Lifestyle and Budget

Twitter's recent stock dive is just one example of the growing pains young companies go through.

Arranging your assets in the right buckets can mean you are able to reduce the risk in your overall portfolio. If you manage your taxes correctly, you should be able to invest in things that earn a lower, less risky return, and still generate the same amount of income on an after-tax basis.

Investing isn't always easy when interest rates are climbing, but knowing which areas to watch can help.

You often hear people say, "Never time the market." What do they mean, and why shouldn't you? Or should you? And, if so, how?

In a nutshell, blame the factory settings in the human brain for investors' lousy returns.

You shouldn't blindly divide your funds between bank accounts. Learn how some purposeful division can lead to better deals at your bank.

In his sixth State of the Union address, the president outlined retirement, housing and tax reform plans. Here's how they could impact your personal finances.

Dave Says: When it comes to making your debt pay off plans, anything owed to the government should get priority.

Planning for retirement is never easy. But the current economic climate makes it pretty difficult.

When you hear traffic is bad, you plan around it, and get to work without too much lost time. Likewise, when you hear the economy is going to tank, you can plan around that, too.

Though often touted for its simplicity, indexed investing does involve some complications.

Be savvy with money. Avoid these "truths" about saving, investing and spending.

Questions linger about how financial subjects should be taught -- and whether they're even teachable for school children. 

Janet Yellen's confirmation as Fed chair raises a lot of questions. How much will things change, and what does this mean for you?

We all know that we should be saving for retirement. But that doesn't mean we are doing it. Here's how to make 2014 the year you boost your nest egg. 

Optimism may feel good, but pessimism is sometimes more helpful in building wealth. Here are six times it pays to have a more pessimistic financial outlook

This week, the Federal Reserve could convey its intentions for next year.

As with physical fitness, it takes a little effort periodically to get your banking affairs into good shape.

There's more to investing than just picking mutual funds. Here's what else to consider.

As the market soars, investors need to consider strategies for reining in their risk exposure. Here are five ways to do it.