Reuters Features - Money

Tips for taming rising grocery prices

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:20:12 GMT

Gasoline isn't the only painfully expensive necessity of life. Prices are rising sharply on eggs, rice, poultry, milk and bread -- all of the dietary staples.

Rebalance your portfolio

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:07:36 GMT

Call it rebalancing, or call it contrarian investing. Smart investors know they should trim back some winners and buy some losers now and again.

Learning financial literacy

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:03:40 GMT

The financial services companies would like you to know that April is Financial Literacy Month. What are you reading?

Teaching kids about money

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:53:24 GMT

The vast majority of parents say they are good financial role models for their children ... but they may be kidding themselves. A new survey from Charles

Recession-proofing retirement

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:18:15 GMT

There are about four billion retirement calculators out there, and they all agree on one thing: It's bad when you have to retire into a recession.

College aid by the numbers

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:07:00 GMT

Financial aid season is in full swing. Colleges send out their award letters on April 1, and families have until May 1 to reply to whichever offers they intend to accept.

Buying your first house

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:09:02 GMT

Note to young renters: It's a very good time to start thinking about buying your first house.

Households face the unthinkable: budgeting

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:34:09 GMT

After years of living large, American families are now being forced into financial responsibility by the housing downturn and a weakening economy, and live within their means.

Getting a handle on bank fees

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:14:46 GMT

Banks are downright sneaky about some of the fees they impose, according to a new government report. Here's how to get a grip.

Preparing for economic fire and ice

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:56:10 GMT

Some say American economic strength will end in inflation, others say in recession. Even Federal Reserve policy setters don't agree.

Multidimensional retirement planning

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:41:18 GMT

Having enough money is crucial for a comfortable retirement; having a lot of money is not. This might be a good time to look at the other dimensions of retirement planning.