You can be a trust fund baby too

Trust funds: They're not just for the 1 percent any more. Several companies are now offering trusts that can be created online, can...

Overdraft protection can be costly, government study finds

Overdraft protection programs are complex and confusing and can make it difficult for checking account customers to know when they are...

American wealth hits all-time high, so why don't we feel it?

By many measures, Americans should be feeling flush. The Federal Reserve reports that total household wealth in America hit an all-time...

A general view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building in Washington, May 14, 2013.
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Moms lead the way in discussing family finance, survey says

Who's better at getting a family to talk about money matters, mom or dad? Taking sides probably won't make for a harmonious Mother's Day...

Even young adults should start estate planning

The last thing on the minds of young adults heading off to college is drafting a health care proxy and power of attorney. Once they...

Financial planning for 40-somethings

If you're in your 40s, you could be considered either a "late baby boomer" or member of "Generation X." Either way, you're at a time in...

Wealthy spenders could drive economy in 2013

The consumer economy may look weak. But affluent and wealthy consumers are ramping up their spending – and that could help drive the...

Are private schools worth the hefty price tag?

When she was a 17-year-old high school senior applying to college, Jessica Assaf wanted more than anything to attend Brown University. ...