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Buying a new washing machine? Here are 5 things I’d recommend you consider before you make a purchase.

Don't pay more tax on your investments than you need to. You can keep more money in your pocket (or for retirement) by avoiding these three common mistakes.

More than a fifth of those who struggled to pay their water bills found themselves falling into debt with their supplier

Don’t assume Social Security withholding is enough. Some retirement income may require a quarterly estimated tax payment by the September 15 deadline.

Retirement can feel far-off, or too close for comfort, depending on where you’re at. But one thing’s clear — now is the ideal time to get your retirement plan in order.

Letter: Changes to tax relief on pensions isn’t a straightforward solution to the budget deficit, says Prof Stephen Caddick

When it comes to retirement planning, many savers consider annuities as a way to secure guaranteed income. But on a recent episode of her "Women Money" podcast, Suze Orman made her position crystal clear: for some investors, annuities simply don't make sense.

Even as the full retirement age has increased, many Americans believe we should be retiring earlier, not later. If you want the full Social Security benefit, you'll need to work even longer than the full retirement age.

The Fed meets next week and will likely cut rates. Learn how savers can stay ahead of the game even with lower returns.

From how to retire in a crazy market to how much to withdraw and how to spend without feeling guilty, a financial pro shares the advice he's given this year.

If you want to supercharge your nest egg in the run-up to retirement, follow these strategies.