Despite shrinking endowments, these 100 institutions offer high-quality education for less than you might expect. For some students, they’re cheaper than state schools.

Do you have a stock that’s made you a lot of money? Here’s how to minimize the taxes you’ll owe if you sell. If you still have losses, you can use them, too — to cut your regular tax bill.

Some people still call them loopholes. But Congress created tax shelters for economic reasons — so using them allows you to further a legitimate national goal.

If you find yourself out of work or in a new position, you have decisions to make about the money left in your old retirement plan. Here are 5 options to consider.

That big, fat income-tax refund really means you’ve given the government an interest-free loan. It’s far better to keep the money you earned in the first place.