Money

We’re getting ready to embark on the most expensive time of the year. Whether you sink or swim depends largely on your commitment to creating a personal finance life jacket.

The contentious election is now imperiling the nation’s leading employers, as small business owners fear expanding in turbulent times.

Traditionally renting is what you did when you couldn’t afford to buy. But with more and more Americans priced out of owning, landlords are exploiting our diminishing options.

Jobs numbers are up; you’re finally starting to see your hard work reflected in an increased paycheck. Too bad shaky markets say the recovery is over.

One of the world’s largest banks was caught stealing identities, creating fraudulent accounts and making millions in “fees” and penalties. Think they’ll pay for it?

Is our ride on the current credit cycle going to end in us being pancaked against a wall? Experts weigh in on the threat.

It’s easy to get caught up in election year drama, but do you know how presidential politics can affect your bottom line, and your future?

Have you got what it takes to be rich? See what the wealthy do to get to the top—and stay there.

Can you totally avoid the next crash? Probably not, but you can design an investment strategy that will have you sailing while others get pulled under.

Adversity, including financial losses, is a fact of life, but it’s how you handle those setbacks that tells the world who you are.