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Parenting and personal finances
Chris Farrell Feb 8, 2012
The French offer parents enormous support.
Ladies, you can't have it all
Tess Vigeland Feb 3, 2012
Financial Times columnist Mrs. Moneypenny discusses the realities of life as a working woman.
Saving the lion's share
Paddy Hirsch Jan 27, 2012
Lion dancers from the East Wind martial arts school say they plan to sock their New Year money away, rather than spend it.
For saving more and spending less
Tess Vigeland Jan 27, 2012
This week's young winners are making sound money decisions with their New Year's lai see.
A Vietnamese New Year
Chau Tu Jan 27, 2012
Lunar New Year isn't just a Chinese celebration -- how a Vietnamese-American family marks the season.
'Education is the most important thing'
Tess Vigeland Jan 27, 2012
Credit union officer Niki Wong discusses how many Asian American households handle their personal finances.
For saving for her own future
Tess Vigeland Jan 20, 2012
This week's piggy is going to a mother who spent her money to keep her daughter happy.
A family margin of safety
Chris Farrell Jan 12, 2012
My husband and I are late-in-life parents (he is 59 and I am 49) and we have a 1-year-old -- the absolute JOY of our lives. She is the only child for both of us and I am wondering about what you would suggest as the most cost-effective way to save for her future? Kathleen, Fergus Falls, MN
What Now: The junk food diet
Mark Bittman Jan 5, 2012
Millions of Americans make resolutions to change the way they eat. But, can we change the way food is marketed to us?
Life insurance and savings
Chris Farrell Dec 19, 2011
I went to a financial advisor in hopes someone else could do more with my money. He suggested that I take full advantage of my employer's 401(k) when I am eligible (next year), but since I have been a good saver and expect an increase in income, I should consider using life insurance as a vehicle for tax-free retirement savings. I have mixed feelings about this. Christina, Atlanta, GA
