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50 things you're probably wasting money on right now 09/22/2017 01:37pm • WASHINGTON — It's one thing to splurge on luxuries, but perhaps wasteful to spend money for something promising to be helpful or useful that fails to deliver, according to Washington Consumers' Checkbook. From dry cleaning to extended warranties — Checkbook has created a list of 50 things you Can You Drive If You Have MS? 09/21/2017 08:00pm • For many people, driving is one of the keys to remaining independent. It's a means to get to the grocery store or the doctor's office and to stay connected to family, friends and the community. But for people with multiple sclerosis, the autoimmune disease that damages nerves and can lead to proble Smart financial strategies for women entrepreneurs 09/20/2017 10:12am • WASHINGTON — Every Sept. 22, American Business Women’s Day honors the contributions and accomplishments of millions of women in the workforce and women business owners. The American Business Women’s Association is responsible for establishing this day and has been championing the efforts of What Is Equifax and Why Does It Have My Financial Information? 09/18/2017 08:00pm • Your financial life may be negatively affected by a company that, until recently, you may well have never heard of, or only been dimly aware of. Earlier this month, Equifax announced that hackers may have gotten access to the personal information of as many as 143 million Americans. If you don't th 5 things to know about your life insurance 09/17/2017 09:04am • When it comes to strengthening your overall financial wellness, many people could benefit from flexing their muscles with a greater understanding of life insurance. Think about going to a gym and walking into a room with a variety of machines and equipment. What if you don't know what they do or This week in odd news: 'Sewer war' and record-setting cats 09/16/2017 10:50am • ONE HOME, TWO RECORD-SETTING CATS FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Here's a very tall tail: Two record-setting cats are living together near Detroit. Arcturus Aldebaran Powers holds the Guinness World Records mark for tallest domestic cat, measuring at about 19 inches (48 centimeters). Housema How to Save Money After Retirement 09/14/2017 08:00pm • Most people who retire don't achieve their goals due to a stroke of luck. They save their money diligently and invest regularly until they finally reach a point where they no longer need to work. Then they take regular withdrawals from their retirement accounts in such a way that maintains principa Horrific hurricanes create pitfalls for car buyers 09/14/2017 07:16am • WASHINGTON — Hurricanes Irma and Harvey caused massive amounts of flood damage in the Florida and Texas regions, leaving entire neighborhoods under water. They also ruined hundreds of thousands of cars. However, not every one of those vehicles was totaled, creating potential pitfalls for peo 5 Ways to Find Money for College Savings 09/12/2017 08:00pm • Most families don't have a fully funded 529 savings plan or additional savings for college, which means they'll need to draw from their current budget or consider additional loans to pay tuition bills. Locating extra cash isn't easy. And most of us would rather not restrict our lifestyle, especiall Stop Wasting Money on Rapidly Depreciating Gadgets 09/12/2017 08:00pm • In a world powered by technology, consumers are constantly looking for the latest and greatest gadget. While a new device often brings the potential for improving a person's life, consumers shouldn't confuse these purchases with investments. Just like a new car, electronics lose value as soon as the Use Life Insurance for a Tax-Free Estate Plan 09/10/2017 08:00pm • Life insurance is best if bought when you are young, because premiums for seniors can be astronomical. But there are exceptions for people in the right circumstances, like a strategy that uses those high premiums to reduce or pay tax on investments and other assets that will be left to heirs, says 7 Behaviors That Threaten Your Financial Security 08/29/2017 08:00pm • Like all behaviors, those associated with finances are learned. Your attitude about money is first shaped by the people who raised you and later influenced by your peers and those you admire. While no one aspires to live paycheck-to-paycheck or wants to be buried under a pile of consumer debt, lear How Super Savers Max Out Their Retirement Accounts 08/27/2017 08:00pm • Most people don't max out their retirement accounts. During 2016, only 10 percent of 401(k) participants contributed the maximum of $18,000 (or $24,000 for workers age 50 or older), according to Vanguard data. Saving that much money requires a large salary or making some frugal choices in other are 4 Tips for Investors Who Downsize 08/27/2017 08:00pm • You turn 65, leave the job, sign up for Medicare and then sell the old homestead to buy a cheaper home, pocketing tens of thousands in cash, maybe hundreds of thousands. Downsizing may make sense on paper, allowing you to pocket equity for living expenses, but it's kind of like a dog chasing a car: 3 Steps to Buying the Right Type and Amount of Life Insurance 08/24/2017 08:00pm • Rules of thumb can get you into trouble when you're investing, buying a house or setting up your budget. But rules of thumb are especially risky when it comes to buying life insurance. If you make a mistake with your budget, you can fix it. Make a mistake with your car purchase, and you can refinan