Money Clip
Beach Reading for Geeks
Chris Farrell recommends a few books for people who want a breezy read on personal finance.
Low Interest in Savings?
Remember when savings accounts paid interest you could count on? Chris Farrell drives to the bank with some advice about what to do now that those days are gone.
Retirement Planning
Chris has suggestions for planning a secure retirement even when the economy is volatile.
The ABCs of 529s
Your children won't be small forever. Chris Farrell has the ABCs of 529s, a great way to save for college.
Ethical Investing
Socially conscious investing sounds easy, but as Chris Farrell finds out, choosing funds that promote your personal values can be tricky. The good news — you shouldn't have to expect smaller returns to do the right thing.
How Much House Can You Afford?
How much to spend on your first house is always a tough question, but recent turmoil in the housing market has made it even more challenging. Chris Farrell has some advice on how to figure out how much house you can afford.
College Financial Planning
Chris Farrell takes a look at how to manage and pay off your student loans.
How to Prepare Your Child for College Spending
Got a child heading off to college this fall? Do they know how to control their spending? Tess Vigeland gets some tips from personal finance expert Liz Pulliam Weston on how to help your co-ed spend wisely.
How to ask for a Raise
You've been doing great things at work and you deserve higher pay. But how do you make that point to your boss? Tess Vigeland has expert tips on planning your strategy.
Freeing Yourself of Credit Card Debt
Chris Farrell shares some creative tips on how to get out and stay out of debt from overusing the plastic. One idea: Make your credit card a frozen asset.
How To Buy A New Car
Tess Vigeland takes you behind the scenes at a car lot to get you what you need to know before you buy a new set of wheels.
Tax time tips
Chris Farrell wants you to get over the April blues. He recommends some easy steps to prepare for the tax deadline.
Choosing a financial planner
Chris Farrell talks with Percy Bolton about what qualities to look for in your financial advisor.
New Year's resolutions
Chris Farrell recommends some financial must-do's to get the year off to a good start.
End-of-year tax recommendations
Kai Ryssdal talks to tax expert Edward Grigorian about putting your accounts in order before the New Year arrives.
Changes in the housing market
Are real estate prices FINALLY coming down? To find out Kai Ryssdal talks with real estate expert Delores Conway.
Top books on personal finance
Chris Farrell gives you his picks for the best books on investing and managing your money. Each as its own twist on personal finance, written in a language we can all understand.
