Saving Money

Take these steps on Earth Day and every other day to benefit the environment and your pocketbook.

After establishing a solid financial foundation in your 20s, use the next decade of your life to keep building and protecting your wealth.

Tend to these tasks now to achieve your financial independence later.

Learn how one couple managed to save $1 million for their retirement.

Branch closures set a new record. Expect more mobile and ATM services.

Staying on the job a few extra years can deliver a more secure retirement.

If you’re like the majority of taxpayers, you’ll likely get a refund this spring, and chances are it will be a nice chunk of change. The average refund ...

You have a job, maybe even a good one, but your paychecks never seem to stretch as far as you think they should and ends never quite seem to meet. You ...

A look at strategies from personal finance bloggers to help you save more money.

Competition is heating up. We help you choose the best deal.

Aggressive savers can turn to taxable accounts, SEP IRAs and variable annuities after hitting the limit in tax-advantaged retirement plans.

There’s only one thing better than getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free. Our list of 64 freebies is packed with more ...

A look at tips from personal finance bloggers about ways to save more.

During America Saves Week, take these steps to begin preparing for a brighter financial future.

These ten financial headaches don’t have to turn into migraines.

Our five-step plan will help you choose your timetable and get you there on schedule.

Americans are being misled by expiration dates on package labels.

Here's how to sell cards you don't want.

Expert advice for young adults on how to manage their finances.

Get your financial house in order with help from these expert tips.

If you're hoping to earn a decent return on your money, the best place to stash it depends on how soon you'll need it.

You don’t have to inherit money, win the lottery, or even be the next Bill Gates or Warren Buffett to become financially secure. With a little bit of ...

Follow these tips to save money on holiday purchases.

We pick the most promising tech innovations in personal finance.

Cutting your lodging costs can stretch your travel dollar.

Nearly everyone has holes in their budgets. And as with other kinds of leaks, you may have hardly noticed some of them. But those small drips can quickly ...

Funding a health savings account can help cut your expenses.

The Affordable Care Act will have a big impact on people with preexisting conditions, early retirees and young people.

Before you lock in, make sure the early-withdrawal penalty isn’t onerous.

With interest rates so low, you should do all you can to make your money grow faster.

Cut your cable cord and save money by getting your TV fix online.

Cut your cable cord and save money by getting quality screen time online.

Living well isn’t all about denial. It can also lead to dinero.

Skip the campus store, and go online to find the best deals on used and rental books.

Give students the tools they need to master their finances.

Use this versatile account to get tax-free income and a whole lot more.

You can spend less without cutting the cord entirely.

Tips from a few of our favorite personal finance bloggers about keeping spending under control and making wise buying choices.

They’re polishing a tarnished image with better rates, no-strings checking accounts and cash to lure new customers.

Agree on how long they'll stay, what the house rules will be and how much they'll pay.

There is scant evidence that companies are in a cash bind that could interrupt tomorrow's dividends.

Keen on Japanese stocks? This fund offsets the currency risk.

The son of Vanguard’s founder uses computer models to identify attractive small-company stocks.

With these controversial securities, you’ll earn more if rates go up.

Children can open an account if they have earned income.

Take these steps so you don't get hit with inactivity fees.

When life takes a toll, here's how to brighten your prospects.

Many insurers will give you a discount of about 5% on your homeowners premium for installing an automatic standby generator.

Follow these tips to save on equipment and rounds of golf.