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.

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.

Your 2010 Money Calendar

Key dates to bookmark for the year ahead.

The Year in Review

Kim Lankford reflects on the questions she received -- and advice she gave -- throughout 2009.

Year-End Financial Check-up

How well did you stick to a budget, pay down debt and save over the past year?

Turn Unwanted Gifts Into Cash

Get a head start on next year's holiday gift fund by selling stuff online.

5 Ways to Spend a Financial Windfall

You’ve come into a small fortune -- great! Now don’t blow it.

5 Alternatives to CDs

There are better things to do with your money than invest in another certificate of deposit if the one you have is maturing.

How to Divvy up Your Paycheck

Here's how much you can expect to spend on various categories each month.

Better Ways to Spend
Your Holiday-Gift Budget

You and your significant other could agree not to give each other presents and use the money to improve your finances instead.

Tips for Holiday Tipping

How to show your appreciation for good service.

How to Be Generous on a Budget

Even if you're strapped for cash, you can still give to charities and others in need this holiday season. Here's how.

2009 Best List: Credit & Banking

Protect your money with some of these tips.

2009 Best List: Financial Resources & Advice

Click here for info on the best stocks, bonds and funds sites.

What You Need to Know About Tipping

Be generous with people who provide you with good service all year long. But don’t fall for the tip jar.

Bank Roulette

If your bank fails, you probably won't lose any deposits or face hassles getting to your money.

Card Issuers Trawl for Deep Pockets

Credit card companies are using new methods to lure new customers.