Money isn't everything, especially when it comes to your safety, your comfort or your time ... and especially your life.

23 surprising things you can get for free

Little splurges are the killers

Americans talk a good game about saving and paying off debt, but they sabotage their efforts by splurging on meals out and other little luxuries, a survey says.

50 best values in public colleges

Kiplinger's ranks schools that offer academic excellence at an affordable price. The key to making the grade: high standards and generous aid.

Quit work for a year: Here's how

Yearning for a change of scenery or maybe a new sense of purpose? Don't just dream -- begin planning. Here are seven steps to get you started.

Hit the road for a scenic autumn drive

Watch the cranberry harvest in Massachusetts, view elk in Colorado or drive the 2,000-mile Great River Road along the Mississippi River.