Face it -- you couldn't enjoy your privileges or do your job as successfully without your network of helpers. John Donne's observation that "no man is an island" is particularly evident at the holidays.

During this time of year, we all get caught up in the spending frenzy and buy things we can't afford. But if we continue to overspend without thinking, it can lead to a very painful financial hangover come the New Year.

Even for those in their early working years, home financing decisions now and in the years ahead directly impact your bottom line in retirement.

Valuing small amounts of money is directly connected to paying attention to life's small expenditures. And it's the small outlays of money that you have the most control over.

This is the first in a new series on personal finance. Each Friday morning I will be exploring ways for you to become better investors. We begin with the first installment that is a list of the 20 ways Wall Street is ripping off small investors like yourself.

Why does a billionaire like Mark Zuckerberg need a mortgage on his home? Why doesn't he just pay it off with cash? Well that, my friends, is indeed the million dollar question. The answer though lies in the fact that Mark ascribes to my definition of being debt-free.

Not too long ago, you grew up relatively wealthy in a nice part of town with lots of family around you. When your parents divorced (which you whol...

What if right this moment your salary doubled in size? Imagine the possibilities: twice as many meals out, twice as much money for retirement and t...

Why not pay kids for extra jobs that can save you time, like washing the car or mowing the line? Show them the value of hard work. Allowance should be earned, not expected.