Many seniors leaving longtime positions are transitioning to jobs that let them pursue their passions.

Shares have recovered modestly from their autumn swoon. But future gains won't come easy.

Bond funds provide greater flexibility in an era of high interest-rate risk.

When you bike to work, it might feel like your commute is uphill both ways -- until you realize the added weight you're carrying is actually extra money in your pocket.

Three new actively managed ETFs will follow the strategies of existing mutual funds.

Your odds of getting a return on your money are much better than winning the Powerball jackpot.

Employees who rely on low default contribution rates set by employers may end up with an insufficient nest egg.

Administration stumbles give Republicans new grounds to fight back in the second term.

Policy changes on student loans may affect how much you pay.

You can can increase the amount you contribute anytime during the year you turn 50.

The Fed is keeping yields artificially low and shows no signs of changing course.

Four years into a period of unprecedented monetary easing, policymakers are beginning to contemplate what it will take to reverse course.

You can use health savings account funds to pay for long-term-care premiums, but the annual amount depends on your age.

A look at tips from a few of our personal finance bloggers on getting and paying off home loans.

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The amount you get for your used books can vary widely. Here's how to make sure you pocket the most cash.

Parents need to take an active role in the planning.

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You can start a scholarship through a college or a community foundation.

Some programs have wide latitude from Congress to shift funds and avoid furloughs, but many don't.

These nine tips will help you spend less on plants, mulch, fertilizer and water.

Here are the shiniest pearls of income-investing wisdom senior editor Jeff Kosnett has collected while penning his 100 columns.

Every employer in America, regardless of size, would be required to offer an account to all employees.

Momentum is building for a tax code overhaul, and lower taxes on stock transactions could be doomed.

An army of whistleblowers is being enlisted to fight fraud. Before you join their ranks, consider the toll it could take on your family and career.

Business and tech remain in demand, but there's hope for liberal arts majors.

Congress probably won't extend the interest break to new loans.

Traditionally low-rent digs now offer private rooms plus plenty of perks.

Investors have been scooping up homes to rent or flip. Sound familiar?

Follow these five steps if you take on wrongdoers.

You won't pay a commission, but you may get hit with a fee if you sell too soon.

I don't foresee a world in which retirees are camped out en masse on the sidewalk.

Compromising photos or offensive posts could deflate your career prospects.

More trade-ins are hitting the market, and prices are edging down.

Models that run Google's Web-based operating system cost as little as $200.

These college-savings accounts come with more fees.

Start saving early and let compounding work on your behalf. Otherwise, you may need to stay on the job longer.

There's no doubt natural gas usage will rise and so will employment to support production. How can an investor take advantage?

Wall Street may have overreacted to recent misadventures.

Dropping your service might not save you any money.

A six-figure portfolio buys more expertise and services for a lower fee.

Find out which vehicles have attractive prices now.

Some insurers are raising term life prices, and it's getting tougher to qualify for the lowest premiums.

This advice will help you give your mother a money makeover.