New research shows why a mentor who's good for some

could be bad for you.

People born between 1966 and 1975 took a bigger hit during the recession and are less well-prepared for retirement than older Americans, according to a new study.

A new wave of private firms that cater to clients' every imaginable financial need are increasingly courting the merely wealthy. Here's what they offer.

The Intelligent Investor: A few investors have taken the bold step of investing directly in their adviser's firm. What could possibly go wrong?

Most people still take their Social Security benefits as soon as they possibly can and many of them are leaving money on the table.

Personal aptitudes and attitudes like being a good listener and communicator strongly influence likability and workplace relationships.

Forget the campus bookstore. You can typically get up to 70% back selling to online resellers.

Social Security tax maximums and cost-of-living adjustments are calculated differently based on formulas set by law.