How the Wisdom of Confucius Can Lead You to Financial Success
Asian Americans are the highest-income and best-educated racial group in the U.S.,and author YuKong Zhao believes he knows why: Confucian values.
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How Much Does Your Money Manager Cost You?
Noted investing guru Charles Ellis talks about the challenges boomers face from high investment fees, low bond yields, uncertain stock returns, and dubious financial come-ons.
Money Lessons From Mom
As Mother's Day approaches, the author remembers the lessons his mother taught about saving money and living well.
QUIZ: How Financially Literate Are You?
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, here are 10 money questions to challenge your basic knowledge about managing finances.
Old-Fashioned Saving Tricks That Still Work
In today's world of apps, points and credit, adopting some old-school approaches to spending and saving might not be such a bad idea. Here are 5 ideas to try.
How a Roth IRA Could Save You $185,180 in Taxes
Adding a Roth IRA to your arsenal of retirement investing tools could save you a ton in taxes in the long run.
Best Apps to Manage Your Money
Money magazine has served up a bounty of mobile apps to help you save more and budget better. Let's take a look at their top recommendations:
5 Best Apps to Help You Invest Smarter
Money magazine has picked its favorite apps for helping people invest their money and manage their portfolios.
Here's a V-Day Gift That'll Outlast Roses: Well-Ordered Finances
You don't think a color-coordinated bouquet of organized financial files and reconciled account statements is romantic enough for Valentine's Day? Then consider this: Money issues are one of the top causes of relationship strife.
The Problem with Personal Financial Management Tools
Given the complexity of their financial lives, you'd think boomers would be avid users of the latest money apps and programs. But most aren't. Is it them, or is it the products and services being offered? Turns out it's both.
4 Great New Tools to Manage Your Money
Managing your money isn't easy, and it's generally not much fun. But here are four new tech tools for your computer and smartphone that can relieve the pain. Better yet, they can help you cut debt, access records smoothly and securely, or assist a family member in a financial jam.
Budgeting, Guy Style: App Zaps Personal Finance's Gender Gap
Men -- and in particular, younger men -- get a justifiably bad rap when it comes to managing their money. But new tools like PowerWallet are designed to help get them on track by making good financial behavior less of a chore and more of a game.
10 Personal Finance Tools That'll Put You in Control of Your Money
These 10 smart websites and apps make it much easier to track your savings and spending -- which can be a big help in keeping your budget on track and your financial goals in sight.
Could Your Shaky Personal Finances Get You Fired?
Money troubles are hard to contain. If your finances are in shambles, the problems can quickly spread, and you probably won't be able to hide them from your boss. Therein lies the trouble: How you handle your money sends a signal to your employers about how you'd handle theirs.
3 Ways to Take Control of Your Finances in 2012
After the overindulgence of December, it's no surprise that so many people spend January trying to turn over new leaves. If you're ready to get your financial house in order, consider one of these three websites, each with a different take on helping you better manage your money.