Best Ways Consumers Can Protect Themselves

From lodging a complaint to avoiding scams, here's what you need to know.

5 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund

Use the influx of cash to improve your financial situation.

How to Get More Cash

If your unemployment benefits have ended or you just need a little extra money, follow these six tips.

10 Great Movie Rentals That Will Pay You Back

Here are some timeless classics from which we all can learn valuable personal-finance lessons

Use 'em or Lose 'em

Gift cards are friendlier, as long as you remember to spend them.

How to Kick Holiday Debt

To pay down your plastic, stay focused -- and use these tips to make the task easier.

Air-Miles Cards for International Travel

Rack up points for overseas flights with these credit-card deals.

Where to Find Free Money

State treasuries are holding nearly $33 billion in unclaimed assets. Some of it could be yours.

Solutions to Real-Life Money Challenges

You have questions. We have answers.

7 Sneaky Savings Strategies for
Generation Y

Try these tricks to build a better financial future.

Is Your Bank Safe?

Bank failures are at their highest level in more than 15 years. How is yours doing?

Ask the Editors: Real-Life Money Management Questions and Guidance

Kiplinger editors provide answers to readers' real-life questions about credit scores, banking fees, savings rates, and much more.

Close a Credit-Card Account to Avoid Fees?

You might have to pay if you don't use your card, but you could hurt your credit score if you close the account.

More on Showing ID When Paying With a Card

Here's why you should think twice about handing over identification when paying with a credit card -- and what to do if the merchant won't accept your card if you refuse to show ID.

Ask the Editors: Real-Life Personal Finance Questions and Guidance

We have answers to all your money-management questions.

10 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Saving

Follow these tips to spend less and pocket the money you save.

Showing ID When Paying With a Card

Do you have to hand over your driver's license when a merchant asks?

5 Sites That Help You Save Money

Lower your insurance rates, get service providers to compete for your business, find free stuff and more.

More Credit-Card Fees Coming

Be on the lookout for these changes when you get your statement.

Money Lessons from Celebrated U.S. Presidents

Give your wallet a rest on Presidents Day weekend, and, instead, adopt just one new money-management discipline among those championed in these famous quotes from our nation’s celebrated leaders.

How to Find Lost Money

States and federal agencies have billions of dollars in unclaimed assets. Here's how to find out if any of it is yours.

Government Moves to Rein in
Debt Collectors

Mistakes and harassment are cited as reasons for closer scrutiny from regulators. New laws could be next.

Protect Your Identity Every Day

Follow these tips so that you never become a victim of ID theft.

FAQs On the New Credit Card Rules

Sweeping changes shift the game in your favor.

Text Yourself and Save More Money

Text-message reminders can boost your bank account (imho).

Paper Records: What to Toss,
What to Keep

You can deep-six most of your documents and go digital with the rest.

Understanding the New Overdraft Coverage Rules

New federal regulations make it easier to avoid outrageous overdraft fees.

Are Balance Transfers Still a Good Deal?

Some of these offers from credit-card companies aren't as appealing as they used to be.

No More Instant Credit at the
Cash Register?

New Federal Reserve rules will make it harder for retailers to extend credit on the spot.

Money-Market Rules Set to Change

Beware Refund-Anticipation Loans

There are other ways to get cash fast without the high interest rates and fees.

Debit Versus Credit Cards for Kids

Teens usually don't have the maturity to handle credit wisely.

Resolve to Save Money on Food

I confess that I eat out too much -- but I have a plan to change my money-wasting ways.

Share Your Spending Habits

A new site lets you post your credit card purchases for others to see what you're buying.

7 Money Confessions and Resolutions for the New Year

Face your financial faults this year.

Get Free Financial Advice Friday

Financial planners will be standing by to take your calls on Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Days.

Ways to Cut Spending So You Can Save More

Follow these steps to add more to your retirement account each month.

New Credit Card Rules: What to Expect

Consumers will get more protections when a new law takes effect in February.

Haggling May Help Lower Bills

Don't be afraid to challenge a rate increase.

Save for Now -- and for Later

With a fat emergency fund, this high school teacher can also afford to start a Roth IRA.