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How to Leave an Inheritance to Your Kids

If you’re among those leaving a tidy sum of money to those you love, you want to do it right. Here are some tips to make the process easier. More

Article | May 10, 2013

How to Lower Your Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs

Try one or more of these three tips to help lower your out-of-pocket medical costs. More

Article | May 3, 2013

Do You Need Disability Insurance?

It's time to start thinking about disability insurance. Why? Because it can protect the peak earning years of those 50-plus. This is the reminder that it's time to start thinking about disability ins ... More

Article | April 26, 2013

Keeping Your Money Resolutions

Wanting to save more and spend less is great; actually doing so is tough. Here are three classic money resolutions everyone can stick with. More

Article | April 26, 2013

Spending Money on Happiness

To best use your limited riches to combine experiences and material goods, try these smart ideas from specialists in financial psychology. More

Article | January 23, 2013

Free Apps That Save You Money

As the saying goes: There’s an app for that. I’ve tried loads of money-saving mobile applications, and here are five that I rely on regularly. Best of all, they’re free. More

Article | January 9, 2013

Should You Rent or Own in Retirement?

Do you buy? Or do you rent? This tepid housing market makes the decision even more difficult. Here are five key questions to help you along the way. More

Article | November 14, 2012

Are You Ready for Retirement?

20 to 30 percent of Americans are “partially ready” for retirement. Financial ambassador Jean Chatzky shows how to get from partially to really ready. More

Article | October 4, 2012

5 Fast Ways to Boost Your Finances

Get you financial life in shape with these simple tips from AARP financial expert Jean Chatzky. More

Article | July 31, 2012

6 Smart Moves to Make in a Scary Economy

How are you supposed to recover from a plunging economy? Here are six key steps to get you back on track toward financial peace of mind. More

Article | July 6, 2012