Lifestyle and Budget

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.

Manage your savings account to increase earnings in five easy steps.

When it comes to negotiating a price on telecom services, you’ve got to be tough and hang in there, like a boxer in the ring.

With the wide range of discounts available, chances are you're eligible for at least a discount or two. But how much can you really save?

Whether you like it or not, the movements coming out of Capitol Hill affect Wall Street, and that makes it difficult for the average investor.

Dave Says: when it comes to creating a budget, it doesn't matter if it's a household of one or 10. And is it ever a good idea for parents to pay off their children's debt?

You can't put this investing strategy on autopilot. It's fraught with risks, too.

Dave Says: In the real estate world, family and business sometimes don't mix. 

Today's younger savers have the power to control their financial future if they get a head start on their retirement planning.

These five financial perils can surprise young adults -- with costly results.

Is daylight saving time a boon or a bust for the economy? Experts disagree.

Tax deadlines and holiday shopping make the end of the year a natural time for some financial maintenance.

Slower growth and greater uncertainty have darkened the economic mood in 2013, but could the fourth quarter bring a change?

Whether you are a risk-taker, more conservative or a mix of both, knowing just how much exposure you are comfortable with is important to avoid becoming beholden to the gyrations of Wall Street.