Lifestyle and Budget

How can you tell if your financial planner isn't really looking out for you? Watch for these telltale signs.

An expert says returns on high-yield checking accounts aren't great. Learn what else to expect.

Savings bonds improve with age -- up to a point. Wait too long and there can be penalties.

You may never reach your saving goals if you don't park your money in the right place. Find out which accounts two finance experts recommend.

The best time to cash in savings bonds depends on an investor's life circumstances.

Interest rates changed noticeably in early May, with some rates rising and yield spreads widening. Learn how you can adapt if this trend continues.

Choose and use travel insurance wisely so a hurricane won't blow apart your vacation budget.

Buying on margin is a double-edged sword, with the potential to amplify returns and losses.

When it comes to your investments, take time to understand that tricky lingo.

Not all credit unions are alike. For your money, one of these institutions might be a good fit.

When it comes to saving money, sometimes it's a good idea to take a page out of your parent's finance books. 

Dave Says: What are essentials for three to six months of expenses and what should an ex-spouse do with unknown credit card debt?

Taking a disciplined approach to entering the stock market can help you avoid risky market-timing moves. Learn how you can do it.

A new government report finds banking customers are facing higher ATM fees, but there are several ways to sidestep this trend.  

Consumers are positive, but they're uneasy over lack of savings and reluctant to invest in stocks.

Dave Says: You should always strive to have three to six months of living expenses in your emergency fund, but are there any circumstances when it's ok to dip into it before a crisis?

As the saying goes, it's not how many lenders you have; it's how you use the credit.

Determining if a trust is untouchable depends on the type of trust and who the beneficiary is.

Wall Street hit record highs last week, but we should put our celebrations into perspective. We were celebrating the same milestone October 2007, and we all know what followed. 

There are a handful of legal personal finance hacks that are available to all of us—like these seven incredibly useful, low-profile tricks.