Savings

This year, find out how to stretch your tax refund further to strengthen your future.

Teaching your daughter about money may be a gift you can give that can last for a lifetime.

Blood, sweat and tears should belong in the gym, but your money deserves some training time too.

Don't let these excuses prevent you from reaching your financial goals.

This is a step-by-step approach to determining, achieving and maintaining optimal asset allocation.

Living comfortably can be easy if you follow a simple plan.

People who are planning poorly for retirement are simply deciding to work longer - often out of neccessity. Is this a smart idea?

Consider these unique and affordable gift ideas for the special ladies on your list.

With another recession looming large in the United States, here's how the thrift industry offers hope for the future.

Learn more about the difference between investment and spending, and why it is an important distinction to make.

An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company in which you make a lump sum payment or series of payments and in return obtain regular disbursements beginning either immediately or at some point in the future. The goal of annuities is to provide a steady stream of income during retirement.

Both online tax software and tax professionals have their own set of advantages, but which one is actually better for your bottom line?

If you have a savings account or certificate of deposit (CD), you’re probably not making much more than 1% each year from interest.

How should aspiring investors best allocate funds for investing, and how much money should you have before you begin?

To repay debt or invest, that is the question. These two important financial goals battle head-to-head to determine which is really more important.

All fast food companies claim to offer the best prices as they compete for your hard-earned dollars, but which truly has the best value?

Here's a cost comparison of exactly how much you can save if you use a motorcycle as your main mode of transportation over a car.

The Mayan calendar ending didn't result in the end of the world, but that doesn't mean we couldn't see a catastrophic scenario, or even a local emergency, in our lifetime. If we do, how can we financially prepare? Will it matter?

Here are some estimates of what your net worth should be at certain stages of your life, depending on how much you earn for income.

There is a fine line between being frugal and being cheap. Here's a look at some social faux pas cheap people make.

You can enjoy the festive season without a jolly increase in your energy costs. We'll show you how.

Outlet malls can offer great deals. Here are some ways you can get the best deals when shopping.

Here's an analysis of how to adjust liabilities and assets to improve net worth.

You can learn a lot from your elders, including how to save money.

These tips will have you singing "Joy to the World" well into the New Year.

Here's another reason to put money toward your retirement nest egg.

With consumer debt levels rising throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world, there is a growing need to teach children how to live within their means and understand the wider value of money.

With more states adding exchange traded funds to their 529 plans, the benefactors will be investors and their lower student loan bills.

Here are certain categories of goods and services that are usually cheaper in the U.S. than in Canada.

Put your kids through school without being hounded by the tax man.

This article discusses things you may want to include on your financial bucket list.

These instruments may shed their bad rap to bring you a hefty tax break.

Owning a home is much more expensive than renting. Here are the places where the costs differ greatly.

Christmas shopping can be expensive, but there are ways to get gifts free or nearly free.

Whether Black Friday is a good day to shop and get deals really depends on what type of shopper you are.

There are many things to consider when planning your retirement, including budgets, taxes and long-term care.

Speeding can come at a cost that goes well beyond one driver and one ticket.

RESPs and other grants help parents save for post-secondary education for their children.

Consumers should think twice before they sacrifice their saving habits for a faster-growing economy.

How much you need to sock away depends on how much money you'll need down the road.

Build savings to support yourself in case pension plans and Social Security fall through.

Energy-efficient home improvements such as insulation and CFL lightbulbs can save you money.

By laddering annuities, you can be sure you'll have income no matter what the market does.

Lack of full-time employment can make saving for retirement more difficult, but there are some vehicles that can help.

If your nest egg has taken a hit, these conservative investments could help get you back on track.

Savings accounts are safe because investors' deposits are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for bank accounts or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) for credit union accounts. Deposit insurance covers $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per account ownership ...

Here is an outline of how you should save for retirement when you are in your 20s.