Michael Sheehan

When the ground rules changed for credit card issuers, some of the rules for consumers looking to keep their credit score high changed too. Certain moves, which used to be no-nos, can now actually improve your credit rating.

While most low-risk investments provide paltry interest rates, the dividend yields on stocks in solid companies can be very attractive.

The stock market recently observed two significant anniversaries: the birthday of the current bull market and the high-water mark of the NASDAQ. The two key lessons learned have...

Even though the recession has cut into the average cost of a wedding, it has also hurt the ability of people to pay for it. If you're footing the bill, here are a few strategies for reducing the per-plate cost.

Depressed real estate prices have made private islands an affordable alternative to mainland waterfront property. They'll still set you back six figures, however.

If you haven't kept your New Years' resolution to rebalance your portfolio, its mix might be seriously out of kilter. You need to right the ship to reduce risk.

One sure sign of spring is the annual reappearance of the anti-tax movement. Following their (illegal) advice, of course, will only get you arrested. Here are some "tips" to avoid.

Diminished capacity has led to packed planes, leaving coach passengers with little or no room to get comfortable. If you want to avoid a first class upgrade, the second seat option may be for you.