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Recession-weary consumers find haggling can cut costs

Recession-weary consumers find haggling can cut costs

A survey of 1,000 shoppers last year by Consumer Reports showed that more than two-thirds of Americans tried to...

Even in tight times, it's possible to start saving

Sometimes, turning spenders into savers is as easy as setting up an automatic transfer from checking to savings. Other...

 

Tax credits could cause headaches on '09 return

Many taxpayers will need to fill out a Schedule M or have it done by their tax preparer to calculate the exact credit...

 

Your Retirement

Know the best time of year to retire

You may have spent a lot of time thinking about what age to retire, but have you thought...

Retirement strategies for all ages

A successful retirement depends largely on the steps you take during different stages of...

Retirement tips for individuals

Your go-to guide for retirement plans, including what types, how they work, and the...

Rebuilding a nest egg

It may be a hard pill to swallow, but shoveling more money into savings is the best remedy...

Five great ideas for dealing with your taxes in retirement

Benjamin Franklin famously said that "in this world, nothing can be said to be certain,...

IRA resource guide

Wondering if it's time to start a retirement savings plan? The answer, no matter how old...

How to find a good financial planner

The financial planning profession is growing explosively as millions of aging baby boomers...

Manage Your Finances

Gail MarksJarvis: College aid often comes down to timing, disclosure

You might be tapped out and fretting about money for college.

Take control of costs, investment choices, exit strategies in your retirement plan

Getting serious again about socking away money for retirement? You're not alone.

Fiduciary standard sought for all who give investment advice

At the lower left-hand corner of the homepage of the brokerage firm Edward Jones (www.edwardjones....

Eat out for less

Here are 10 strategies to save money and still have a satisfying meal out.