Money Prophet

The financial meltdown was a wake-up call for the young. Tough economic times offer young adults a great opportunity to embrace the financial basics of saving, spending and investing.

Times are tough, and the cost of a good education is not getting any cheaper. But one local college is doing its part to help those who need some financial relief.

THE number of people ringing the Money and Budgeting Service for help with debt and mortgage repayments more than doubled last year, latest figures show.

Large institutions view the global financial crisis-inspired period of regulatory review and change as a chance to buy distribution and platforms cheaply and to position for future growth.

Tony and Rose are almost finished with college bills, and now they’re turning their attention to retirement.

Ailes offered to pose nude for $100, defended Glenn Beck against the critique of Paul Krugman and Arianna Huffington, and finished by offering President Obama some political advice.

Banks are scrambling to beef up their Web sites by adding pie charts, budget calculators and other gizmos designed to help people manage their money.

With all the do-it-yourself advice out there today, it may be tempting to try out derivatives. However, unless you are a seasoned investor with much experience in researching companies and dealing with different investments, you might want to leave it up to the experts

Dear Carolyn: I am a mother of two teenage girls, 16 and 13.

Dear Carolyn: