Personal Finance

You're a teacher. You're used to going above and beyond for your students – often without reward or recognition. But a little tax relief might be nice, especially if you've been paying for classroom supplies out of your own pocket.

ByKate Kershner

Come tax time, we're all looking to write off or deduct whatever we can to save money. Many of us would write off our own mothers if we had to – and with the dependency exemption, perhaps you can.

ByKate Kershner

Maybe you sell repurposed lawn ornaments. Maybe you play in a video game theme music cover band. Whatever your hobby might be, if you make money from it, you've probably wondered whether the IRS expects a cut of your earnings.

ByKate Kershner

Moving can be an exhilarating experience, especially if your new digs come with a fancy job and a big bump in pay. Why not keep the good vibes flowing by mastering a few tax-deductible tricks before the big move-out day?

ByKate Kershner

If you're lucky, you'll never have to know about bankruptcy. But sometimes, even lucky people get dealt bad hands. If you're wondering whether to declare bankruptcy, here are 10 things you should know before doing the deed.

ByDave Roos

Even though you're declaring bankruptcy, you sure hate to part with your family jewelry or that expensive, new telescope. Could you hide your assets, or is that considered fraud?

ByMelanie Radzicki McManus

Given the short careers of most pro athletes and their sometimes extravagant lifestyles, it is not shocking that many run out of cash. But some who live relatively modestly still end up with money troubles. Why's that?

ByDave Roos

After many Target customers had their credit card information stolen in fall 2013, the store chain offered them free credit card monitoring for a year. But does this service really help protect against identity theft?

ByDave Roos

Long popular in Europe, Latin America and other parts of the world, chip and PIN credit cards are now becoming the norm in the U. S. What took them so long to catch on in America and do they really lessen credit card fraud?

ByDave Roos

As you get ready for the fun task of paying your taxes, questions might form a cloud over your head: "Am I getting the biggest refund I can?" "Why do we have to pay taxes anyway?" We'll make that little cloud disappear with our answers.

ByDave Roos

Ever wish you could inherit a chunk of change from a long-lost relative? The next best thing might be money you’ve forgotten about but are still entitled to claim. We'll tell you where to look.

ByDave Roos

According to one study, the cost of a college education rose more than 1,000 percent between 1978 and 2012. We examine reasons for the jump, and look at why some say it's not that bad.

ByDave Roos

Is this the payment method of the future? No cash, no credit card, just your smartphone and your finger to pay for whatever you want? Welcome to the world of Square.

ByDave Roos

The American Dream has usually meant that U.S. children will do better financially than their parents. But is this being upended by all the economic downturns of the 2000s? Can millennials overcome their poor economic start?

ByDave Roos

Land trusts have been used for both good and bad. They can be created for environmental conservation or to keep housing affordable. Or they can be a way to disguise the true owner of a property. Let's look at the pros and cons of land trusts.

ByDave Roos

Every now and then you'd like (or really need) a little extra cash. So how can you scare it up with not too much effort? We've got some smart ways.

ByDave Roos

Having no job doesn't have to equal having no money. There are many ways to make a little cash without having to put in a day's work.

ByDave Roos

The average American changes jobs every four years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you're average, that means you'll have a lot of 401(k)s before you retire. Should you consolidate them into one retirement account?

ByDave Roos

Lemonade stands and paper routes might have worked for your parents, but they're so yesterday. What projects can a kid do now that will earn a nice amount of spending money?

ByDave Roos

After you leave a job, what do you do with your 401(k) if you're laid off or going to a job with no similar plan? You can take a transfer or rollover of your cash. We explain the difference between the two.

ByDave Roos

The unsexily named "long-term municipal bonds" are pretty important to our everyday lives. They pay for building schools or highways in our neighborhoods. And almost anyone can buy one.

By劳里L。Dove

Moving all your credit card debt to one card may see like a great deal, and sometimes it is. How do you decide whether consolidation is the best approach to tackling your unsecured debt?

ByMaria Trimarchi

Most college graduates leave school with a significant debt load, and it often takes years to pay off that education. Is it better to lump loans together? What are the pros and cons?

ByMaria Trimarchi

Few people thought the Facebook stock price would slide after its IPO, which goes to show there are many risk factors, even in a so-called sure stock. What are some of the top factors?

ByDave Roos

Founded as an offshoot project of Occupy Wall Street, the Rolling Jubilee aims to buy distressed loans and pay off debt for consumers who will in turn hopefully give back to the organization and help others. But can it work?

ByDave Roos