Budgeting

Ground Rules for Boomerang Kids

It’s okay to help, but don’t coddle.

A Systems-Analyst-Turned-Writer’s Novel Idea Bears Fruit

Ali Hosseini of Hudson, Massachusetts, who came to the U.S. in 1975, quit his job four years ago to write a novel. Much belt-tightening later, The Lemon Grove is about to be published.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

How Americans Rank When It Comes to Discussing Money With Kids

A recent survey shows that parents in the U.S. spend less time talking with their children about financial issues than parents in other countries do.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Why Your Credit-Card Debt Won't Die

We tend to pay off the card with the smallest balance first, regardless of the interest rate.

6 Things to Know About Daily Deals

Sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial may not offer as much of a discount as you think.

Introducing the Kip App

Available on the iPad, our new app is so cool I can hardly stand it, and I invite you to see for yourself.

The Fees and Shortcomings of Celebrity-Endorsed Prepaid Debit Cards

They may be trendy, but these cards carry fees and won't help you build credit.

11 Tips to Be a Better Saver

Start early, set goals and follow these other steps to build up your cash reserves.

8 Tips to Be a Smarter Consumer

Find out how to get better customer service, score the best deals and protect your identity.

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Take some time to get your money matters in order with these tips.

7 Strategies to Build an Emergency Fund

You can find cash to set aside for a rainy day -- even if you're living paycheck to paycheck.

9 Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund

You could be hit by any of these unexpected expenses, so make sure you have the money to pay for them.

4 Money-Etiquette Questions Answered

Our etiquette experts guide you through four awkward money moments.

Feeding a Family on $300 a Month

Cookbook author Carol Scudere of Powell, Ohio, is showing Americans how to make chuck roast taste like osso buco and other inexpensive ways to put tasty food on the table.

4 Online Tools to Fix Your Finances

Go online to budget, learn the basics, save money and ditch the paper.

Escape the Debt Trap

If your loans are holding you back—or you simply want to chip away at what you owe—try these strategies.

Tightwads and Spendthrifts

Both of these extreme spending personalities suffer pain and guilt when faced with opening up their wallets. Here's how you can strike a better balance.

Proactive Strategies for Coping With Economic Chaos

Our goal here at Kiplinger's is to help you take control of your finances in a turbulent world.

Living Well in a Little House

Freelance journalist Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell and her husband, of Yellville, Arkansas, chose to downsize to a 480-square-foot lake house that they share with their five dogs.