Rules for 457 Retirement Plans

I started a new job that offers a 457 retirement plan rather than a 401(k). Are the rules the same?SEE ALSO: Are Your Saving Enough for Retirement? The private-sector 401(k) and the 457 plan for public-sector...

Costs, Benefits of a Generator

Our electricity was off for days last summer after a big storm. I'm thinking about buying a home generator so that I'm prepared this year. Would it be better to get an automatic backup generator or a portable...

A Tax Break for Grad School

I graduated from college a few years ago, but I signed up to take a few graduate classes part-time starting this fall. Can I qualify for the American Opportunity Credit? You can only take the American...