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9 secrets of successful savers 04/24/2015 08:50am • If your savings account is your couch -- and you go hunting under the cushions to find extra money -- then you've probably wondered many times: How do they do it? How do some people never run low on money? After all, you don't have to rake in the dough to save it. Earlier this year, another story The Biggest Financial Hurdles for 20-Somethings 04/23/2015 08:00pm • If you're graduating from college soon, you're probably in your early 20s, which means you're beginning an incredibly exciting and stressful decade. It'll be exciting because so many life milestones are in store for you. It'll be stressful because you may not be able to afford to go to the store. How to Feel More Confident About Retirement 04/23/2015 08:00pm • Many people are worried about their ability to pay for a comfortable retirement. But the proportion of workers who feel confident they will have enough money for retirement is growing. After dropping to record lows during the recession, 22 percent of workers now say they are very confident and 36 p Portfolio Analysis: a Subpar-Performing $850,613 Investment Account 04/22/2015 08:00pm • Your investment portfolio is nothing more than a reflection of who you are. In other words, it's a personal statement about how you approach financial risk, investment cost, diversification and taxes. If you're disorderly when it comes to these aspects of your investment plan, the unwelcome consequ 10 Dumb Credit Card Mistakes You're Making 04/22/2015 08:00pm • Many consumers either love or hate credit cards. They can be extremely helpful if used responsibly, but they can also hurt you if you don't use them right. Wondering how you can use your credit card better? Check out this list of mistakes to avoid and what to do instead.1.Not reading the fine print. How to Develop a Foolproof Plan to Pay Off Debt 04/21/2015 08:00pm • When Beverly Harzog was in her 20s she worked in accounting, but struggled to keep her own finances in check. "I felt like I needed to dress a certain way. I needed power suits and power accessories -- power everything," she recalls. She bought what she felt she needed on a credit card with vague p Compare Credit Cards That Offer College Savings Rewards 04/21/2015 08:00pm • When his oldest daughter was still in diapers, Rob Diestel opened a credit card that funnels cash rewards at a rate of 2 percent of his purchases into a Fidelity-managed 529 college savings plan. Fifteen years later, the Norton, Massachusetts, dad of three says he's earned about $10,000 -- includi Know When It's OK to Postpone Your Student Loan Payment 04/21/2015 08:00pm • For borrowers repaying federal student loans, the Student Loan Ranger offers one piece of advice above all others: know your options. Federal student loans typically come with better repayment options than private student loans. These include plans that can reduce your monthly payments, base your Weigh Medical School Carefully as an Older Applicant 04/20/2015 08:00pm • The Medical School Admissions Doctor has received questions about applying to medical school as an older applicant. For older prospective doctors with degrees in other fields or potential career-changers -- and those who have dreamed of being a doctor since childhood -- there are a few things to con New Grads: Avoid These 7 Student Loan Slipups 04/20/2015 08:00pm • As the class of 2015 looks ahead to graduation, many will have a grace period of six to nine months before they have to start repaying student loans. That may sound like plenty of time, but it's a busy period for most graduates as they settle into a new job, find an apartment and take on other adult 5 Ways You're Wasting Money 04/20/2015 08:00pm • When you were young, and if you got an allowance, your parents probably told you not to waste your money on candy, comic books, video games or some other equivalent whenever you tended to go overboard on purchases. But as you quickly figured out, what is a complete waste to some people is a perfec Don't Make These 11 Common Money Mistakes 04/20/2015 08:00pm • It's hard to make smart money choices all the time, but at the very least, you can avoid some all-too-common -- and expensive -- errors. Whether it's budgeting by the month, instead of the year, or forgetting to save for future emergencies, these mistakes can mess with your finances unless you take D.C., Arlington among most livable cities in U.S.: AARP survey 04/20/2015 04:15pm • WASHINGTON -- Whether you need a friend or like to bike, the D.C. area might be the right place for you, according to a new comprehensive livability survey from the American Association of Retired Person. The AARP Public Policy Institute surveyed 4,500 Americans 50 and older to get their takes o How Baby Boomers Are Creating Their Own Retirement Communities 04/19/2015 08:00pm • A few years ago, Marianne Kilkenny's elderly parents moved into an assisted living community. That got her thinking about her own plans because she didn't want to end up in a similar community or a facility run by a company. Kilkenny, 65, the founder of Women For Living in Community, is among a gro A Smart Investing Plan for 30-Somethings 04/16/2015 08:00pm • You stopped eating Ramen noodles and started paying a mortgage. Now what?You're in your 30s, which means your finances are starting to get serious. You may have larger expenses than ever before, such as a new home, a new car and possibly a new bundle of joy. Hopefully your salary has also grown alon