Personal Finance & Savings

From bargain hunting to building wealth, use these tools and great ideas to save money and sharpen your financial management skills

Avoid These 9 Purchases on Black Friday

You're better off shopping for these products at different times of the year

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The Best Black Friday Mattress Deals of 2025

Shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday mattress sales

Best Things to Buy in November

Shop for deals on electronics, toys, small appliances and more

Supermarket Items Worth the Splurge

And two products to avoid

Living On a Budget

11 Ways to Eat Well at Home on a Budget

Here’s how to shop smarter, get low-cost meals and find fresh food for less

Amazon Prime vs. Walmart Plus: Membership Perks

A side-by-side look at their costs, shopping benefits and perks

What to Stop Buying Now If You’re Retired

It may be time to reconsider all the stuff you’ve been spending money on for years.

7 Home Tasks That Save You Money

Catch issues early, save on utilities, and extend HVAC lifespan

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Tipping Is Showing Up in Unusual Places

How to navigate the new culture of digital tipping prompts

Save on These Holiday Gifts at Warehouse Clubs

Buying in bulk can stretch your budget this holiday season

Amazon Won't Let You Return These 13 Items

Before you purchase that gift, make sure you can return it.

Get Cash for Your Used Electronics

Have old electronics lying around? Several retailers will pay you for them.

Saving & Investing

99 Great Ways to Save Money and Beyond

Celebrate saving with new and exclusive tips

11 Mistakes Retirees Make at the Supermarket

Your bad habits may explain why you’re paying too much for groceries

6 Ways to Plan for Retirement Like a Veteran

Ex-service members retire with more assets, less debt and greater confidence. Here’s how to follow their lead.

6 Ways to Save Like a 401(k) Millionaire

These tips can help you build the nest egg you need

Why I Socked Away Over $500,000 in a ‘Layoff Fund’

Building a financial cushion was a game changer. Here’s how I did it

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10 Answers to Grandchildren About Money

What to do about grandkids’ college, cars and more

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Earn 5 percent returns while you sleep

Higher interest rates mean higher yields — where to grab them now

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How to Find the Best Bank for You

Branches? Apps? Mortgages? Make a list and check it twice

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Don't Forget to Talk Finances for a Second Marriage

Take your time, share information before wedding

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5 Low-Cost Financial Planning Tools

You may not need your own personal adviser for simple problems

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Why Buy Bonds Now?

Bonds were battered but are a bit better now

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How to Write a Will

Most people need a will: Here’s how to do it right

Make Your High CD Returns Last

It's a great time for savers

Your Money Videos

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Money

How to Find Unclaimed Money

There's a possibility you may have unclaimed money without knowing it. AARP Personal Finance Editor Daniel Bortz shows us how to find it

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These Medicare Changes Can Make Paying for Prescription Drugs Easier

Center for Medicare Director Meena Seshamani, M.D., explains two ways Medicare is trying to simplify buying prescription drugs for enrollees.

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3 Tax Records You Need to Keep and For How Long

Not all documents need to be saved for seven years. Here are three must-save tax records and the length of time you need to save them.

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Managing Debt

New Federal Ruling Bans Medical Debt from Credit Reports

Unpaid medical bills can’t predict creditworthiness, AARP says

First Came Health Crises, Then the Overwhelming Debt

Jean Chatzky helps a woman get her finances back on track

I Borrowed From My 401(k) and Paid the Price

Tapping funds before retirement can have repercussions

7 Ways Gen Xers Can Beat Credit Card Debt

Now’s the time to get those balances down

6 Do’s and Don’ts to Win Credit Card Disputes

Get charges removed from your bill

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Your Phone Can Be a Credit Card, Too

You can also store loyalty cards, boarding passes and concert tickets

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Here’s Where To Apply For Student Loan Forgiveness

Apply by Dec. 31, 2023 to get up to $20,000 in student debt forgiven

Why Buy Bonds Now?

Bonds were battered but are a bit better now

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