Personal Finance
Surviving the Recession
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10 holiday money mistakes Photos
With the sour economy, holiday budgets are tight this year. In fact, according to Consumer Reports,... more
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Frugality is a given this holiday season
The holiday shopping season is getting underway, but despite the not-so-gentle prodding of retailers... more
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How to get a great rental rate Photo
Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year. But... more
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'Super Freakonomics' by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Photo
It's not easy being an economist. more
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Cheap dates that make you look rich Photo
Dating when money's tight can be a challenge. You want to make a big impression on a small budget --... more
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Web sites that show you the money Photo
The Internet has made it possible for individuals -- even math phobics or terminal procrastinators... more
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10 tips to help you navigate market downturn Photo
Many employers are setting up financial advice sessions for employees to help them navigate... more
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Lawsuits, Complaints Claim Debt Collectors Crossing The Line Video
There's increasing evidence in the form of lawsuits and complaints that some debt collection... more
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UCLA Forecast: Worst of the Recession May Be Over Photo
LOS ANGELES -- The worst of the recession is beginning to ease, but there are still tough times... more
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Tip of the day: Know your rights with collection agencies Photos
Just because you owe money doesn't mean collection agencies can harass you. The Federal Fair Debt... more
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What to do if ...
Your home goes into foreclosure more
Deals & Ways to Save
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How to get a great rental rate Photo
Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year. But... more
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How to sell your gold and diamond jewelry Photo
All you need to do is turn on the television, listen to the radio or walk past a jewelry mall to... more
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Lower prices... Coming to a Burger King near you
A Burger King franchisee confirmed Wednesday that the company has asked franchisees to consider... more
Kids and Money: Practical approaches
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Consider Insuring Your Student's Tuition
You probably carry insurance on your college student to cover trips to the hospital emergency room, automobile fender benders, and perhaps even dorm or apartment thefts. It's second nature. more
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Glitzy Shopping District Drives Home Economic Reality for Teens
The air was warm and the sidewalks were packed on a recent Saturday afternoon when a woman driving a black Mercedes pulled alongside a couple in a red Corvette. more
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Web sites that foster good money skills
It's a challenge for adults to find a financial Web site for kids that offers age-appropriate information and is entertaining enough to hold their attention. more
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Recession? These teenagers get it Photo
Parents who are facing the prospect of a layoff, salary cut or health-care squeeze may be in no mood to share that information with their children. more
Your Retirement: Get started now
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Retirement tips for individuals
Your go-to guide for retirement plans, including what types, how they work, and the benefits of having one. more
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Five great ideas for dealing with your taxes in retirement
Benjamin Franklin famously said that "in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." With April 15 right around the corner, let's talk about the more palatable of Franklin's two certainties. more
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How to find a good financial planner
The financial planning profession is growing explosively as millions of aging baby boomers confront the challenges of planning for retirement security. Readers of this column have been writing to ask if they need a planner--and how to go about hiring one. more
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Retirement strategies for all ages
A successful retirement depends largely on the steps you take during different stages of your life. It's really never too late to start planning. more
Market Watch
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D.R. Horton, J.M. Smucker, Dell, ADC Telecommunications are among big market movers Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange: more
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Dollar and precious metals at a glance
NEW YORK (AP) — Key currency exchange rates Thursday, compared with late Wednesday in New York: more
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Wheat, corn, oats fall on the Chicago Board of Trade, soybeans climb; beef, pork futures rise
CHICAGO (AP) — Agriculture futures were mixed Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. more
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Career guidance handbook from a 40-year vet, a portrait of the entrepreneur
CAREER COACH: The "Job-Hunter's Survival Guide" is a slim paperback manual of little more than 100 pages, chock-a-block with bullet points and tips, wrapped in a road-sign shade of yellow. more
