Ben Gran

Higher prices at the steakhouse can be good news for investors -- because it means lots of American consumers are feeling wealthy and hopeful enough to keep ordering ribeyes, sirloins, T-bones, and New York strips.

From the moment you buy your car, you start losing money. Cars are not like houses or stocks -- they do not go up in value over time. Instead, cars usually lose value. It's an unfortunate reality of owning cars, but you need to be prepared for it -- and your auto insurance policy should be prepared too.

A recent survey from Northwestern Mutual found that Americans believe that they will need an average of $1.46 million to live comfortably in retirement. Don't feel bad if you're not saving enough; many Americans who are still approaching their prime career years can still make big progress.

Entrepreneurs tend to glamorize the idea of "bootstrapping" a small business, and doing it with minimal start-up cash. But sometimes small business loans can be the best thing to happen to your business.

The gender pay gap is an unfair fact of life that affects everything from retirement planning to paying medical bills. Let's look at a few stark facts about why women need healthcare money -- sometimes even more than men -- and how people of all genders can improve their financial stability with health savings accounts (HSAs).

A big stock market downturn or a big run-up in stock prices can make some investors nervous. People might be tempted to sell stocks, stop buying stocks, or pause their retirement account contributions in hopes of something that's known as "timing the market." Here's why you shouldn't use this risky investment strategy -- and what you should do with your money instead.

Refinancing your mortgage at a lower interest rate can help you save thousands of dollars over the life of your loan, reduce your monthly mortgage payment, or pay off your mortgage faster. Depending on your home value, your current mortgage's interest rate, your credit score, your income, and other factors, you might qualify for a mortgage refinance.