The Bottom Line: Personal finance, money tips and more sponsored by Forum Credit Union

On average, it costs $250,000 per child from birth to 18, and just...

Many homeowners are making the decision to renovate rather than move....

With summer comes lots of activities, especially when you have kids...

How many retirement accounts do you have? If you've changed jobs a few...

If even the thought of investing is scary to you, it's best to take...

If you've looked into having your house cleaned recently, you may be...

There are several theories on what is the best way to pay down debt,...

Most households access their financial institution online, but are...

Your credit score says a lot about you to lenders. One small mistake...

Selling a home is a very stressful process. You may need to get out of...

We've heard it said a million times, "debt is bad," but, how many...

While you are thinking about getting your home in order, think about...

VIDEO \| Bottom Line: Money & Relationships	Bottom Line: Consumer Debt Rising	Bottom Line: Spring Cleaning for Your Finances
VIDEO \| Bottom Line: Contractor Fraud	Bottom Line: Protecting Your Identity	Bottom Line: Buying a New Car

Report: Insolvency looms for Social Security, Medicare	Student-loan debt surpasses credit-card debt
Employers beefing up summer jobs, internships	Brighten a grim retirement outlook
Starting salaries for college graduates	Receipt in the bag or inbox?

Should You Buy or Rent?	How Much Can You Afford?
Pros & Cons of Buying	Knowing the Best Time to Buy a Home
Upfront Costs	Using an Agent

Plan strategically for retirement accounts	Pictures: 'Money' Magazine's 2010 best places to live
Cold, hard fact: North offers more to retirees	Know the best time of year to retire
Top 15 places to retire	Retirement tips for individuals
The myth of the Social Security system's financial shortfall	Five great ideas for dealing with your taxes in retirement

For parents, the ABCs of college finance	Give your kids a credit card? umm ... No
When should you start talking to kids about money?	Money-smart kids: Dear Sasha and Malia ...
Web sites that foster good money skills	Now's the time for real-life money lessons
Recession? These teenagers get it	Saving strategies -- one penny at a time

How to check the status of your refund	Affordable crossover cars
First-time buyers: Do homework, then shop	Prioritize home improvement projects
Test your money literacy	Protect your identity every day
Douglas: Gordon Gekko was wrong -- greed is not good	Best gift cards

SAVE IT UP