Real People's Stories

Read why one older worker has no plans to retire soon, plus tips on confronting financial challenges to your retirement.

Read how one tax professional weathered the storm of an IRS inquiry into his personal tax return, plus five key tips for handling an audit.

Learn how one couple financed college for their two children, plus tips from experts.

A divorce can throw virtually anyone's finances into chaos. Learn how one woman confronted the challenges, as well as four key tips for handling money in a divorce.

These entrepreneurs are learning ways to turn their passions into legitimate business operations. Find out how they're doing it.

These two women confronted staggering credit-card bills to claw their way back to financial health. Read how they triumphed over their debt.

Meet three mothers who took their own approaches to paying for their daughters' weddings.

Don and Jacqueline are two small-business owners nearing retirement age. Here's how they are balancing saving for retirement and investing in their businesses.

Meet Savannah and Todd, who each bucked the trend by achieving retirement readiness before age 40.

Phil and Carol W. of Oregon retired just before the tech market bubble burst in 2000. Their retirement portfolios suffered another setback in the market downturn of 2008. Still, they are enjoying a happy retirement. What smart financial strategies helped them recover?