If you haven’t shopped for a bank lately, you could really be missing out. Rapid rate changes, the rise of online banking and new technologies are all changing what it means to have a good bank.

Having a baby is a beautifully emotional event, and it is also something of a wild card. You can count on it changing your life in many ways, but you can’t always predict how. One thing you can do is try to control the extent to which having a baby shakes up your budget. This… Continue reading Budgeting for a Baby: Financial Planning Tips

Starting your first job? See why starting your first budget as soon as you start your first job can help you get more out of your hard-earned money.

Should all your accounts be at one bank, or should you be splitting them up? There are advantages to each approach, and the right answer for you may depend on the total size of your deposits.

Social security gives you a choice between collecting smaller benefits sooner or larger benefits later. Learn how to calculate your breakeven age and other factors when deciding the right age to collect social security.

Is your debt the problem kind? Find out what makes some debt better than others, and how to tell whether you have good debt or bad debt.

Trying to decide between two job offers? Don’t overlook the importance of healthcare and retirement benefits. Differences in benefit packages can more than make up for differences in salaries.

These nine savings accounts offer tax breaks that could help you keep the money you earn and make it work for you. Find out if you can benefit from one of these tax-advantaged savings vehicles.

Some characteristics of market cycles, and why they can be so hard to recognize.

Seniors are a prime target for con artists. Here’s how to help if you suspect your mother or father has been taken for a ride.