Mike's Take

  As the New Year begins, the vast majority of American workers vow to save more money. But life gets in the way, and the truth, for many, is that savings wind up getting short shrift. Financial strategists at The Motley Fool, a money guide for skilled and less-experienced savers, have put togeth...

  Many of us jumpstart the new year with a positive outlook and a laundry list of to-dos and resolutions. But even when the universe is helping out by providing things like a growing economy and job security, creating a positive life for yourself is easier said than done. "A Pollyanna outlook jus...