Morning Call

As young adults form young families, their insurance needs change drastically. In short, they need a lot more of it. Why? Mostly because more people are involved, namely a spouse...

Bad, emotionally wrenching things happen in life, whether house fires, car accidents, health ailments or even death. That's why we buy insurance--so a bad event doesn't spiral into financial disaster...

Inspiration for handling money smarter stems from a variety of sources. Math and logic might inspire some people, while understanding emotional spending triggers provides an "Aha!" moment for others. Many...

If you're a veteran or in the military now, you may not know about all the benefits you're entitled to. Even if you do, gobbledygook could stop you like a...

One of the biggest money problems for Americans today is overspending on parakeet funerals. That's right. There was a time when it might have seemed outrageous that Americans spent $36...

Driving a hybrid car seems like a good idea. Because hybrids run partly on electricity, you'll spend less on gasoline, help the environment and do your part to cut American...

One of the smartest uses of money is to finish paying for stuff you already bought--in other words, get out of debt. Whether you carry a balance on credit cards,...

Spending money wisely is important, but it's also important to undo money mistakes. Time-share vacation properties are a good example. Time shares are the right to use a vacation home,...

Being a savvy consumer is fundamental to spending money wisely. But we're not born with that savvy. It's a learning process. You don't have to memorize all the good consumer...

College costs, which became more expensive for many with federal budget cuts enacted this year, have forced more high school students and their parents to consider community college as an...