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What to do when you can’t make car payments

What to do when you can’t make car payments

If you have a car that's too costly, but are handling the rest of your financial life well, you do have options.

Recession-weary consumers find haggling can cut costs

— When Greg Schmidt was shopping for a bathroom vanity, paying full price never was an option. When he found one...

 

Keep cost per use in mind when shopping

Is a $150 pair of jeans a better deal than a $50 pair? Is a $60-per-month gym membership worth it? Should you spend...

 

Your Retirement

5 things retirees should know about their taxes

Waiting in line at a free tax-preparation service for 60-plus seniors, Gerald Kleman...

How to find a good financial planner

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

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...

Manage Your Finances

Wells Fargo positioned to increase profits as economy improves

Q I hear good things about Wells Fargo & Co. Is its stock ready for a comeback?

Recalls’ effect on insurance won’t be immediate

If you own one of the millions of vehicles recently recalled by Toyota, you may wonder whether...

Contacting hiring manager works best in job hunt

The Five O'Clock Club, a national organization for job seekers, knows a thing or two about the job...