personal finance

Holiday shoppers can avoid Louisiana sales tax on purchases of most items during the state's newest tax-free period.

Many retailers -- including Amazon, Macy's and Target -- have altered their return policies to reflect the extended 2020 holiday shopping season.

Is Target open on Thanksgiving? Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving? What about Best Buy, Costco and others? We’re tracking dozens of major retailers that…

Take advantage of technology to make building your savings and investing it a seamless – and pain-free – process.

Want to go beyond the Envelope Budget? Try this free budgeting spreadsheet to draw up your own plan and get a firm grip on where your money is going. …

An oldie but goodie, the envelope budget is a great place to start for beginning budgeters. Here’s how it works.

Don't let those holiday sale promotions persuade you into buying something now that will be much cheaper later.

Contributing Editor Lisa Gerstner runs through the new variables of the 2020 open enrollment season. Also, hosts Sandy Block and David Muhlbaum talk a…

Don’t rush to withdraw any 2020 profits from the market. 2021 is looking good.

Since the deadline is right around the corner, quick action is needed for college students who are eligible for a stimulus check.

Ideally, living at home should provide a way to improve your financial well-being and lay the groundwork for future success.

President-Elect Biden wants more consumer protections and perks for the middle class and seniors.

Millennials have been between a rock and a hard place for years. The global pandemic has made matters worse for this generation, but there are some st…

Budgets don’t exist to make your life miserable. In fact, they’re there to make your life better. My own budget evolution shows how having a spending …

Think of it as a flexible tool to prioritize—and achieve—your goals.

Are you doing all that you can to ensure your financial future will be secure? See if you are on track, or whether there’s an area (or two) where you …

Suffering from recession fatigue, this generation nevertheless can’t afford to shy away from stocks. Here’s how Millennials should prioritize their re…

If you’ve spoiled your kids – or are worried you might spoil them – here are some steps to take to help ensure they become financially independent.

Sharing what you’ve learned about getting ahead in life financially is a worthy endeavor that can pay off mightily. This “wealth responsibility” can c…

Whether to take a private student loan or refinance a federal student loan comes down to several factors, including your comfort level with the paymen…

Don’t miss out on must-have items that could sell out long before Black Friday.

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy offer a tuition-free educat…

The pandemic has retailers and consumers reconsidering their approach to holiday shopping.

The new president and a fresh Congress will sooner or later have to face the twin safety net programs, both sorely in need of help.

When you’re meeting with your financial planner, do you talk about your budget? If not, you should.

For Veterans Day, we run through benefits and programs meant to offset some of the financial risks service members take on. Also, hosts David Muhlbaum…