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Can Microsoft survive a post-PC world?

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

Cheap flights: Book 49 days ahead

You can snag cheap airfare by booking your flight 7 weeks before your departure.  More

Home remodeling is back

Home renovation spending is at its highest level in 6 years. But which rooms are the best to remodel if you want to sell?  Play

Talking to aging parents about money

Your aging parents may need help managing their money, but tread carefully, your parents will not want to give up control.  More

How 401(k) fees eat away at your savings

You could be losing out on tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings due to fees charged by your employer's 401(k) plan.  Play

Protecting people's money

Economic self-sufficiency for women and protection against con artists are the missions of these two Money heroes.  More

Get more out of your closet space

To figure out the most effective solution to expand your closet space, first determine the degree of your challenge.  More

5 reasons this bull market can still run

The bull market is older than most, but the slow recovery may, ironically, let the fun last a while longer.  More

Best 5 apps to invest smarter

Money magazine's picks the best apps that deliver investment advice and help you manage your investments.  More

Best apps to hit the road

Money magazine picks the best travel apps for saving you time and money while on the road.  More

Best apps to manage your money

Money magazine serves up a mobile bounty to help you save more and budget better.  More

Forget about market fundamentals

When it comes to assessing the broad market, broad measures won't help you.  More

Riding the road to recovery

The Buzz: Transportation stocks are not only decent buys, they're signaling full steam ahead for the market.  More

Money-market funds report true value

Money-market funds typically report a $1 net asset value per share, but the actual market value of their holdings varies.  More

Is this your password? Change it.

Easy-to-remember number sequences are way too easy to guess. Here are three keys to creating a more secure password.  More

For banks, bigger isn't better - opinion

Sheila Bair argues that breaking up the nation's biggest banks could make our financial system safer.  More

Home shopping: Should you buy new?

There are pros and cons to buying a new home that was just built versus an existing one. Here are four ways to compare.  More

Cashing in on the consumer rebound

The Buzz: As people head back to the mall, it's not too late to snag a retail-stock bargain.  More

What's next for the Internet

The future of the Internet will change your health care, shopping and with luck, cut the time you waste during your commute.  More

Is it too late to get in on Pimco's bond ETF?

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

Work from home, be a part of the office

How you can work from home and still be seen as a key player on the team.  More

5 family vacation bargains

How to plan a vacation your whole family can enjoy -- and afford.  More

Save for retirement. That's an order

Behavioral economist Meir Statman once thought friendly persuasion could get people to save for retirement. Now he advocates stronger stuff.  More

Get your kid to graduate in 4 years

Taking five years to earn a B.A. has become common -- and costly. Here's how to help your child graduate from college in four.  More

How to ask a relative to pay you back

Five strategies for handling the difficult task of asking a friend to repay you.  More

Renovate your home before you sell

Home staging is the process of renovating your house to increase its value and sell it faster.  Play

3 ways to lower your tax bill

Before you start planning for 2013, you still have 2012 taxes to worry about.  More

What the tax deal means for you

The fiscal-cliff tax deal kept nearly all rates low and threw in some tax breaks, but a few thorny issues remain.  More

$2 million in savings - should I splurge now?

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

Score cheap fun in the sun

Use these tricks to scout out last-minute beach deals before they get washed away.  More

Money 70: Best mutual funds and ETFs

The Money 70 list of recommended funds includes low-risk plays and aggressive bets.  More

Don't let debt kill your retirement

High-cost debt is especially dangerous in retirement. With a lower income, you boost the chance of outliving your money.  More

Are you on track for retirement?

Figuring out how much to save for retirement can be tricky. But using tools like online calculators can help.  Play

Rebuild your nest egg after divorce

Divorce or having a spouse die young makes it much harder to save the way you did when you were married.  More

Retiring and supporting adult children

Family financial obligations can cut into retirement savings. Identify what you can pay for.  More

One woman with 6 jobs to make ends meet

It's not easy and still doesn't amount to six-figures but one woman is putting all of her talents to good use.  Play

Your financial future in 8 questions

Think your financial plan is solid enough? Take this quiz to see how secure you really are.  More

Managing the second half of your career

You can't afford to be complacent in the last years of your career. You have a long retirement to finance.  More

Investing strategies with low tax costs

Putting your money in index funds or ETFs can help lower the amount of taxes you'll have to pay on returns.  Play

Healthy living: A happy retirement

A healthy lifestyle lowers health care costs, slows retirement savings spending.  More

Retiring? Make your money last

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

Win over your staff

Getting direct reports on your side is essential to your success at any job.  More

Housing: Play the rebound

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

Use your retirement plans to lower your taxes

Having savings in a variety of accounts that receive different tax treatment gives you more leeway for managing withdrawals -- and your tax bill.  More

Widow's $115,000 savings plan is risky

After the death of her husband, Lisa Bowman is getting back on track financially, saving for retirement and a new home.  More

5 retirement choices: Get 'em right

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

Do you need an investment adviser?

As you get deeper into retirement you may find yourself at a crossroads. Should you go it alone or the advice of an investment adviser?  More

2 tuition bills and only $8,000 saved

One couple juggles savings goals of paying their kids' college tuition and retiring early.  More

How to divvy up your retirement nest egg

To get solid returns while minimizing risk, diversify your retirement portfolio with a simple stock/bond investment mix.  More

5 things to know about car leases

You can get great deals on car leases these days, but a few wrong turns will cost you. Here's what you need to know.  More

When an older gadget is better

Thinking of buying the latest iPhone or smart TV? An older model of the latest tech gadget might suit your needs and your budget better.  More

Eco-friendly iPad cases start to pay off

When he lost his job at a solar firm, Sam Palmer started ReFleece, an eco-friendly business that makes iPad cases out of recycled materials.  More

Top stock picks from top pros

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

How to save $1 million

Though it seems daunting, here's how to save up to $1 million — just don't forget to account for inflation.  Play

$214,000 real estate bet a big risk for couple

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

Getting pros back to work

Helping retirees and technology professionals get back to work is a labor of love for these MONEY heroes.  More

8 apps for losing weight, staying fit

Health apps are all the rage. Which ones are worthy of a download?  More

A couple's 5-year plan to pay off $93,600

The Mantanonas need to fund retirement even as they pay off their debt.  More

The most hotly debated stocks of 2012

These eight hot stocks were the most hyped or derided shares in 2012. Here's what you should know about their prospects now.  More

My parents won't listen to my money advice!

Even if your parents don't trust your judgment, you can still steer them in the right financial direction.  Play

Couple with $455,000 playing it too safe

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

Save on calls and cash abroad

The best ways to phone home and pay the check on your overseas getaway.  More

4 ways the market could surprise you

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

Inside the Fed's fight

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

Interest rates: The big freeze

Rates won't be moving higher anytime soon. Here's what you need to do if you plan to get a mortgage or put money into savings.  More

The right investing strategy for you

Knowing the difference between active and passive investing can help you choose the best method to build your nest egg.  Play

What your health care will really cost

Make the best of new web tools that are shedding light on health care prices.  More

4 tips from a serial remodeler

Years amid sawdust and paint fumes have taught home-renovation expert Josh Garskof how to get home remodeling projects done right.  More

Europe: It's Japan, only worse

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

Where's the next big bull market?

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

Why market timing is so hard

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

5 top-rated 529 plans

Here are the best 529 college savings plans to pick from if you won't get a tax benefit from investing in your own state's plan.  More

College aid: Don't take the bait

Guaranteed returns! Bigger scholarships! Some advisers are promising life insurance is the cure-all for costly tuition bills. Tempted? Read this first.  More

'Tis the season to return gifts

Didn't like a holiday gift? You'd better move quickly - some stores give less time to return electronics than other merchandise.  More

Protect your home: Lessons from Sandy

What the epic storm can teach you about protecting your home from floods, avoiding tree damage and more.  More

Couples sound off on spending

Couples shopping in New York's Herald Square say they don't always see face-to-face when it comes to spending.  Play

Tackle your spouse's overspending

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

Where to make money in 2013

Despite super-low interest rates, you can still make decent money on your investments in 2013. Here's how.  More

2013: Expect same low interest rates

Money Magazine's Donna Rosato says 2012's historic low interest rates will continue into the new year.  Play

12 ways you're wasting money

Put an end to those small money drains that you barely notice, and you could save hundreds -- or even thousands -- of dollars a year.  More

How your health care will change in 2013

The piece by piece implementation of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is bringing a few more changes to your health care in 2013.  Play
Will you spend more on vacations this year?
  • Yes, a lot more.
  • Yes, a little more.
  • No, the same.
  • No, less.
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