Financial resolutions are as common as Champagne and confetti on New Year's Eve, and just as commonly forgotten after the holiday. But a new book, "Picture Your Prosperity: Smart Money Moves to Turn Your Vision into Reality" (Portfolio, $27.95) to be released in mid-January, offers...

The holidays are usually not the time when you want to tackle money chores. But doing a little financial housekeeping could be the best gift you give yourself this year.

First-time homebuyers now have more options when it comes to getting a mortgage with a low down payment. The only question is how many of those buyers — who tend to be young, often in their early 30s — will actually benefit from the loans.

Those in their 20s or early 30s probably know saving for retirement is important to do. They just may not have the means to do it.

A personal finance book or other like-minded gift may not be at the top of most 20- and 30-somethings' wish lists this holiday season. But if you're new to managing money, it might be a good idea.

Some college students call home when they need extra cash. The same might happen after graduation, when student loans start coming due.

If you bought health insurance through an online exchange this year or you want to get coverage for next year, listen up: Open enrollment for 2015 began Nov. 15.

If you haven't booked your flights yet for Thanksgiving and year-end holidays, now is the time to start searching and plotting how to get a reasonable deal.