You'll pay a steep price for assisted living, a nursing home or a home health aide. That's why insurance is essential.
If you're 59½ or older, follow these steps to access your money.
Some people will have to pay more for coverage next year.
The IRS recently extended the period during which you can put 2009 distributions back into an IRA without tax consequences.
Users of the discontinued Microsoft Money will find it easy to swap to Quicken.
The maximum amounts you can stash in a 401(k), IRA and other accounts won't increase next year.
Here's what you need to know about applying for a Small Business Administration-guaranteed loan through your local bank.
Health insurance isn't the only thing you need to consider when making decisions about benefits offered by your employer.
Find out what changes to expect -- and what you can do -- if you have a prescription-drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan.
You have until October 15 to recharacterize your account back to a traditional IRA. Here's why you might want to do so.
You have less of an incentive to take advantage of this special rule in 2009.
Kimberly Lankford explains whether income limits for contributing to a Roth IRA will disappear and whether you can roll a 401(k) directly into a Roth.
A couple of tax breaks are available for working parents who pay for child care, but you'll have to choose one or the other.
Make these moves now to help you shrink your tax liability next spring.
Here's what else to expect when you get your employer's open-enrollment packet in the next month or so and how to cope with changes in your benefits.
The questions keep rolling in about converting traditional IRAS to Roths.
Kimberly Lankford answers readers' questions about the new rules that take effect in 2010.
The legislation that sparked the controversy actually says nothing about death panels or having anyone other than the patient control end-of-life decisions.
<p>Your child will have to file a tax return next spring if he or she earned over a certain amount.</p>
Several provisions of the economic-stimulus plan expire by the end of this year.
Funds from a college-savings account can cover tuition, fees, books and some lesser-known expenses.
You need to know how an insurance company handles claims before buying a policy from it.
You have special needs -- especially when deployed -- but you also have some special benefits.
You may need to make adjustments to your policies to make sure your child is covered when he or she goes to school.
Your rates could rise if your credit score declines. Here's what you can do.
The tax benefits of this IRA are hard to beat if you have tax-exempt deployment pay.
Starting August 20, card issuers will have to provide more disclosure of their rules and fees. Here's how cardholders will be affected.
Congress has approved more funding for the government's Car Allowance Rebate System, you might score a better deal selling your gas guzzler on your own.
A bill that took effect August 1 gives veterans and active-duty members of the military more help paying for college.
Before you apply for coverage, make sure that your medical records are accurate and that you have any conditions under control.
Here's a rundown of some of the common schemes and what you can do to protect yourself.
Consider getting help from a credit-counseling agency if any of these five situations apply to you.
It's up to you to figure out how much you owe Uncle Sam and make payments each quarter.
You can withdraw up to $10,000 penalty-free to buy or build a first home, but make sure you know the rules.
The rules vary based on the type of annuity and how you take the money.
If you recently tied the knot, your combined income may make this tax-advantaged retirement account off-limits for you.
Because Social Security won't provide a cost-of-living adjustment next year and Medicare Part B premiums likely will rise, some retirees will get smaller checks.
The economic-stimulus package provides a tax break, dealers have bargains, and the government's "cash for clunkers" program offers vouchers to help people buy more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Choosing the right benefit period plays a big role in how much you'll pay for coverage.
Shop around soon because some insurers haven't hiked term life premiums yet.