Budgeting

The plastic in your wallet doesn't have to hurt your finances. Learn how to manage it responsibly.

Opportunity cost is an essential, often overlooked aspect of financial decision making.

With the revelation that one in four U.S. teenagers do not understand the difference between debit and credit, we look at the need for financial education to become a priority for parents and teachers nationwide.

Here's a look inside the visible and hidden costs of pet ownership. There are many costs that pet owners can overlook.

Once you have kids, your ability to save decreases dramatically. There are also a number of things you must do to prepare financially for having a child, such as maintaining a home and having health insurance.

Follow these five simple steps to keep your spending under control.

Determine what you need to do now to make a drastic lifestyle change later.

Giving your children a free ride can be costly for both of you.

Americans spend a lot of money on groceries each month. However, there are many things that can easily be cut out of your grocery budget.

Learn some simple, yet effective tips for saving money in your college years.

If you want to manage your finances responsibly, you’ll need to overcome four big challenges.

The rich keep getting richer. Here are some ways you can improve your own personal finances by using some of the same strategies as the richest people in the U.S.

You can make extra cash by recycling these odd items.

Frugal living can be wise, but some money-saving moves can result in you spending more money.

Multiple websites offer money management tools for free. Here are a few recommended sites.

Endowment life insurance is a way to save for your child's college education. Here's a look at the positives of a policy like this.

With a little foresight, every consumer can find ways to eat healthier without spending much money.

If you are a college student and want to better manage your budget, here are some useful tips.

Here are some useful ways you can save money for the numerous expenses you will encounter when you are on maternity leave.

Just because your household budget is feeling squeezed, doesn’t mean you should put fitness on the back burner. There are plenty of ways to exercise and stay fit without breaking the bank.

These items have a direct relation to the production of corn, and may have rising prices this summer.

Here's how to get the most out of your money when it comes to taking care of your child.

Make it to the end of the month, before you run out of money.

RV travelers can provide an interesting challenge for advisors.

An increasing number of households are getting by on one income. Surviving on only one income has its challenges, but it can be done.

Try these techniques to stay cool and have fun this summer while still saving money.

Driving to your vacation destination and using discount travel sites are two ways you can save money on your next trip.

Here's how you can implement the Pareto principle in your everyday life to improve your financial standing.

These routine, preventative actions will help you avoid expensive auto repairs.

These simple tips will help you save money this summer, so you can spend it on more exciting things than electricity.

A recent survey suggests that personal finance is an important factor in determining who Americans will vote for. Find out why.

Keep the kids out of your hair and wallet by saving on summer camps, sports leagues, day trips and more.

We look at two expensive and three affordable retirement homes to see if you really need to pay a lot of money for a quality retirement experience.

Here's a look at some financial successes and failures of past Olympic Games and how they compare to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Saving for retirement when only one member of a family earns an income can be difficult. Here are some retirement planning tips for single income homes.

Brazil topped the list as having the most financially literate population, followed by Mexico, Australia, United States and Canada.

The Fourth of July is one of the biggest holidays in the U.S. Here are some affordable ideas for decorations, food and activities.

Here are a few tips to help you put your best foot forward.

A staycation can not only save you and your family money, but it can save time, benefit the economy, help you learn and much more.

Here's what the corporations with some of the biggest advertising budgets in the U.S. spend their money on.

Many reatilers are starting to crack down on extreme couponing tactics.

The social security disability program is nearly bankrupt and could run out of money by 2016.

We share our personal accounts of ways our dads' financial advice has helped us throughout our lives.

Here's an overview of what dental insurance is and whether or not it would be a worthwhile purchase in your situation.

Here's a rundown of some of the difficulties working moms face in today's society.

Here's a rundown of how you can go about getting your first credit card.

Live Below the Line is a challenge that hopes to raise awareness about poverty in the U.S. These tips can help you cut your budget so that you can take part in the challenge.