Ann Carrns

As the stock and bond markets have wobbled, 529 plans have taken a tumble. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but you have options.

There are signs that the pause on payments and interest on most federal student loans will be extended past the end of this month. But…

The insurance can help pay for property damaged in a fire or stolen. And replacing clothes, furniture and electronic gadgets adds up.

Start with a seasonal tuneup of your air-conditioning system, experts say. Close shades or blinds during the day. And raise your thermostat — even by…

The average monthly payment is now about $700. But shoppers have options, including looking for less expensive smaller vehicles.

A new report finds that I.R.A.s may charge seemingly modest higher fees than workplace retirement accounts. But over time, the difference can add up to…

Now is also a good time to put aside emergency savings, financial experts say.

The “holidays” are aimed at helping consumers, but they’re also politically attractive. Tax experts say they provide only modest benefits.

But there are rules around opening one for a child. First: The child must have earned income.

The loans’ interest rates are initially low. But while some of their worst features are gone, their rates may still rise considerably over time.