Most people could really use some help managing their finances, yet relatively few seek the services of professional financial planners. The reason: Those pros typically aren't focusing on what the average client really wants.
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- and we in the AOL newsroom are no exceptions. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals. Today: A real estate editor who wants to save more and owe less.
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- even the staff of DailyFinance. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals, and we're sharing her answers with you. First up: An editor looking ahead to college tuition bills.
If you're one of the millions of Americans who made a financial New Year's resolution, after almost a month, you might need an inspiration boost. So, check out these stories of three real people on the way to achieving ambitious financial goals this year.
Credit unions, with their favorable interest rates and low fees, can be good alternatives to big commercial banks. But if you're an investor looking for a one-stop shop, you may shun them for their lack of online stock trading services. Well, don't: Many now offer online brokerage accounts, too.
In the game of life, education is by far the most important variable dividing those who play well from those who don't. And that applies to financial literacy too: The more you know, the better your money and investing decisions, and the more wealth you'll accumulate.
Having the right insurance can soften the blow of an unexpected event that might otherwise mean financial catastrophe for you and your family. But do you? Here are some tips to help you assess your current coverage and decide whether you need to make any changes.
Most people will make a New Year's resolution to take control of their finances in 2013. But while it's a great goal, it's nearly impossible to achieve without first taking a hard look at where your money went the year before. This five-step personal financial audit is a good place to start.
If you're a millionaire, lowering your taxes can be complicated. But for the rest of us who are not near the top tax brackets, minimizing payments to Uncle Sam can be simpler. Here are some tips to help you lower your tax bill.
We all know that we should save more and spend less, but we don't always follow that advice. When you break down our responses to the financial crisis by generation, however, some interesting patterns emerge -- and you probably wouldn't guess which generation is doing the worst at financial wellness.
The people CNNMoney has saluted over the past year for improving others' finances have some more help to offer: sound advice for you.
A fascinating new working paper explores the idea of whether peer pressure is effective at motivating people to ramp up their savings.
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.
There are many reasons the middle class feels squeezed right now: unemployment, underwater mortgages, rising college tuition. But it's a combo of three other factors that made the 2000s a lost decade for average Americans: declining household income, shrinking net worth, and a smaller middle class.
We've all been there: You wait in a long line at a busy coffee shop, you pay for your drink with a credit card, and notice the tip jar sitting on the counter. Without cash, there was no way to show your appreciation for that kick-ass cup o' joe. That's where the DipJar comes in.