Your Money: Retiring on Your Own

Planning for retirement is something everyone considers, but not everyone does. And when it comes to singles, retirement planning is even more important.

Your Money: Dividend Performance in 2009

For many investors dividend paying stocks are the old faithfuls they've come to rely on for income. But even some of those steady income generators have been forced to freeze or cut dividends in the past year.

Your Money: FDA to Improve Communication

The Food and Drug Administration is planning to improve its public announcements on food and drug safety, more than three years after federal advisers recommended major changes.

Your Money: Relief From Overdraft Fees

Several banks have dropped the excessive overdraft fees that have drawn the scorn of politicians and consumers alike. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Your Money: Airline Surcharges for the Holidays

Several major U.S. carriers have added surcharges for travel on and around the upcoming holiday season. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Your Money: Bye-bye Old Invesment Rules

Investors learned during a year of the stock market's worst turmoil since the Depression, that traditional rules on investing can't always be counted on. The Ap's Trevor Delaney explains.

Your Money: Post-meltdown Investing

The stock market is bouncing back, but if you're like many Americans, playing the market has lost its appeal. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Your Money: the Value of Added Insurance

Personal items such as jewelry and other valuable items may not be covered by traditional insurance plans. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains how to best protect your valuables.

Your Money: Loan Modification Scams

Ads for loan modification companies frequently appear on late-night TV and on billboards in some parts of the country, but consumers need to be aware that some are scams.

Your Money: Choosing a Mechanic

Is your car making funny noises, again? You're not alone. Tough times are forcing more people to keep their cars for longer stretches.

Your Money: Planning for College Admissions

Applying to college can be an expensive process. But as the AP's Trevor Delaney explains, a little clever planning can go a long way in saving you money.

Your Money: Working With an Illness

Anxiety about health issues can make your office life difficult. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are ways to cope.

Your Money: Cheap Summer Fun

As the summer draws to a close, you may be looking for inexpensive ways to wind down your vacation. The AP's Trevor Delaney highlights how to make the most of your dollar.

Your Money: Getting Bumped From a Flight

AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains what your rights are if an airline involuntarily bumps you off the flight.

Your Money: Searching for a New Home

Searching for a new home can is no easy task. Combing that search with finding a quality school system can be even more daunting. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney Explains.

Your Money: Buying College Textbooks

Back to school expense can really add up quickly, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, textbooks are one area where students can save if they know where to look.

Your Money: Investment Insight

Bob Turner of Turner Investment Partners sits in with AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney to discuss his firm's summation of second-quarter earnings.

Your Money: Foreign Markets

Emerging-market stocks might still sound dangerous for anyone who's recovering from having their portfolio torched by tamer stocks. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor delaney explains, they are looking a lot less scary these days.

Your Money: Child Safety Seats

Couples expecting a new baby may be perplexed when it comes time to buy a child safety seat for the car. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, choosing a seat is easy if you know what to look for.

Your Money: Credit Card Rates

Two of the biggest issuers in the nation - Bank of America and Chase - will soon switch some fixed-rate cards to variable rates. AP Personal Finance editor Trevor Delaney explains what this means to you.