Paying more taxes now so you won't have to pay them later sure doesn't sound like a great deal during a recession. ...more

March 29, 2009

This filing year, with money tighter than it has been in decades, we can all benefit from seeking out that extra cash. That being said, potentially millions of dollars in tax breaks are ignored every year. ...more

March 29, 2009

After hearing the country's financial system characterized by words such as "crisis" and "disaster" over the past several weeks, I wasn't surprised to find that my inbox was clogged with questions. Many people are looking for ways to save money. Others want to know where to put the money they've already saved. And nearly everyone wants some reassurance that the decisions they're making - whether they're about credit, their homes, or investing - are the right ones. ...more

October 12, 2008

Every four years we are bombarded by political ads that blame all of the nation's ills on the wealthy. ...more

September 16, 2008

If you get a pay envelope, Uncle Sam's about to put a little something extra in it. Then he wants you to go out and spend, spend, spend. ...more

January 25, 2008

How much of a raise is it, really? For the nearly 50 million Americans who collect Social Security retirement benefits, the 2.3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment in their monthly checks beginning in January may make only a small dent on their growing expenses. ...more

December 15, 2007