Perhaps the most damaging misstep, though, is simply delaying action. Interest compounds quickly on revolving debt, ...

A friend recently told me that some of the most traumatic parts of losing her husband were the thoughtless things that people said to her in their attempt to offer condolences. I get it. Feeling the ...

If you're planning to take out a reverse mortgage now, avoid these mistakes, which could cost more than expected.

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. In ...

This year, many U.S. service members and their families will see extra room in their budgets thanks to a pay increase. Most military pay went up by 4.5%, with E1 through E4 soon to receive a 14.5% ...

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is telling residents whose homes or businesses were damaged or destroyed by wildfires this week to not sign anything right away - to be a little patient.

People spend years, even decades, doing everything they can to save enough for retirement. The last thing you need is a costly mistake that could derail everything you’ve worked so hard to build. Your ...

We’re all guilty of scrambling to turn something in at the last minute, but race week is not the time for last-minute training. In fact, following a training plan months or weeks in advance sets you ...