When buying a car, think beyond the purchase price. To understand a car's real cost, take into account how much you'll be spending on it over five years. More
Interest rates on savings accounts are lousy and you can boost your yield only so much. But you can get make up some of that with these banking strategies. More
Triple-digit oil prices won't kill the stock market rally. In fact, they could help fuel some solid profits -- if you know where to put your money. More
Edward Loh, editor-in-chief, Motor Trend magazine picks the best values to be found in four categories -- family car, luxury sedan, crossover and performance car. More
A lot of people are willing to overpay to snap up the latest, greatest tech gadgets. Be a little patient and stick to what you really need to nab the best deals. More
For those with good credit, it's the best time to buy in 40 years. Put 20% down on a median-priced home, and your mortgage payment will come to just $616 a month. More
When you hit the stride of midlife, you're midway through the marathon of retirement investing. You need to maintain a strong diversified core and the know-how to make adjustments along the way. More
You've nearly completed the marathon of retirement investing now. But you still need a strong diversified core and know-how to make adjustments along the way. More
This election, Democrats and Republicans are arguing fiercely over the proper size of the government. Money magazine looks at the facts -- how much we're spending and what we're spending it on. More
Under a settlement deal, major banks have agreed to refinance mortgages worth more than $3 billion. Here are some of the hurdles you need to clear to qualify. More
To have the retirement you want now, you may have to tap a little more of your earning power -- and tap into your spirit of adventure. Here are 6 ways to make it happen. More
When you're young, be aggressive about putting money into stocks, and cautious about how much you shell out for a home. You'll end up the richer for it. Here are seven ways to start out smart. More
Got tuition and room and board covered? That's great, but you'll face lots of other costs and fees. Find out Money magazine's fixes to help reduce the impact. More
Meet Money magazine's Heroes, including Holly Petraeus of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and four others improving the lives of military families. More
First, understand what that degree is really going to cost. Then use these strategies to wrestle the price down to a level your family can afford. More
The jobs picture should improve some in 2012, but by keeping your skills current and getting face-time with your bosses, you can improve your prospects. Play
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