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In addition to chasing down answers to our readers' questions, we love to hear about your firsthand experiences with weathering this economic storm. And when we asked "Will you be better off next year?" at least one reader weighed in with a resounding "Yes!"

If you're like me, you'd like to simplify your summer finances. After all, summer is the time to relax a bit more, spend extra time with family and friends, and maybe even indulge in a little getaway if a summer vacation fits into your budget. So chances are, money matters are the last things you...

We at DailyFinance want to know more about how we can help you with personal finance matters. So -- what's keeping you up at night? Personal finance columnist Regina Lewis has access to some of of the world's top experts, and will chase down answers to your most pressing money questions.

Guess what the recession hath wrought: A little teen sobriety. According to a new survey, nine out of 10 teens say they were "affected by the recession," causing major shifts in perspective that include a greater appreciation for what they have and an increased awareness of financial hardship.

What's the cheapest thing B-movie maestro Roger Corman ever did in the movie biz? Find out in our interview with the penny-pinching master of the low-budget film, who's in Cannes to promote a documentary about himself, Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel.

When it comes to money, mindset really matters. What you tell yourself over and over again becomes what you do -- over and over again. Don't fall into the trap of shoddy thinking: Here are 10 bad memes that can seriously mess up your financial health, and advice on how to avoid them.

If "frugal fatigue" is kicking in -- and you're getting tired of pinching pennies and watching every dollar you spend -- it's time to re-energize yourself and make a fresh commitment to managing your money wisely. To make ends meet the past three years, Americans have been eating out less,...

Even the smartest people can do dumb things when it comes to money. Do you find yourself accumulating credit-card debt for goodies you don't really need -- and failing to plan for retirement? Here's one financial adviser's five-step plan to break bad habits.

While both men and women are prone to a variety of costly financial blunders, many women seem to be plagued with a gender-specific set of tendencies that sabotages their relationship with money. Here's are women's most common financial missteps -- and how to avoid them.

Teens might think they know it all, but how much do they really know when it comes to money? The U.S. Department of Treasury is partnering with the U.S. Department of Education to present the 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge so that high school students, educators and parents nationwide...