LOS ANGELES -- The jobs of the nation's citizen-soldiers are supposed to be safe while they are serving their country: Federal law does not allow employers to penalize service members because of their military duties.

Yet every year, thousands of...

Q: What is the difference between Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability?

A: Social Security administers two major programs that pay disability benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments ...

You probably didn't find a Mother's Day card thanking your mom for helping you figure out how to handle your money.

Some of the typical messages I saw lately involved thanks for giving warm hugs, being understanding and showing strength. But if I...

Felecia Perkins' medical problems sent her to the emergency room twice in one week, costing the 49-year-old Hampton, Ga., diabetic time and money.

Then she found a solution that's kept her out of the ER and in better health since: talking about ...

Q: I heard that my disability must be expected to last a year to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Does this mean I have to wait until I've been disabled an entire year before applying for disability through Social Security?

A: No....

Bet if I asked, the odds are good that many people could tell me to the penny what they just paid for a gallon of gas.

So how much did it cost you to invest in your 401(k) last year? I don't know myself. And you likely don't know, either.

Over ...