book your free trip.