Personal Finance

3 tips to make your resume stand out

A professional recruiter offers advice on how to make your resume shine. Hint: focus on your achievements rather than your responsibilities, and keep it brief. Play

Stay-at-home mom fights credit card rule

More than 30,000 people are petitioning for stay-at-home parents to get the same access to credit cards as their spouses. More

3 tips to negotiate a better salary

At a time when getting the offer should be cause enough for celebration, you might assume negotiating for more pay is taboo. Not true! Here's one reason why you should. More

A Harvard MBA's radical quest to erase his debt

B-school grad Joe Mihalic went on an extreme financial diet to pay down over $90,000 in debt in just seven months and charted his story through an anonymous blogging project. More

Mortgage delinquencies drop to 4-year low

Mortgage lenders say delinquency is at the lowest level since 2008. More

As student loans grow, so does leadership pay

Students graduating with mountains of debt this month might want to ask why their university presidents make so much money. More

Porsche 911: Impressive and pricey

The new 911 Carrera S delivers on Porsche's promise, but expect to leave the $92,000 base price tag in the dust for those cool extras. Play

George Lucas proposes affordable housing plan

After neighbors denied the 'Star Wars' creator the right to build a film studio on his Marin, California property, George Lucas is proposing to build low-income housing there instead. More

Should I stop funding my Roth?

If all of your retirement savings are in tax-deferred accounts, 401(k)s and IRAs, your options are limited in retirement -- every dollar you withdraw will be taxed More

'We just want equal benefits'

From paying more for health insurance to being denied access to Social Security survivor benefits, many same-sex couples face financial difficulties because the federal government doesn't recognize gay marriage. More

Bank of America offering up to $30K for short sales

Bank of America is offering some struggling homeowners payments of up to $30,000 if they sell their homes in a short sale and avoid ending up in foreclosure. More

20 weird reasons to quit your job

Leaving to take a better offer elsewhere is nice, but pretty dull compared to climbing Mount Everest, or joining the circus. More

Park Avenue co-op sells for record $52.5 million

Billionaire investor Howard Marks and his wife purchased a Park Ave. apartment for $52.5 million, marking the highest price ever paid for a co-op in Manhattan's history. More

What the student loan rate hike means to you

With federal student loan interest rates set to double July 1, here's what you need to know now. More

'How can I buy Facebook stock?'

After the initial burst of the IPO, you'll be able to buy Facebook shares through any brokerage. But the question is, should you? More

The real costs of starting a business

Almost half of potential entrepreneurs ages 44 to 70 expect to use their personal savings to launch their ventures. More

Starting a company from scratch

Mitigate the risks of starting a company after 50. Know the industry you're going into and be passionate about it. More

MBAs gone wild: Have B-schoolers gone too far?

Excessive drinking and other Mad Men-like behavior has become part of the culture of getting an MBA degree at schools like Harvard and Wharton, including, in some cases, sexual harassment. More

Living in a surreal work of art

With a sprawling sculpture garden, a bone collection and a million-tile mosaic, this artist's home creates a surreal world all its own. Play

Bank stocks that let you sleep well

Want to play the financial rebound but still don't trust the big banks? Focus on regional lenders. More

Dewey's decline and the rise of high-risk Big Law

The firm's fall from grace offers a look into how the once genteel, clubby world of law firms has taken on a hustling business culture of free agent partners. More

Bye bye unemployment benefits

More than 200,000 long-term jobless Americans will lose their unemployment benefits this week. More

Hidden fees in your 401k pay for TV ads

It's common practice for 401k plan providers to charge clients a fee they use to underwrite their advertising budgets. Play

Unique home in the Jersey woods

An artist has built a unique home in the wilds of New Jersey. More

How to get on executive recruiters' radar screens

Giving speeches at industry events is a time-tested way to get noticed by headhunters, but Twitter has made it more of a gamble. Luckily, you have other options. More

Porsche's Panamera: 'Green' performance?

Porsche says the Panamera Hybrid is a response to drivers worried about global warming. Yeah, right. But, it's not a bad car! Play

Picking the right financial adviser

Learn the 3 key questions to ask before you hire a financial adviser. Play

Artist's habitat in the Jersey woodlands

Ricky Boscarino is a sculptor, painter and jewelry maker whose biggest art project for the past 23 years has been his home on five quiet acres. More

Not working: Voices of America's laid off workers

Writer DW Gibson traveled across the country in search of the Great Recession's victims. The result: Not Working, a portrait of America's 21st-century unemployed. Here are a few of the tales he came home with. More

Buying a business after 50

Buying a business when you're no longer a kid comes with particular challenges. Learn how to overcome those obstacles from people who've done it right. More

49% of Americans saving zilch for retirement

About 49% of Americans say they aren't contributing to any retirement plan, according to a survey conducted by the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association. More

5 things to know about going out of network

If you're checking in for a hospital stay, request in writing that you be seen only by in-network providers. More

Redo your roof the right way

No other project is as crucial for protecting your home's value than putting on a new roof. Here's how to hire an ace crew. More

The gay marriage windfall

States that legalize same-sex marriages experience a significant economic boost. More

'How much should I spend on a family vacation?'

Americans spend between 5% and 7% of their income on vacations but that doesn't mean you should. More

Climbing the economic ladder? Think north and east

Economic mobility is greatest in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions and worst in the South. More

Keep an eye on vision care savings

You don't need 20/20 sight to spot ways to save on the high cost of glasses and contacts. You just need to know where to look. More

Gay marriage: Boost in 'economic inequities' fight

Gay rights advocates hope Obama's decision to support gay marriage could advance their efforts to secure equal treatment on taxes, Social Security and other financial matters. More

Making $300K and getting financial aid for a first grader

Private schools are being flooded with applications for financial aid from high-income families. More

Picking the right financial adviser

Learn the 3 key questions to ask before you hire a financial adviser. Play

Chase gets into prepaid card biz

JPMorgan Chase is launching a new prepaid card, called Chase Liquid. More

5 things to know about prepaid cards

Prepaid cards are wildly popular. But do they make sense for you? Here's what you need to know. More

Senate balks at taking up student loan bill

Senate votes against taking up bill in Congress to extend current low rates on subsidized student loans for more than 7 million undergraduates. More

Top websites for nabbing college financial aid

For parents looking for a way to make up for some of those lost tuition dollars, financial aid is just a few mouse clicks away. More

7 questions for your next real estate agent

Even as the real estate market perks up, you need a savvy agent to nail the sale. To find one, ask these questions. More

Posen: Millions of Europeans face long slog

The economic threat from Europe may be receding. But Adam Posen, an American banker in Britain, says it still poses a headwind to the U.S. economy. More

'How much can I take out from my $300,000 IRA?'

Having enough money to last your entire retirement isn't just a matter of plugging in an amount to withdraw from your IRA each year. Adapting to changing conditions is just as important. More

Prepaid cards: Don't be misled

As the prepaid card industry explodes with growth, watch out for cards that are loaded with fees or that claim to help you improve your credit score. More

Protect yourself from credit card fraud

If hackers ever steal your credit card information, here's what you can do to protect your accounts from fraud. More

Dad stays home while Mom pays the bills

Nearly 40% of married working women in the U.S. now out-earn their husbands. Play

10 best spring auto lease deals

These are the most intriguing auto leasing offers on the market today. More

The right way to lease a car

Just as when you're buying a car, you should negotiate when looking at leasing. More

When family leave is a must

Is caring for a sick family member getting in the way of your job? Taking leave from work can relieve some of the burden, if handled correctly. More

Investing in U.S. health spending? Think J&J

Johnson & Johnson -- the health care giant -- has had a run of costly (and brand-sullying) recalls, but it's helped by a diverse business mix. More

Too broke to go bankrupt

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are estimated to be too broke to afford the cost of filing for bankruptcy this year, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. More

Fighters for consumer rights

Meet four of Money magazine's Heroes: Consumer advocates who have made extraordinary efforts to improve others' financial well-being. More

Online shopping pet peeve: Paying

What really aggravates people about shopping online? Believe it or not, it's that it isn't easy enough to pay. More

Protect your credit cards from hackers

If hackers have skimmed your credit card number, to prevent more damage, contact credit reporting agencies and credit card issuers to put an alert on your account and monitor credit activity. Play

See the disappearing garage in action

This Lake Tahoe compound's 30-car underground garage is entered via a massive yet disguised hydraulic lift. For $50 million, it's yours. Play

Counties split by 4% jobless divide

Walker County Georgia has unemployment under 8%, while in next door Dalton, unemployment is still over 12%. Play

What to expect from a home inspection

Home inspector Joe Corsetto walks through a home pointing out key problem areas a homeowner might not see. Play

Want to drive a Ferrari? Here's how

Buying an exotic car may be out of reach but there are other, more affordable, ways to experience the thrill of driving an expensive car. Play

When should you file for bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy should be an absolute last resort if you're drowning in debt and can't get control of your finances. Play

Want to drive a Ferrari? Here's how

Buying an exotic car may be out of reach but there are other, more affordable, ways to experience the thrill of driving an expensive car. Play

Digging up $60k of truffles a year

Jack Czarnecki hunts rare black and white truffles in Oregon to use for his restaurant and truffle oil business. Play

House made of hay: No heating required

The thick walls of this post and beam home are insulated with stacked bales of hay, a material so effective that no heating system is needed. Play

Infiniti's rolling techno-sofa

It's big, comfy and has cool technology.You won't find much excitement though. Play

How to save up to be a millionaire

Reaching millionaire status is attainable if you create a budget and avoid spending money you don't have. Play

Three ways to boost your credit score

Maintaining a long credit history and juggling different forms of credit can help increase your credit score over time. Play

Fiat 500 Abarth: Small package, big bite

The new Fiat 500 Abarth proves that high performance can come in a tiny package. Play

What really hurts your credit score?

Opening multiple lines of credit, renting a car with a debit card and hard inquiries can ding your credit. Play

What the election means for your taxes

CNN political analyst David Gergen says growing pressure to reform tax policies will soon lead to simplified laws. Play

Workplace bullying on the rise

In a tough job market, many people feel trapped in their jobs highlighting the disturbing trend of workplace bullying. Play

For Sale: The Hunger Games' 'District 12'

Want to own Katniss' hometown? The old mill village that served as District 12 in The Hunger Games is on the market. Peeta not included. Play

Hyundai Veloster: One mean looking frog

The Veloster is a unique looking three-door compact from Hyundai that you'd expect to have a little more pep. Play

A San Francisco castle and its grottoes

With its underground caves and a natural spring that produces 10,000 gallons of water a day, Albion Castle is one of the city's unique historical landmarks. Play

A San Francisco castle and its grottoes

With its underground caves and a natural spring that produces 10,000 gallons of water a day, Albion Castle is one of the city's unique historical landmarks. Play

Flying car is no longer a dream, almost

Terrafugia aims to make the first delivery of the Transition, a street-legal airplane with folding wings, within a year. Play

You won the lottery! Now what?

Financial planning advisor Michael Boone offers advice on how to handle your lottery winnings - should you be so lucky. Play

Floating house in the desert

This home in the Mojave gets its energy from the sun and is lifted off the desert floor to allow a seasonal stream to flow underneath. Play

I dug out of $100,000 in debt

Personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox explains how she paid off $100,000 in credit card debt by negotiating rates with creditors and tripling minimum payments. Play

Why you need an estate plan

Personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox explains why it's important to have a will and life insurance and discusses how to save on both. Play

How to spring clean your finances

Consolidate accounts to boost your odds of earning higher interest and lower your fees, and be sure to shred old financial documents you no longer need. Play

When your dog is a deduction

A tax expert explains when you can and can't write-off expenses associated with your pet. Play

Investing in million dollar classic cars

Barrett-Jackson CEO Craig Jackson talks collectible cars and shares what 'investments' he's stashing away in his garage. Play

How to negotiate financial aid

Colleges can reassess the financial aid they offer you if you get a better offer from another prospective school, says Gen Tanabe, author of 'The Ultimate Scholarship Book.' Play

No presidential fix for housing crisis

Senior political analyst David Gergen analyzes the president's influence on housing, and predicts more Americans will move to multi-family housing over the next several years. Play

Living off the land in New York City

'Wildman' Steve Brill teaches New Yorkers the tricks of urban foraging, living on plants and leaves from the city's parks. Play

Extra ways to save on college tuition

There are many ways to shave the costs of college tuition with little known things like sibling discounts and grants for non-resident students. Play

The house made from 100 cars

Reclaimed wood, pieces of junkyard cars, and an old shipping container all went into building this super eco-friendly California home. Play

$2M survival bunkers a tough sell

A developer in Kansas is building and pre-selling high-end survival condos, but banks aren't helping interested buyers finance these unique properties Play

Film producer to pie maker

Former television and film producer Dave Tuttle found a new career through his passion for homemade pies. Play

How high school kids became tax pros

High school students in Marietta, Ga. file taxes for low-income neighbors as part of an IRS-sponsored volunteer program. Play

The Magic Mushroom home that LSD built

The walls have no corners and the rocks have faces in the magic mushroom house, which was built under the influence of hallucinogens. Play

How e-tailers are charging you

Your location may determine how much an online retailer charges you for an item but there are ways you can get around prize zones. Play

Got miles? Here's how to spend them.

FareCompare CEO Rick Seaney offers tips on how to best use (not lose) your hard-earned airline miles. Play

Prius V: Total buzzkill

The new Prius V has all the features you'd want, like extra-cargo space and great fuel economy. But according to CNNMoney's Peter-Valdes Dapena, driving it is as fun as doing your parent's laundry. Play

$3 million to live in a Cold War relic

Jamesburg Earth Station, a decommissioned global satellite base built in the 1960s, can be yours for $3-million. Play

How to spend less on gas

Driving aggressively and letting your car idle drains fuel from your tank and money from your wallet. Play

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