Hurt by low interest rates, retirees should consider steering their portfolios beyond bonds, according to Rob and Tom Fross at Fross & Fross Wealth Management. Play
Many blue-chip companies pay shareholders more in dividends than bond holders are getting in interest. The trick is knowing which blue-chip shares are safe enough to jump on. More
Raising a special-needs child is frustrating, chaotic, rewarding -- and very, very expensive. The author shares his family's challenges caring for their severely autistic son. More
Think your homeowners insurance premiums are bad? What you've really got to worry about is the gaps in your coverage that could leave you on the hook for major repairs. More
Money magazine's George Mannes takes to New York City's streets to find out how people broach the delicate subject of money with their aging parents. Play
Now that property values are recovering and the economy's on the upswing, homeowners are once again considering whether to renovate or start fresh in a new house. More
In most parts of the country home sellers have finally regained the upper hand. To get the best price, you need to finesse your timing, list competitively and understand local conditions. More
Despite rising prices and mortgage rates that are edging upward, buying a home is still cheaper than renting in the majority of the top 100 markets. More
These MONEY heroes help retirees and members of the armed forces with their tax returns, and assist people caught up in legal problems with the IRS. More
Microsoft Windows runs on about nine of every 10 desktops in the world. But PC sales are slumping, and the mobile market, where Microsoft is lagging, is exploding. More
Pimco's Bill Gross, manager of the largest fund in the fixed-income universe, has launched a smaller bond ETF. But it may be too late to take advantage of the ETF's early success. More
You don't have to live frugally your whole life. Take a break from saving diligently and see if you feel comfortable spending a little money on yourself. Play
Withdrawing from your retirement savings at a modest rate can leave you short of funds late in life if you don't recalculate how much you take out each year. More
With the clouds lifting over home sales, real estate stocks are up sharply, you can still find pockets of value, though -- if you know where to look. More
From the years you spend tending to your retirement portfolio to the time when you finally get to enjoy sweet success, you face questions about saving and investing. Ace these five and prosper. More
In the topsy-turvy market of the past five years, these managers led their funds to some of the best performances in their respective areas. Here's what they're bullish on now. More
Thomas and Narichica Hardy turned their homes into rental properties when they were deployed overseas. Now they hope that income from four rental properties will fund an early retirement. More
Paul and Linda Schilling fled to cash when their portfolio lost 65% of its value. But as they near retirement, if they want their money to last, they need to take on more risk More
It's impossible to time a stock market disaster, but the chances that *something* bad will happen should always be on investors' minds. Here are four wild, yet plausible, blowup scenarios. More
The Federal Reserve has moved boldly, even as it debates internally over whether its monetary policy actions help the economy. A guide to the players and the argument -- and an action plan for you. More
The Continent's financial crisis could linger for years, making foreign investing tougher than ever. Still, you can find opportunities amid the ruins. Here's how. More
It may seem like there's little hope of another great long-term stock rally. Three reasons the conventional wisdom could be running the wrong way. More
In last year's Investor's Guide, Money magazine assistant managing editor Pat Regnier wrote about his flight from stocks into all cash in 2011. Here's what happened next. More
Guaranteed returns! Bigger scholarships! Some advisers are promising life insurance is the cure-all for costly tuition bills. Tempted? Read this first. More
Credit card bills have you fuming at your overspending spouse? Here are five tips on how to have a conversation about spending and saving without starting World War III. More
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