'Bling is bad'

Growing your 401k(3:22)2:53pm

Most people get higher returns investing in balanced funds rather than choosing their own asset allocation experts say.

Help! My 401(k) was interrupted(1:37)Nov 30

An expert talks about strategies to continue contributing to your retirement plan even if you lost your job.

Help kids, one crayon at a time(3:08)Nov 30

Donorschoose.org helps public school teachers fund classroom projects through direct donor grants.

Solve my 401(k) woes(1:24)Nov 24

How to recoup 401(k) losses and retire at the right time.

Why work beyond 62?(3:42)Nov 23

There are many benefits to work a few extra years beyond retirement age, says expert.

Boomers unprepared for retirement(4:33)Nov 18

Retirement expert Alicia Munnell says most baby boomers are not adequately prepared for retirement.

Laid off? Don't stay in 401(k)(4:32)Nov 18

Many who lose their jobs leave their money in their former company's 401(k) plan; tax expert Ed Slott says this is a mistake.

Great photos for not much green(4:16)Nov 18

You don't have to spend a lot to get a great digital camera; the Frugal Connoisseur shows you what to look for.

When to refinance your home(1:24)Nov 17

Low interest rates make now a good time for borrowers to try lowering their monthly mortgage payments.

Index funds: A safe bet?(1:44)Nov 10

Investing in multiple index funds can give you a diversified portfolio while lowering costs.