Individual U.S. investors aren't happy with the current bear market, but they're not panicking, and most are sticking with their investment strategies, according to a sampling of financial planners across the country.
A day at the ballpark doesn't have to empty your wallet.
CNN's Christine Romans reports on ways to trick yourself into saving money.
Mortgage crisis. Failing economy. Debt. The buzz words that have been circulating lately are more than just an issue for the upcoming election -- they can also affect your personal pocketbook. So what should you do with your money in this kind of market?
With credit markets ever so tight, many families are deciding against shopping for new houses and, instead, are remodeling their current homes. But there can be financial pitfalls in remodeling, especially for those taking on major tasks such as room additions or full kitchen makeovers.
At the Corner Pub on Cincinnati's west side, bartender Melissa Metz can count the cost of the economic hangover in the stack of bills she has at the end of a shift.
Gas prices have been surging to record highs. But it's not just the gas bill that drivers are getting socked with. The costs of car insurance, tires, licensing and registration are on the rise, too. But there are some strategies you can use to cut the cost of owning your car.
With gas prices rising, it might be time to re-think your commute. CNN's Ali Velshi reports.
Crunching the numbers on college costs has been a particularly grim task for parents of incoming freshmen this year.
With foreclosures and bankruptcy affecting millions of homeowners, CNN's Larry King on Tuesday talked to several experts in the real estate industry to get advice on handling the mortgage meltdown.
Individual U.S. investors aren't happy with the current bear market, but they're not panicking, and most are sticking with their investment strategies, according to a sampling of financial planners across the country.
A day at the ballpark doesn't have to empty your wallet.
CNN's Christine Romans reports on ways to trick yourself into saving money.
Mortgage crisis. Failing economy. Debt. The buzz words that have been circulating lately are more than just an issue for the upcoming election -- they can also affect your personal pocketbook. So what should you do with your money in this kind of market?
With credit markets ever so tight, many families are deciding against shopping for new houses and, instead, are remodeling their current homes. But there can be financial pitfalls in remodeling, especially for those taking on major tasks such as room additions or full kitchen makeovers.
At the Corner Pub on Cincinnati's west side, bartender Melissa Metz can count the cost of the economic hangover in the stack of bills she has at the end of a shift.
Gas prices have been surging to record highs. But it's not just the gas bill that drivers are getting socked with. The costs of car insurance, tires, licensing and registration are on the rise, too. But there are some strategies you can use to cut the cost of owning your car.
With gas prices rising, it might be time to re-think your commute. CNN's Ali Velshi reports.
Crunching the numbers on college costs has been a particularly grim task for parents of incoming freshmen this year.
With foreclosures and bankruptcy affecting millions of homeowners, CNN's Larry King on Tuesday talked to several experts in the real estate industry to get advice on handling the mortgage meltdown.
Deadlines are everywhere. But if you miss one of these, it can bite you in the wallet.
CNN's Ali Velshi reports on how to keep your head above water in today's shaky economy.
Q: My bank offers overdraft protection. Should I use it?
In his hunt for a new home, Demetrius Stroud crunched the numbers to find out that, with gas prices climbing, moving near an Amtrak station is the best thing for his wallet.
After Sandra Hanna graduated from college, she moved back to her parents' home so she could save some money. A year later, she moved out with a stash of $8,000 to help pay for her new life.
In this unstable economy an emergency fund is a must. CNN's Ali Velshi reports.
There is a savvy way to invest if you want your money to match your morals. CNN's Christine Romans reports.
Question: I'm thinking about buying a timeshare. Would it be a worthwhile investment?
Since Hurricane Katrina blew ashore nearly three years ago and caused massive damage along the Gulf Coast, families in many coastal states have found it difficult and costly to get comprehensive homeowners insurance.
Americans are changing how they shop to combat high food prices. iReporters say they're planning trips to the grocery store with military precision -- arming themselves with coupons and making sure they're in the right shoppers' clubs to get the best deals.
The stress from deepening debt is becoming a major pain in the neck -- and the back and the head and the stomach -- for millions of Americans.
Renters may be the biggest winners in the current housing slump, especially in places like Florida, Las Vegas and Southern California, that have thousands of vacant for-sale and foreclosed homes and condos on the market.
Does filling the gas tank leave your wallet empty and spirit sputtering? Get used to both because almost everything car-related is costing more.
Diana Bardsley wiped tears from her eyes as she recalled taking food off her plate to feed her beloved spaniel Hunter and two Siamese cats.
The housing market may be suffering, but a mortgage expert says investing now is a smart move. CNN's Ali Velshi reports.
Many Americans allowed themselves to fantasize about large-screen TVs, European vacations and other luxuries when they learned of the federal rebates they'd be getting this spring and early summer.
Charles Nelson has paid about $30,000 in rent since moving into a spacious four-bedroom home in August. He was stunned when a real estate agent knocked on his door recently and said the home was in foreclosure.
At The Wine Rack, where sales from the $10-and-under shelves are booming, Jocelyn Vorbach says aloud what most of her customers won't: Friendships now have price tags, and dinner guests are gauged.
The clock is ticking for recent college grads to find jobs. CNN's Ali Velshi reports on what to expect in the search.
Jorge Fernandez strolls across the used-car parking lot littered with dozens upon dozens of sport utility vehicles the size of small tugboats.
It's a 12-year-old oft-mocked clunker of an automobile.
Introductions were a hasty formality when Christopher Wiggins and his family arrived, tousled and tired, at a Greyhound station in Florida in March. Wiggins' wife and three of their kids weren't merely meeting his aunt and uncle; they would be living with them indefinitely.
Keeping financial secrets from your spouse or partner can threaten your relationship and checkbook.
Shoppers have been lugging ever-larger products to their ever-bigger cars for years. Now, more of them are feeling so pinched by the sagging economy that they are embracing a new behavior: buying a little at a time.
Joan Kohler is not a typical new scooter customer.
Americans facing rising gasoline and diesel prices are cycling about, saddling up, singing out and, sometimes, resorting to violent symbolism.
Q. The price of milk, rice and other food basics is soaring. How can I reduce my grocery bill while still providing my family with nutritious food?
Forced to pay for once-free sandwich toppings and twice as much for some steak cuts, shoppers are wondering whether higher grocery bills and restaurant tabs truly reflect the trickle down of a global rise in food prices.
Cure those college loan blues with some basic ways to pay them down quicker.
They drive hybrid cars, if they drive at all; shop at local stores, if they shop at all; and pay off their credit cards every month, if they use them at all.
Marcel Holmstrom didn't talk to his father for six months because of money. When his dad sold the family home for a tidy sum, Holmstrom thought part of the windfall would come to him.
An unexpected inheritance is a blessing if you know how to handle the windfall. CNN's Christine Romans reports.
The for-sale listings on the online hub Craigslist come with plaintive notices, like the one from the teenager in Georgia who said her mother lost her job and pleaded, "Please buy anything you can to help out."
Albertsons supermarket said "no," and so did Macy's department store and a local grocer.
CNN's Ali Velshi helps sort out what kind of mortgage is right for you.
The stock market hasn't been kind to investors in recent months, and that could be taking a toll on the Section 529 college savings accounts that many parents have set up for their kids. But families need to think carefully before tinkering too much with these tax-favored plans.
Noel Bosse and Ken Davis watch as the numbers keep spinning at the gas pump -- 70 bucks, 80 bucks. Gulp, guzzle, then it stops: $101 for about 25 gallons.
Parents have a lot to worry about in these difficult economic times. It costs more for everything from food to gas to clothes. It's hard for them to be a good example for their kids when it comes to being prudent with money.
Entrepreneur and author of 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki says he learned financial responsibility as a child.
Steadily rising food costs aren't just causing grocery shoppers to do a double-take at the checkout line -- they're also changing the very ways we feed our families.
You know how good it feels when you fish a $10 bill out of your jeans pocket right before it hits the wash. Imagine coming into hundreds of dollars from a savings bond or a bank account you forgot about.
The tax system collects its due, even from a class of workers with little likelihood of claiming a refund and no hope of drawing a Social Security check.
For gay couples, the April 15 tax filing deadline can be a reminder of the disparities they face, even in a nation that is becoming more accepting of same-sex couples.
Tax season became a little more taxing this year, with the average person spending more than a day and more than $200 collecting, calculating and compiling those numbers for the tax man, according to a report based on Internal Revenue Service figures.
With the cost of college more expensive than ever, CNN's Christine Romans looks at how to save money.
Terri Lovin and her husband, Harold, may have had the world's most expensive pizza ... at $117 a pie. No, it's not gourmet dining. A cashier charged the couple twice for the $22.50 pizza.
If you're angling for a raise or hunting for a better-paying job, chances are you've wondered what your peers are earning. Salary Web sites claim to tell you just that, but whether or not you're getting a clear picture of the money depends on who you ask.
Looking for love this Valentine's day? Make sure Cupid's arrow doesn't hit your wallet.
A new program to help delinquent mortgage borrowers stave off foreclosure doesn't really help much, according to some experts.
Use a credit card or use a debit card ?
If you can afford to pay a little more up front, it can add up to big savings in the long run.
Sometimes you get what you don't pay for. Here are nearly two dozen of the best freebies and -- most important -- how to score them.
Slow and steady wins the race, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Those dueling proverbs sum up the investing mind.
You've done your homework. You've navigated countless car dealerships at the end of the month and quarter, with Internet quotes in hand so you know what's out there. You know about rebates and why invoice price may still leave you out of pocket. You've studied "The Donald's" negotiating skills. And you still can't find a car at a price that suits.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time in about a week in January amid rumblings about a recession. While Wall Street may celebrate the lower rates, what will it mean for the average consumer? CNN personal finance editor Gerri Willis breaks it down.
When it comes to saving, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. A recent TD Ameritrade survey shows that 40 percent of people who make New Year's resolutions cite saving more money as a goal. However, the same poll also found that nearly half of those who resolve to stash away more bucks abandon that plan within a month.
It's costing us more and more money to fill up the gas tank. And while that's unlikely to change anytime soon, there are some tricks to getting the most value per gas dollar.
Krista Wallis, her husband, Joe, and her 19-year-old son from a previous marriage were living a pretty good life in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Tax filing day is just around the corner, but some Americans may not be ready to submit their returns by April 15. Others may not have the cash to pay the tax they owe.
Boosting your credit score is more important than ever. CNN's Ali Velshi has some tips.
When it comes to choosing life insurance, your family's well-being could be on the line.
Movie with the girls. Ka-ching! An $8 focaccia sandwich for lunch. Ka-ching. The cat's blood-pressure medicine. Ka-ching! Late fees, insurance, utility bills. Ka-ching, ka-ching, ka-ching. Sure, you could save money -- if only you could stop spending it.
When she was laid off in February, Patricia Guerrero was making $70,000 a year. Weeks later, with bills piling up and in need of food for her family, this middle-class mother did something she never thought she would do: She went to a food bank.
What pushed Priscilla Maddox was the relentless smell of vanilla.
Alan Castro started a textbook reselling business while in college. The company prospered, allowing him to retire at 44.
In this week's "Right On Your Money," learn how filing your tax return correctly can get you extra money from the IRS.
CNN's Christine Romans takes a look at how students can earn an A in financial aid on this week's 'Right On Your Money.'
Many workers start saving for retirement in their 20s, but not everyone. What to do when you start later.
CNN's Christine Romans brings us the story of a man who invests in inventions on this week's 'Right On Your Money.'
Falling stock prices and talk of recession have some looking for different ways to invest. On this week's "Right On Your Money"
CNN's Christine Romans shows us a side of politics you might not know: the big bucks of political memorabilia.
Paul Navone donated millions to two New Jersey schools on $11 an hour. How'd he do it?
A non-profit helps people in the developing world with an interest-free loan to people with a business plan and a dream.
