The Affordable Health Care Act, aka “Obamacare,” has been the news most read by Americans in the past week. But beyond the fact that the Supreme Court found it was not unconstitutional to levy a new tax to help pay for mandated health insurance, there are other taxes ready to be levied on Jan. 1.

Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on the economy and giving.

Love it or not, it’s a costly couple of months. With hoards of tiny humans visiting for meals and snacks and exciting activities on the docket, it’s easy to overspend. This year, I have a few ideas in mind to keep us happy, organized and financially sound. Here are some thoughts on what we can all do to save during the coming months.

Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on impulse spending and finding a part-time job after retirement.

As states continue to be under financial pressure, they are looking for ways to make sure that each resident is paying their fair share of income taxes. As a result, state tax audits challenging domiciles and places of business are on the rise. This applies to people who spend a significant amount of time out of state and those who earn income while performing their trade or business in other states.

Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on sticking to Dave's Baby Steps plan, and tips for a young professional athlete.

With tax season a recent blip in our rearview mirrors, you likely have a great idea of your fiscal fitness. With such a current view of your finances and your successes (or failures) over the last year, take this prime opportunity to set some goals for the next year. Here are some items to look into and then check off your list.

Just over a week ago, many people were planning how to spend the $640 million lottery jackpot that they weren't going to win. While that brief respite from the day-to-day grind may have mental health benefits, it might not be the only way that a windfall of cash can find its way to you.

Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on real estate and a lazy step-daughter.

Personal finance is more than a numbers game. Your goals, objectives and life dreams are really what should drive your financial decisions and habits. But there is no escaping the numbers.