Do you know the cost of a funeral? If not, you’re not alone. A recent poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling found that 83 percent of respondents had no idea of the costs or the … more

Chief Investment Officer Roger Paschke of the Hearst Corp. lists some often underutilized or overlooked ways that many of us can use immediately to generate extra cash and build more financial … more

Q: I have a picture of John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. It’s a hologram from 1969. What is it worth? — Steve, Albuquerque, N.M. A: I found one of the holograms from 1969 at an … more

If you determine that there are errors on your credit report, it’s your responsibility to take the steps to have them corrected. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling offers a list of ways … more

Just as you want to protect your kids from falling off their bike or scraping a knee, you also want to set them up for a successful financial future, as free from worries as possible. Keep these … more

Remember how great it felt to get 2 percent more in your paycheck two years ago when the Social Security tax was reduced? For 2011 and 2012, the rate for employees went from 6.2 percent down to 4.2 … more

A new year often allows for a perfect opportunity to make fresh promises to oneself – about life, health, finances and education. The only problem is most of us break these vows by the time … more

Recent storms brought home the fact that we need to be prepared for emergencies, especially in the winter. Unless you have a storm on the way right now, your best bet is to assemble your … more

Not all debt is bad. Despite our being encouraged to clear all debt, there are some types of debt that can add positively to our quality of life. The two key steps are to invest only in good debt, … more

Because of the new banking laws that limit how much banks can charge retailers, user fees have continued to rise as banks have hustled to find other ways to prop up their income. A recent survey … more