Two years after her husband’s death and almost 10 years after his cancer diagnosis, a woman examines the wrenching emotional and financial costs of keeping him alive.

More than ever, credit card companies are ready to negotiate with borrowers who are in over their heads. But know your options before you commit.

Insurance companies won’t randomly decide to drop you or raise your rates. But many things could put you on your insurer’s bad side.

Government support that artificially props up home values is forestalling a real recovery for the housing market.

Your college debts may not be toxic, but making the wrong choice between federal and private loans can be a life-altering decision. Here’s what to look out for.

You may not know you have them, but your card issuer provides free protections and services that could cost you hundreds of dollars elsewhere.