Joan Goldwasser

Here's what you need to know to protect your savings and investments.

When it comes to credit report errors, a new federal agency has your back.

Follow these steps to ensure a smooth transition.

Don’t be swayed by your school’s logo on the plastic.

Many banks offer accounts with a no-minimum balance.

You can rack up points quickly with these cards.

Barclaycard Ring MasterCard encourages cardholders to join an online community.

These cards can help business owners get cash back and discounts on supplies and services.

If you plan on traveling outside the U.S., consider getting a card with both a magnetic stripe and smart chip.

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

Your car’s been towed and you bail it out by using your credit card to get a $200 cash advance at the nearest ATM.

Find out exactly how much you should tip your letter carrier, babysitter, hairstylist and other service providers at the end of the year.

Keep tabs on your balance, or you could be forced to pay hefty fees.

If you’re fed up with your bank’s excessive fees, low interest rates on savings and poor customer service, it may be time to make a change.

Bank of America’s announcement that early next year it would start charging most customers $5 a month to use their debit cards drew howls of protest.

Say goodbye to Southwest Airlines' simple Rapid Rewards frequent-flier program.

Five steps to help you leave your current bank and start over somewhere else

You can earn up to 2% and still sleep tight. Willing to take a risk? You could snag 4%.

Microfinance investments can yield 5.5% or more -- often while helping schools and nonprofits.

Question: Should I suspend my retirement-plan contributions until I’ve paid off $22,000 of debt?John, a police commander, quit using his three credit …

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Donors now have more tools to ensure their money is well spent.

In case of fraud, your legal protections may be limited.

Fund sponsors are migrating toward strong European financial institutions.

The e-version saves taxpayers money but complicates gift-giving.

As your college freshman prepares for dorm life, a credit card may be on her must-have list.