Money

Do you still need your home phone and costly cable? Or could it be time to cut the cord?

With financial experts constantly talking about whether the Fed will raise interest rates, what can get lost are the on-the-ground consequences for regular Americans.

Getting a new car is both fun and stressful. Knowing the pros and pitfalls can help you make the right decision with confidence.

It seems perfectly rational: Surely the candidate you back will be good for markets—and vice versa. Yet it turns out basing investing decisions on politics is trouncing your bottom line.

Less than a decade after the worst financial collapse since the Great Depression, frighteningly few Americans have even $1,000 available to cover an emergency expense. In fact, according to Bankrate.com …

You’d think the wealthiest Americans would have equally lush savings accounts, wouldn’t you? You’ll be shocked by the truth.

We know getting your personal finances in order sounds difficult. But avoiding these five simple goofs will get you well on your way to economic freedom.

We’re getting ready to embark on the most expensive time of the year. Whether you sink or swim depends largely on your commitment to creating a personal finance life jacket.

The contentious election is now imperiling the nation’s leading employers, as small business owners fear expanding in turbulent times.

Traditionally renting is what you did when you couldn’t afford to buy. But with more and more Americans priced out of owning, landlords are exploiting our diminishing options.