Shrinking private pensions might dim your golden years.

It’s easier today to get a student loan from a university’s financial-aid office, but it’s tough to decipher the hidden fees that you will pay.

Insurers use credit scores and higher deductibles, and sell more policy add-ons to cull more cash from consumers.

Banks are living high on the hog while consumers are hog-tied by exorbitant fees. The government can’t be counted on to help.

A struggling economy has led to a buyers’ market. But higher fees are the rule of the day.

Personal finance sites let you manage your money free of charge, but they’re difficult to test to find the one that is best for you.

New rules provide some more protection for consumers, but banks are exploiting the loopholes that are in the reforms.

While you test the waters of 529s, watch out for the sharks that could bite into your savings.

Laws can protect you as you climb your way back to financial stability. But there are scammers intent on knocking you back down.

Dubious methods have us raising our hands with questions about the value of earning an online degree.

Some consumers might want to cut health-club memberships, therapy sessions or weekly trips to the movies to save money. But that might do more harm than good.

How safe is it for you to use a credit card with a data chip?

More consumers must shop for health care, but unfortunately, resources to help you make sound decisions are limited.

Insurance for medical expenses might be a good idea.