Depending on your medical needs, you have several levels of health care available, from relatively inexpensive retail clinics to lifesaving, but expensive, emergency rooms.

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Uninsured? Where to get health care

$1,200 legally yanked from savings accounts drove one man from his bank. Lower interest rates on credit cards and fewer fees attracted others to credit unions.

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Converts sing praises of credit unions

When you’re young, retirement seems an eternity away. But if you don’t start saving now, you’ll miss out on the money magic that will make a huge difference later.

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Yes, you will live to be 80

It’s an emotional battlefield: Superheated ‘discussions’ with your partner about who’s spending, who’s saving, and how. Caution: You may spot yourself in here.

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The 12 biggest reasons we fight over finances

When money is tight, it’s tempting to put off any thought of saving. But don’t give in. Even the change in your couch cushions can make a difference.

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How $10 could save your retirement

The ‘envelope system’ gets you organized, helps you and your preparer find tax savings — and offers peace of mind. Here’s how to put it to work.

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Prepare for your tax preparer

With money market funds and savings accounts paying virtually nothing, it’s time to look at high-dividend stocks and other slightly more risky investments.

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9 ways to earn 6% or more

Even as success appears near for the proponents of reform, hidden costs are conspiring to torpedo any savings from health care legislation. Here are 5 stocks likely to benefit.

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Profit from health reform’s flaws

There are times you should tip and other times you may wish to, but we’re getting squeezed like never before. Here’s my tip: Don’t cave in to the pressure.

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The rude new tip-jar economy

It’s good to have goals, but if the end zone is unreachable (or a recession wasn’t in your game plan), it might be time to move the goal posts.

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Get real: Downsize your money goals