Rent or Buy in Retirement?If you sell the family manse because you are an empty nester or seeking a new climate, should you buy or rent your next home?October 11, 2024
Which Stings More: Snake Bite or Vet Bill?Here's some advice for pet owners wrestling with the cost of caring for their companion animals, and thinking about when to stopSeptember 30, 2024
Tips on TippingWith tip jars as ubiquitous as coffee cups, consumers must navigate a complex and often confusing landscape of gratuitySeptember 5, 2024
How to Plan a Last-Minute Gap YearMy husband and I were about to drive our son to college — until he changed his mindSeptember 3, 2024
Degrees of Difficulty8 ways to manage family finances when a spouse wants to go back to schoolSeptember 2, 2024
Buying a Car? Pay Your Price, Not the Dealer’sShop near and far, compile competing offers — and always be willing to walk awayJuly 22, 2024
How to Pay for a Wedding DayCost-effective ways that parents and grandparents can use to help defray the cost of their offspring's weddingJuly 18, 2024
How to Shop for Long-Term Care Policies (Beyond Comparing Costs)Reading the fine print before buying or triggering a plan can save you time, money and stressJuly 17, 2024
A Cautionary Tale: Prepaying Medical BillsSome health care providers are asking patients to pay the deductible on their insurance before being treated, but patients are not legally bound to do soMay 31, 2024
Collision DecisionRising insurance premiums lead one driver to consider cutting collision and comprehensive coverage for his automobileMay 27, 2024
3 Myths About Crowdfunding for Medical CareVery few of these efforts raise a significant amount of money, and rarely do donations go to the neediest peopleMay 24, 2024
Preparing to Relocate?Plan ahead and check references so you don’t get taken for a ride on moving dayMay 1, 2024
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Glasses Online?Companies that make spectacles and contact lenses are battling to grab bigger shares of a rapidly growing marketApril 18, 2024
Financial Tips for Never-Married CouplesUnmarried couples aged 50 and older are becoming more common, and they have a lot to learn about equitably sharing expensesApril 5, 2024
Drowning in DecisionsThe surfeit of options we face every day can cause ‘analysis paralysis’March 11, 2024
When a Loved One with Dementia Spends ExcessivelyRipple effects from unnecessary purchases and donations to scammers can cause havoc for families. Here’s how to prevent, spot and deal with the problem.March 6, 2024
The Best Money Moves to Make After a LayoffThrottle back spending, use side gigs to generate cash and buy good but affordable health insurance until you nail that new jobFebruary 19, 2024
How to Juggle Multiple College TuitionsCrunch time for college admissions is approaching, and families with more than one student face particularly expensive decisionsFebruary 15, 2024
Unlearning My Father's Lessons in FrugalityBut appreciating the wisdom that contributed to the success I enjoy todayJanuary 22, 2024
Good Friends and the Money GapWhat happens when one pal is a saver, the other a spender, and the bond between you two gets frayed? Learn more about this all-too-common situation.January 11, 2024
The Essentials of Retirement Plan RMDsRules for Required Minimum Distributions have changed and here’s what you need to knowDecember 14, 2023
Tell Santa to Lighten Up This YearWe downsized holiday gifts and spending, and it made my life so much easierDecember 5, 2023
Getting Smaller in RetirementNo, not your body, your next home — if you can radically downsizeNovember 28, 2023