What's New:
August 19, 2008 9:41:29 PM EDT
Family & Home
Automotive
- Six Ways to Save on Auto Insurance
These six simple moves could save you hundreds -- or even thousands of dollars -- on your auto insurance. Really. - 10 Ways to Keep Your Car Out of the Shop
Your mechanic does not want you to read this article. - Leasing Demystified
It takes some research, but it's possible to lease a car without getting ripped off. Here are all the tools you need.
Calculators
- Monthly Payment Calculator
We'll help you determine how different variables -- like the residual value as well as your interest rate and down payment -- affect your payments. - Net Interest Calculator
Find out how much that lease really costs, and then head to the car lot empowered. - Buy or Lease Calculator
The answer depends, in part, on how much cash you have on hand, and whether you'd get better returns investing that money elsewhere.
Debt Management
- Costly Credit Card Tricks
As Americans struggle to reduce debt, card companies are getting smarter about making us pay more. Here's what to watch out for. - Help! I'm Drowning in Debt
The creditors are calling. The bills are mounting. The panic is swelling. Here's how to get back on track. - Debt and Your Taxes
A quick summary on when you get a tax break for borrowing and when you don't. - Consolidate Your Student Loans Now!
With interest rates at historic lows, now's the time to lock in and reduce your monthly payments. - Tapping the Equity in Your Home
With real-estate prices soaring, it may make sense to put some of that value to work for you. Just be sure to carefully weigh the options first.
Calculators
- Comparing Credit Card Offers
Our analyzer will help you calculate the true cost of each offer so you can compare them side by side. - Should You Consolidate Your Loans?
Find out how much that balance transfer really cost.
Marriage & Divorce
- Marrying Your Financial Lives
Merging your finances require a lot of work initially. Taking a few easy steps will save you a lot of headaches -- and arguing -- in the long run. - Prenups: I Do. (However...)
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst...why you may need a prenup. - The Six Mistakes Young Families Make
Do you and your sweetheart wrangle over money? Here are the most common problems -- and some solutions. - They'll Never Know: Eight Hidden Ways to Cut Wedding Costs
We asked wedding planners for their best ideas on how to save on the big day. The guests won't suspect a thing.
Short-Term Investing
- Reallocating Your Portfolio
Should you sell that tech fund? Cut down on the telecom stocks? We'll give you a strategy for pruning your portfolio. - The Best Short-Term Investments
A lot of investment guides will tell you that money-market accounts and CDs are the best way to go with your short-term money. But we won't. We've found a reliable set of investments that pack a stronger punch.
Calculators
- Set Your Goals
Got your eye on a 32-foot sailboat? Or four years at Dartmouth for Junior? No matter what the goal, we'll help you figure out how to meet it.

