Gail MarksJarvis

Don't miss them. As you sit down to do your taxes this year, make sure you take the credits and deductions that will help you keep more of your money and pay the government as little as possible. This year's tax forms could lead you astray: A handful of...

Whatever happened to the poor little Coverdell education savings account? It's become the orphan of college savings plans--ignored, neglected, unable to get adopted by many financial consultants even though it lets people shield their college savings...

Q: I am interested in Coverdell Education Savings Accounts because they can be used to pay for private elementary and high schools. That seems like an advantage over 529 education savings plans. As I understand it, 529 accounts can only pay for college....

What's done is done. It cannot be undone ... until tax time next year. So if you aren't liking the way your taxes are turning out for 2006, you can plan ahead so you have a better chance to secure a more palatable outcome for 2007. With the hard lessons...

In major stock market sell-offs, investors often can look at what held up during the storm and figure what sectors will be the leaders as the stock market recovers in the future. Frequently, times of upheaval are turning points in the market. What worked...