Lifestyle and Budget

If you are ready to invest in a municipal bond, here's what you need to know first.

If your credit score is shaky, try a credit union. It might improve your tally.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has urged credit card issuers to make credit scores available to customers for free.

These investments generate better income than Treasuries, but they're not as safe.

Dave Says: When it comes to making financial decisions, sometimes you have to go with the solution that works best overall, in spite of what the technical math shows.

Nobody wants to be left out, especially when it comes to making money in the stock market. But that fear of missing out can lead to rash—and wrong--investment decisions.

 Is your money well-insulated from unnecessary fees and expenses? Here are seven items that could be costing you savings.

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.