A Systems-Analyst-Turned-Writer’s Novel Idea Bears Fruit

Ali Hosseini of Hudson, Massachusetts, who came to the U.S. in 1975, quit his job four years ago to write a novel. Much belt-tightening later, The Lemon Grove is about to be published.

Get Home Phone Service for Less Than $10 a Month

Three low-cost alternatives to pricey, traditional home phone services.

Ground Rules for Boomerang Kids

It’s okay to help, but don’t coddle.

Survive the Medicare Enrollment Maze

Miss an enrollment deadline for Medicare, and you could end up with no medical coverage for months and a lifetime of penalties.

How to Protect Your Portfolio From Inflation

Many economists fear inflation will come roaring back soon. These strategies can shield your retirement income just in case.

How to Check Your Social Security Statement Online

The government no longer is mailing paper statements to most workers.

Navigate a Course for Long-Term Care

The long-term-care insurance business is in turmoil. But these options can help you steer through the turbulent marketplace.

How to Get Insurance Companies to Pay Your Claims

When your company drags its feet, use these tactics to help you claim your cash.

How to Build 'Team You'

Our writers know a thing or two about going to knowledgeable sources they—and you—can trust.

Free ETF Trading at Many Brokerages

The types of ETFs offered commission-free differ by firm, so sort through the options carefully.

Your Life Span? Ask the Calculator

Many issues facing retirees revolve around life expectancy. These online tools may be able to help.

Insurance to Cover Old Old Age

Longevity insurance will provide you income in your much-later years for a smaller cost now.

Hedge Bets With an Annuity Ladder

If you think interest rates will rise in coming years, split your money among several annuities over a period of time.

Cash In on Incentives to Open New Online Brokerage Accounts

Several discount brokers are offering cash incentives up to $2,500.

A New Chapter of Pension Plan Woes

Pensions used to be a reliable stream of retirement income, but these twists and turns could put a pension benefit in jeopardy.

5 Tips to Cut Costs on Your Home

Don't pay more than you have to when it comes to taxes, remodeling and your mortgage.

How to Score 13% With Annaly Capital Management

Unless some Annaly trader screws up, the good times will continue to roll for the real estate investment trust -- at least through 2013.

Decoding an Annuity is a Daunting Task

This guide will help you break down the complexities of variable annuities.

Find an Encore Career Serving Other Seniors

The aging population provides an abundance of business opportunities for baby boomers looking for a career switch.

Bargain With Hospitals to Slash Big Bills

You have several options to seek a better deal on health care costs.

A New Life for Pension Plans

Bucking the 401(k) trend, one union moves to a new type of defined-benefit plan in which employers and employees share the risk.

Planning Your Retirement Tax Strategy

Taxes don’t stop when your paycheck does. In fact, tapping your retirement nest egg comes with all sorts or new rules -- and opportunities.

What You Can Learn From Shareholder Letters

A less-than-candid letter to shareholders could be a red flag.

How to Choose the Right Annuity for You

A new generation of annuities are simpler and cheaper.

Make the Most of Social Security

Consider these moves to maximize your benefits.

Securing Retirement

We can always take a cue from the past and move in with our kids, but I hope we won't have to.

New Strategies to Ease Into a Secure Retirement

New strategies to design the lifestyle you want and make sure you have the money to pay for it.

Feeding a Family on $300 a Month

Cookbook author Carol Scudere of Powell, Ohio, is showing Americans how to make chuck roast taste like osso buco and other inexpensive ways to put tasty food on the table.

The High Price of Cash Advances

What to Do When You're Not Quite Ready to Retire

Some retirees will work by choice, while many will work out of necessity.

Prepare for the Financial Impact of Alzheimer's

Even in the early stages of dementia, financial skills can be diminished. These steps can help protect you or a loved one -- and a retirement nest egg.

5 Costly Retirement Surprises

The reality of retirement may have a few shocks in store for you.

Free Advice from Financial Planners

Advisers will be online February 16 to answer your money and retirement questions on Facebook, Twitter and Kiplinger.com for free.

3 Dating and Money Etiquette Challenges

When it comes to dating and money, is there really a right or wrong way to do things? It depends who you ask.

On the Home Stretch to Your Retirement

If you are facing a large gap in your savings, these steps can help keep your retirement plans on track.

Why a Long-Term, Fixed-Rate Home Loan Makes Sense

Despite the uptick in homeowners choosing shorter-term loans, longer-term mortgages at today's low rates provide more flexibility.

4 Online Tools to Fix Your Finances

Go online to budget, learn the basics, save money and ditch the paper.

When Your Favorite Charity Sells Out

Charities typically insist that they'd never let a donor relationship affect their positions on issues, but that seems naïve or disingenuous.

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

The Keys to Managing Your Money for the Long Haul

Yes, creating wealth by investing in equities is important. But in old age, you can't 'eat a rate of return.' Managing downside risk matters just as much.