Personal Finances

How to Leave an IRA to Grandkids

How to Leave an IRA to Grandkids

Diane Pearson, CFP, CDFA | September 17, 2014

Leaving an IRA to your grandchildren rather than your children could make it more valuable to your family. Heirs who…

Make Your Cottage Cheese Last Longer
Money Savers

Make Your Cottage Cheese Last Longer

July 31, 2014

Sometimes you need only a dollop of ricotta to spiff up a swirl of pasta or to make a better…

How to Get an Absolutely, Totally Free Credit Score

How to Get an Absolutely, Totally Free Credit Score

June 2, 2014

(And avoid the phony ones) We no longer have to pay to learn the credit scores that play a big…

Loving Gifts to Give Your Heirs (Long Before You Die)

Loving Gifts to Give Your Heirs (Long Before You Die)

March 26, 2014

You don’t have to wait until you pass away to bestow financial benefits upon your eventual heirs. And there are…

Best Credit Cards for 2014

Best Credit Cards for 2014

Odysseas Papadimitriou | February 4, 2014

6% Back on Groceries, 5% on Gas and More Choosing the best credit cards for your needs depends on the…

How to Help Parents in Financial Need
Personal Finances

How to Help Parents in Financial Need

Robert ­Mauterstock, CFP, CLU, ChFC | September 19, 2013

Your retirement and your spouse’s retirement might not be the only ones you have to pay for. More than 20%…

Calling Customer Service? Tips to Get Heard
Money Savers

Calling Customer Service? Tips to Get Heard

Adam Goldkamp | July 15, 2013

Three new tricks worth trying when you must phone a customer service call center… Get angry at the voice-recognition system…

Not Happy with Your Financial Adviser? What to Do…
Financial Advisers

Not Happy with Your Financial Adviser? What to Do…

Sheryl Garrett, CFP | November 28, 2012

Financial advisers can provide valuable help, but problems often arise that could prevent you from getting the most value for…

Is Your Retirement Plan in Danger of Becoming an Orphan
Retirement Planning

Is Your Retirement Plan in Danger of Becoming an Orphan

Rania V. Sedhom, JD | September 10, 2012

The warning signs A profit-sharing, 401(k), defined-benefit, or other qualified retirement plan becomes an “orphan” plan when it no longer…

Medical Scams

Medical Scams

Evan S. Levine, MD | August 30, 2012

How greedy doctors and hospitals threaten your well-being Even though the overwhelming majority of physicians are honest and hard-working and…

The Ultimate Cheapskate
Money Savers

The Ultimate Cheapskate

Jeff Yeager | August 22, 2012

In the current economic climate, many of us are looking for ways to cut back on our spending. But the…

Made in America—Great Products Manufactured In the USA

Made in America—Great Products Manufactured In the USA

Todd Lipscomb | June 28, 2012

Do you want to support your country by buying American, only you don’t know what’s made in the USA anymore?…

Go Your Own Way: Eight Alternatives to a Traditional Funeral
Estate Planning

Go Your Own Way: Eight Alternatives to a Traditional Funeral

Joshua Slocum | June 6, 2012

When a loved one dies, his/her relatives, friends or estate often pay upward of $10,000 for a "full-service" funeral without…

How to Stretch Your Laundry Detergent
Money Savers

How to Stretch Your Laundry Detergent

May 22, 2012

If you have laundry but not enough detergent, add one-quarter cup of baking soda to make up the difference. You…

When You Inherit an IRA…Avoid These Mistakes That Can Cost You Big
Retirement Accounts

When You Inherit an IRA…Avoid These Mistakes That Can Cost You Big

Ed Slott, CPA | May 17, 2012

An inherited IRA can provide a lifetime of tax-deferred or tax-free investment growth. But as you try to build your…