A recent bill extends the FDIC-insurance limit to $250,000 until the end of 2013. But why not make it permanent?

Graduating early from college can save you tuition money, help you avoid unnecessary student loans and get you into the work force. Depending upon your college’s policies and fees, you could say so long to school in less than four years.

Attention twentysomethings: check out these great money-saving deals and ideas for your summer vacation to Europe.

Most personal finance experts recommend saving 3-6 months salary in liquid form for use only in emergencies. Should you have a bigger emergency fund during a recession?

Even summer vacations are the target of cost cutting this year. So I came up with five week-long trips you can take for less than $1,000.

Cafes may be seeing less people in their stores but that doesn't mean coffee consumption is down. More people are opting to buy and brew at home to save money.  

Consumers are once again using shopping lists to help them control and focus their spending.  

Karen Blumenthal offers broad financial tips for college grads.

Recent surveys of the affluent show they are now concerned about their wealth running dry as the country ebbs towards economic depression.

Are you spending too much to save on utilitiy costs? If you are thinking about installing a smart meter in your home to monitor energy use, consider the cost-savings ratio.