Save Money on Utilities
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Here are 15 quick, cheap and easy ways to cut your electricity, heat and water use, while also cutting your...
Budgeting & Savings
Save Money on Transportation
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
The average cost of owning and driving a car 15,000 miles a year is $8,121 according to the American Automobile...
Save Money on Practically Everything
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Want to save a buck? How about a few hundred or a couple thousand?
Budgeting: Save Money on Food
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average American family of four spends $8,513 per year on groceries—that’s $709...
Save Money on Entertainment
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
If your recent “nights out” consist of a walk to your mailbox to pick up your latest Netflix movie or...
Save Money on Credit, Debt and Banking
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Make sure you aren’t paying more than you should—and that you’re getting all the benefits you deserve—with these 11 tips:...
Marriage and Money
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Once upon a time, you found that special someone to spend the rest of your life with, and now the...
Make Investing a Habit
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
To reach your savings goals, you have to incorporate investing into your budget and financial plan. Here are some easy...
How to Handle Debt
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
How much debt is too much? It depends. That's not the answer you wanted, perhaps, but it's the only sensible...
Investing: Control Your Risks
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
The risks you are prepared to take will influence the kinds of investments you make and the return you should...
Bankruptcy, the Last Resort
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
When you can’t possibly pay what you owe and informal arrangements with creditors have failed, it might be time to...
Money Management: Why You Need an Emergency Fund
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Kiplinger contributing editor Cameron Huddleston learned this lesson the hard way: Everybody needs an . She shares her experience here...
Personal Finance: What to Ask a Financial Adviser
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Financial advisers and planners attend seminars and classes and read books so they can learn how to win your business...
Put Your Finances on Autopilot
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
When you lived at home, your biggest financial concern was probably how to spend your weekly allowance. Now that you're...
Need Help Meeting Financial Goals? Get a Money Buddy
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
In late 2006, a man we’ll call Patrick faced more than $66,000 of debt in credit cards, student loans and...
How to Pick a Financial Planner
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
It’s not always easy to take a dispassionate view of your own financial situation and decide on the proper mix...
Budget Planner: Nine Financial Moves for New Moms and Dads
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
If you’re thinking about starting a family, or a baby is already on the way, you’re probably bracing yourself for...
Save Money on Investing
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Looking for a partner in wealth? Your company 401(k) is a smart choice because you defer paying taxes on your...