Is It Time to Get Out of The Market? - Dear Carrie: Should I get out of the market until it settles down? —A Reader

Teaching Kids About Money Teaches Parents, Too - Children inherit physical traits from their parents. But there's something else they inherit that many parents don't consider -- their financial behaviors. Most parents believe that kids should start learning how to manage money before they start kindergarten. But many admit they don't know where to begin or what to teach.

How Can I Catch Up on Retirement? - I was out of work for 14 months and had to dip into my retirement savings to make it. I am working again and want to "catch-up." What strategies would you suggest to help? Also, since I can't put that money back in my 401(k), what sorts of accounts would be best to look at?

Fact Sheet Explains Social Security Financing - I'm probably going to be sorry I did this, but I've written another Social Security fact sheet that I'm offering free of charge to my readers.

Considering Taking Social Security Early? Think About What This Might Mean for Your Spouse - My husband and I are both considering taking Social Security next year at age 62. I'm told that I could draw on my husband's account and potentially collect more monthly than I would if I draw from my own earnings without it affecting what he gets. Is this true? Also, should my husband die before me, would I collect his full monthly benefit or a portion of it?

Welcome to the Real World: Financial Advice for New Grads - My daughter has (at last!) graduated from college. Although she took several economics classes, she really doesn't have a clue about handling her own money. How can I help her get started on the right foot?

How to Maximize Your Social Security - Here is an overview of the five strategies you might be able to use to receive the best deal possible from Social Security

Ask Carrie: Paying for College: Is a Scholarship Considered Taxable Income? - Dear Carrie: Does my son have to pay taxes on his scholarships and need grants in college? — A Reader

4 Online Tools Make Budgeting Fun - Like a road map for a cross-country road trip or the blueprints to build your dream house, a spending plan shows where you are and how to get where you want to be.

Feature-Rich Cell Phones Are Hot - Santa's packing more than your basic flip cell phones this year. More than in any previous holiday season, companies are pitching feature-rich, often high-priced phones.

Your Money; Consumer Tips - Experts discuss personal finance with an emphasis on consumer protection.

Instilling values in your kids: Part I - In this two-part article, we discuss ways you can instill good financial values in your children. Part I is about spending, saving and working, while part II is about charity and philanthropy. The reality is that they're not going to learn this stuff in school; it's up to you.

Personal Finance Videos - Discussions and tips from experts to help us make better financial decisions.

Your Money - Consumer tips on everything from buying police cars to repairing your credit report to making your analog TV digital. Very wide coverage of personal finance topics  by top experts.

Learning Business Feed - Free business and personal finance education videos from Investors Business Daily, Kiplinger, and other leading business media.

How to Choose the Right Kind of Home Mortgage - One of the nation's leading home mortgage lender offers tips on how to select the right mortgage for you.

The Alert Consumer -  Do you want the extended warranty? Before you say no, you might want to think of the added protection it would provide for the expensive consumer products you're buying. But consider the pluses and the minuses before buying an extended warranty.

Money and You - Flexibility is key to finding affordable universities.

Dear Doug; Senior Advice: Broker's notions probably won't make her richer  - Now my broker wants me to sell everything and stay in cash until the market gets better. What are your recommendations?

The Alert Consumer: Life Insurance - Protect yourself, your family, by making a budget for life insurance. Here is info you will need to know.

Money and You - Law firm takes corporations to task for high 401(k) fees.

Up Your Credit Score - How you can get a higher grade on your credit report.

Pitfalls of Payday Loans -  Payday loans are marketed as a way to get fast cash to hold the borrower over until their next paycheck. But expect to repay much more than you get.

The Guy Factor: Overconfidence Makes for Risky Investments - In one study, men traded 45 percent more frequently than women and their returns were worse than the female accounts. The increasing popularity of the Web only fueled the phenomenon of male investors gone wild.

Get Off the Roller Coaster and Get a Financial Plan - Planning is vital to a good financial future, say financial planners, yet a lot of people don't think about it.

Save on Credit Cards - Credit cards make spending so convenient the average American now has a charge card debt of around $8,000. Here some tips on dealing with credit card debt.

Money Skills for Life - Everyone is interested in money, and how to be a better money manager. Here is an absolutely great source for kids, teens, and adults. And it's free! And just too good a deal to pass up.

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