MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money - Personal finance, mortgages, credit cards, and more

Here are a few ways the current economic environment could affect your decision to borrow home equity.

Don't let misconceptions about CDs keep you from earning more money.

Keep these things in mind when deciding on a home equity loan term to get the best one for your needs.

With these short-term CDs, you'll earn 5.20% APY or more on your balance.

A pet insurance plan can protect newly adopted pets and their owners. Here's how.

Don't fall for a gold investing scam. Watch for these signs of a bad deal to protect your investment dollars.

A gold allocation can make sense for some senior investors. Here are three things you should know before buying in.

New hiring numbers released Friday were encouraging. Here's what savers should do in light of the news.

Gold prices have been high for months. Where are they now and what does that mean for you?

Here's where current home equity loan and HELOC rates stand — and how you can secure the best one available.

There's no cut-and-dry answer to how much you need to retire — but there are some guidelines you can follow.

Don't skip pet insurance because your cat is still young. Here's why it's especially valuable for kittens.

After weeks of mounting uncertainty, lawmakers forged a path toward avoiding a U.S. debt default.

If the Fed raises rates again, there's a chance savings rates could reach 5%. Here's what to know to maximize savings.

Housing inventory around the country is low. But current homeowners still have options.