Family Finance

CREDIT & MONEY MANAGEMENT

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State treasuries are holding nearly $33 billion in lost assets. Some of it could be yours. We show you how to find out.

CREDIT & MONEY MANAGEMENT

FAQs on New Credit Card Rules

Consumer-friendly rules are now in effect. Find out what they mean for you

COLLEGE

Best Values in Public Colleges

Our top 100 schools still deliver strong academics at affordable prices despite widespread budget cuts.

COMMUNITY

"I last used my credit cards in May and my life has become much more solid and financially serene. Clarity has returned in a big way, which is a real plus in this economy." – Peach

Multimedia

VIDEO

Protecting Your Credit Score

Here are the steps to help you maintain a good score, which affects your ability to get a loan.

QUIZ

Should You Buy a Home?

Take our ten-question quiz to find out if you're ready to make this commitment.

Money Smart Kids

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Debit Versus Credit Cards for Kids

Janet Bodnar

Teens usually don't have the maturity to handle credit wisely.

Credit & Money Management

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Earn 4% on Your Savings

It's time to get your cash out of that money-market fund and move it to a higher-yielding account without sacrificing safety.

Tools

What Will It Take to Pay off My Balance?

Find out how long it will take to wipe out your credit-card debt.

Household Budget Worksheet

Get on top of your monthly living costs finding out how much you actually spend.

College & Family

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The Best 529 College-Savings Plans

Here are our recommendations for the top plans and whether you should stick with your state's plan.

Quizzes

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