Personal Finance
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.
Kids and Money: Practical approaches
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Filling out student loan form gets easier Photo
I think it's safe to say most high school seniors and their parents would rather sandblast the oil stains from the garage floor or rearrange the attic than fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. more
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Teaching teens to tip Photo
You know the symptoms when the waiter delivers the bill: the sweaty palms, the frog in your throat, the brain cramps. more
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Consider Insuring Your Student's Tuition
You probably carry insurance on your college student to cover trips to the hospital emergency room, automobile fender benders, and perhaps even dorm or apartment thefts. It's second nature. more
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Glitzy Shopping District Drives Home Economic Reality for Teens
The air was warm and the sidewalks were packed on a recent Saturday afternoon when a woman driving a black Mercedes pulled alongside a couple in a red Corvette. more
10 ways to save $2K this year Photos
-- Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub
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How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry Photo
All you need to do is turn on the television, listen to the radio or walk past a jewelry mall to know. "The scrap jewelry market is huge, huge, huge," says Reyne Haines, an appraiser who specializes in 20th century decorative arts. more
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How to get a great rental rate
Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year. But car rental prices have increased dramatically despite the weak economy. more
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Saving money at the grocery store. Photos
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 9.8 percent of the average American family's spending goes toward food. But experts say families can save a significant portion of that by looking for bargains and taking advantage of coupons. Sure, coupons can have an impact on your... more
