I received a distressing note from “a friend” named Mark who needed help with his bills after his bag and passport were stolen in Manila.

Do you have refinance envy? Come on, you can admit it. You've been at an event or to church or having lunch with co-workers and someone brags about the interest rate she just got when refinancing her mortgage.

On Monday, April 15, while the Boston Marathon was getting underway, the boys and I were in Washington, D.C., embarking on another time-honored American tradition: visiting our representative in congress.

Millions of Americans scrambled to get their taxes done and paid by April 15. The majority of filers -- three out of four -- get refunds. This year the refunds were pretty large, on average $3,000.

You know the saying, "It's not rocket science." Well, today's retirement planning "is" rocket science. It's often confusing and overly complex. There's so much you need to know.

We are in the best time of the year. No, it's true. I know, there are still pockets of snow behind your shed and muddy shoe prints have become a regular thing at the front door.

For those who abhor deadlines, but also like something free, H&R Block is coming to their aid. Now through the April 15 tax filing deadline, all participating H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) locations and At Home online are offering free tax extension filing.