Author: Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool

If you’ve struggled to slash your spending in the past, here are a few tactics to do better.

Make sure to tackle all of these before you go.

If you work for a fairly large employer, chances are, you have an HR department at your disposal. But how well are you really taking advantage of it?

One in four Americans say that their financial situation hasn’t changed since the Great Recession, while 23% say they’re now worse off financially.

Without a healthysavings account, you effectively risk racking up costly debt the next time an unplanned expense comes your way.

Social Security will likely end up being a critical source of income during your retirement.

If you expect to be dependent on Social Security benefits when you retire, you’ll need to be smart about claiming them.

In a newsurvey, a majority of Americans admit that neglecting their savings in some capacity is their biggest financial regret.

The more money you have in retirement, the more freedom and flexibility you’ll enjoy. Here are a few strategic moves to boost retirement income.