Personal Finance

Even in rosier economic times, people with college degrees sometimes can't find jobs in their fields.

Many couples run their households jointly, but more and more women are taking on the role of their family's chief financial officer.

No matter how many subjects they're acing, most college students these days find economics a grind. Tricky financial calculations influence everything from what school they attend and what major they choose to how quickly they finish their degrees — or whether they graduate at all.

When their daughter called a couple of years ago, stressed out by her college studies, apartment bills and part-time work, Dan and Lisa Costa welcomed her back into the house with open arms.

For young people who came of age in the recession, the American dream feels like a myth.

Even a Muppet knows how to get money.

Having your bills mailed to you month after month is bad for the environment. But many of us can't break the practice.

Ready to move from Dad's couch to one of your own? Consider the following tips as you look for an apartment.

Apartment deals were on virtually every block during the throes of the recession, even in high-demand cities like NY and San Fran. Not anymore.

Among the most valuable lessons parents can teach their children are to be good stewards of their money.