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The new young investor: Shunning stocks
September 7, 2010When 18-year-old Robert White decided to jumpstart his retirement plan, he invested his life savings of $25,000 into an aggressive mutual fund.
Can mom afford to work only part-time?
September 7, 2010Shawn and Mary Kate DeRose live comfortably on a combined $133,000 income. They pay their debts, save for retirement, even have room to splurge on dinners out and high-end gym memberships.
4 tips for caring for mom and dad
September 7, 2010Caring for an ailing or aging parent is never easy, but the challenges only multiply when Mom and Dad live far away.
Tips for getting homeowners insurance
September 7, 20101. Loyalty is overrated
Talkback: Where did you retire?
September 7, 2010
Money's new More Money blog
September 7, 2010
McDonald's sizzling stock
September 7, 2010Can these arches stay golden if the economy tumbles again?
Second act: Software to wind energy
September 7, 2010Jim Maguire describes himself as being ahead of his time, and he's hardly bragging. In 2002, Maguire -- who managed software projects for large companies -- was consulting in Germany when he discovered "the next big thing."
Are Americans de-banking?
September 7, 2010The financial crisis that destroyed some of the world's biggest banks and sent others to the brink of failure have changed Americans' idea of lending and borrowing. While most still seem to have no problems storing their money at banks small and large, a few trends indicate that everyone from consumers to some of the world's largest companies are straying away from large financial institutions as sources of funding.
Quest for the perfect credit score
September 7, 2010A major league pitcher dreams of throwing a perfect game. High schoolers eyeing the Ivy League study furiously in hopes of earning 2400 on the SAT. Meanwhile, Chris Peplinski is pursuing his own brand of flawlessness: an 850 credit score.
