Makin' Money

How much should I save for retirement? Wouldn't you like to know? Most of us wonder if we've really set aside enough for life's later stages,...

A couple of weeks ago I was at a credit union and a manager mentioned that customers care deeply about their credit scores. It wasn't the case even...

Millions of Americans are struggling to save more. The worst job market since the 1930s has convinced us that we need to shore up our personal...

I've noticed an increase in pitches from folks promoting the financial benefits of self-directed IRAs. It's an IRA held by a trustee or custodian...

President Obama's aid to student borrowers is okay. It will allow graduates to consolidate and reduce the interest rates on their student loans. It...

Mark Kantrowitz is the go-to person when it comes to anything involving financial aid for college and graduate school. He's the publisher of the...

More evidence of a soft economy: The home remodeling market. The latest reading from the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity from the Joint...

It's hardly surprising that Americans don't trust banks and other financial institutions. Think Bank of America's $5 debit card fee; the wide array...

Its official: the Social Security Administration says beneficiaries will get a 3.6% increase for 2012--the first since 2009.

It looks like folks on Social Security will get their first cost-of-living increase since 2009 come January. That's according to the American...