When it comes to your financial health, what you don’t know can cost you. Just like the annual physical with your doctor keeps your body’s health on track, knowing your financial vital signs can save you money and help you keep fiscally fit. Match your financial knowledge in the categories below to see where you

When you leave a job, it only seems natural to cut all your ties to your former employer as quickly as possible. For many people, that means taking money out of their old employer-sponsored retirement plan account. Simply taking the money and spending it leads to immediate taxation for all, plus a 10 percent penalty

Pensions are a distant memory for many of us. We all worry about the future of Social Security and the escalating cost of health care. Meanwhile, our life expectancies have increased, and we can look forward to a longer, healthier and more expensive old age. But Americans are practical. We adjust our lives to deal with changing

It is hard to believe, but the holiday shopping season is only a few short weeks away. If you’re like most families, holiday shopping can be a strain on the budget. Many shoppers also fear looking cheap when passing out gifts, which can lead to over-spending and blowing the budget. According to the American Research