Rules of Thumb for Saving and Spending

The 50/30/20 Rule of Thumb
How much should you spend on groceries? Your home? Your vacation to France? The 50/30/20 rule of thumb helps you figure out if you're spending too much ... or not enough!

Triple Your Money with This Simple Rule of Thumb
Want to double or even triple your money? This handy rule-of-thumb shows you how long it will take you to turn $10,000 into $30,000.

Don't Confuse These Two Retirement Rules of Thumb
Many people confuse the "Multiply by 25" rule with the "4 Percent" rule -- and not knowing the difference can have a drastic impact on your retirement savings.

How Much Should My Child Borrow for College?
Student loans can be scary. How much is too much? The "starting salary" rule of thumb says that you should borrow no more than your expected starting salary.

Eleven Rules to Help You Grow Rich
There's a lot of financial advice floating around. What's the most important? This article drills down to the 11 most essential rules that will help you grow rich.