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The next financial crisis, by Janet Bodnar
Retailers are pulling out all the stops to lure reluctant shoppers.
A top fund manager likes companies that make toothpaste and Post-its.
Must I disclose the murder in my house?
Reverse loans let seniors convert equity to cash, but at a price.
Online decorators fill empty rooms with virtual furniture.
Survivors are also vulnerable to the pink-slip blues.
Why a car fund took off, by James K. Glassman
Housing's shaky upturn, by Whitney Tilson and John Heins
Overcome your worst instincts, and earn a higher return, by slashing costs and sticking with user-friendly funds.
Markets are fickle, but costs are something you can control.
When it comes to investing, gimmickry rarely beats out common sense.
Funds are the most appropriate vehicle for most investors, but they have flaws that work against their clients' best interests.
Five good reads to help you be a better investor.
Six luminaries share their outlooks and investment strategies.
Bob Rodriguez is so worried about future inflation that he's prepared to move money out of the country.
Balanced funds could calm your market anxiety.
Why your results stink, by Russel Kinnel
Where's my windfall? by Jeffrey R. Kosnett
I'm winning. Now what? by Andrew Feinberg
You can't copy their portfolios precisely, but you can use exchange-traded funds and notes to come close.
Funds that target insider buying, spinoffs and share buybacks look appealing.
Their funds have rebounded big-time, but that doesn't mean you should trust them with your money.
After a rough start, most of our picks are beating their benchmarks.
The managers of a top-performing high-yield bond fund have turned cautious.
Money-market funds are paying a pittance. To make more on your stash of cash, look to local banks, laddered CDs and short-term bond funds.
Assistive services let elders enjoy the comforts of home.
A radical new plan to minimize risk guarantees you a secure and steady stream of payments.
Employers are raising the bar on dependent coverage. A separate policy for your family may be cheaper.
Kimberly Lankford explains how to take advantage of economic-stimulus tax breaks before time runs out.
High interest rates and tough payback rules could leave your student out on a limb.
If you've ever bounced a check, read this.
Debit cards pose a unique set of risks.
Appliances and cabinetry hog the spotlight in the kitchen, but in a busy household the flooring has to hold up under heavy use and look good, too.
A cheaper alternative to demolishing your tub is to have it refinished.
Save money and space with a bedroom-closet overhaul.
Look for a vet-visit discount, trim food costs, pay less for pet meds, and consider a pet health policy.
FAQs on the new Microsoft operating system.
More for your money, by Jessica Anderson
What you need to know about smart phones 2.0, by Thomas M. Anderson
He won a 63-year fight for justice.