Wealth

Retirement these days doesn't sound like much fun. Too much scrimping and saving and trying to figure out how to turn a lousy Social Security payment into a government gold mine. Why not aim higher? What would it take to retire and live like Bill Gates or one of those oil-rich sheiks? Research...

The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton may be long-awaited, but cash-strapped Britain may have a tough time paying for much of a shindig. In late October, the country announced a catalog of budget cuts that will total $131 billion by 2015. Prime Minister David Cameron's cuts are...

Financial guru, Suze Orman, was a featured speaker at the California Women's Conference in Long Beach, Calif. yesterday, and addressed a standing room-only crowd at a break-out session titled, "It's Time to Learn What to do With Your Money in These Crazy Times." Orman, who admitted she had...

In his latest book, The Cheapskate Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Americans Living Happily Below Their Means (Broadway, 2010), the "Ultimate Cheapskate" Jeff Yeager (right) shares insights he gleaned from hundreds of self-described cheapskates. We sat down recently with Jeff and asked him to...

While some of us consider the lottery a tax on those who flunked statistics, many more Americans play anyway in hopes of making their dreams come true. Here, from our friends at Mint.com, is a breakdown of the lottery; odds, payouts, jackpots and more. Budget Planner - Mint.com

Forget the coupon clipping. A straightforward, realistic budget is the best deal you'll ever find. Why is a budget the best deal? Because, just like your childhood puppy your budget will always be there for you, no expiration dates, no fine print to yank away the savings after you've already been...

Good customer service is expensive. But bad customer service can be even pricier. Recall the United Breaks Guitars anthem, which some media analysts say pushed down United's stock $180 million, slapping stockholders where it hurts worst. If you're the victim of bad customer service, the trick to...