Managing personal finances effectively requires a combination of precision, foresight, and smart planning. Microsoft Excel offers a robust suite of tools, particularly under its “What-If Analysis” ...

If you’re trying to build an emergency fund, save for a vacation, or put money aside for a new laptop, having a savings plan can make it much easier to hit your goal without feeling overwhelmed. Read ...

We all know saving money is important. We've all gotten the memo. Where the picture starts to get fuzzy for most people is figuring out exactly how much they should save … and where they should be ...

As one of our Adviser Intel contributors, Anthony Martin, says: "With savings, it's not the amount that matters the most, but the consistency." In his article on how to save for big goals, he goes on ...

So, yes, you know you’re supposed to be aggressive about saving. But how to prioritize your savings goals is a trickier question. Retirement? Emergency fund? That trip you’ve been planning for years?