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Euro resilient despite gloomy euro zone growth outlook

The euro recovered from near nine-month lows against the dollar on Thursday on relief that the euro zone as a whole did not shrink in the second quarter, despite a contraction in its biggest economy, Germany.

Aug 14, 2014 11:56 AM EDT

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Global stocks rise on Putin comments, bonds yields fall

Global equity markets edged higher on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin of Russian sounded a conciliatory note over the crisis in Ukraine, while bond yields in Europe fell to record lows as the euro zone's recovery stalled in the second quarter.

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How to force yourself to buy low and sell high

Investors who wish they were better at buying low and selling high actually have a tool that can force them to do just that. It's called "rebalancing" - the practice of regularly re-allocating a portfolio so the investments in it stay in their originally intended proportions.

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COLUMN-Four reasons to ignore market timing and focus on happiness

With global angst going up several degrees, there are myriad reasons to feel nervous about stocks. But that shouldn't compel you into timing the market - focus on your prosperity and happiness instead.

How to buy financial advice now

The financial advice business is changing dramatically in every aspect, from how advisers spend their time, to what they charge, to how they label and promote themselves.

Aug 13, 2014 1:56 PM EDT

Estate planning for the young, rich and childless

For many single or childless individuals, the question of how to distribute their worldly wealth after they die is wide-open and complicated. A charity? Alma mater? Distant nieces and nephews? A cat?

Aug 13, 2014 1:50 PM EDT

The undercurrent in weddings and marriage? Money is taboo

The couples interviewed in the new documentary "112 Weddings," which premiered on HBO in late June, don't talk openly about money. There are sideways glances and pained looks, but as they reminisce about their weddings and talk about how their marriages have gone, they simply do not go there.

Aug 13, 2014 1:46 PM EDT

When airport clubs are worth the money

When you fly several times a month, finding a comfortable place to wait for a flight and grab a snack can make traveling a lot more enjoyable, but the price of membership can be high.

Aug 13, 2014 1:44 PM EDT

Americans borrow less than 25 percent of college costs in 2013: study

American families borrowed less to pay for sending their children to college in 2013 than in the previous two years, according to a report from student lender Sallie Mae.

Aug 13, 2014 1:42 PM EDT

Four reasons to ignore market timing and focus on happiness

With global angst going up, there are myriad reasons to feel nervous about stocks. But that shouldn't compel you into timing the market - focus on your prosperity and happiness instead.

Aug 13, 2014 1:39 PM EDT

Take the pension buyout, or wait for a better deal down the road?

If you work for a company with a pension plan, don’t be surprised if you get an offer soon for a lump sum buyout - a deal where you accept a pile of cash in exchange for the promise of lifetime income when you retire.

Aug 13, 2014 1:37 PM EDT

More American women talk about pay, but do not negotiate

In an era when more women are encouraged to help each other, talking about paychecks is more common. But women are finding out they still earn less than men in the same jobs.

Aug 13, 2014 1:35 PM EDT

U.S. benefits enrollment season to bring more cost cutting: study

When benefits enrollment season arrives this fall, employees around the country can expect to see the impact of corporate cost-cutting on their finances.

Aug 13, 2014 1:25 PM EDT