Personal Finance

3 tax scams to avoid

Taxpayers beware: These 3 schemes made the IRS's list of "Dirty Dozen" tax scams for 2013.  Play

One man's fight against foreclosures

Tom Roeser is buying distressed homes, fixing them up and selling or renting them on the cheap to try and keep Carpentersville, Ill., from being overrun by foreclosures and crime.  More

Top income tax rate: How U.S. really compares

The top combined federal and state income tax rate in the U.S. falls in the middle of the pack of those in OECD countries. And it kicks in at a much higher level of income.  More

Elon Musk: Electric car competition is key

CEO Elon Musk discusses Tesla's rise to profitability and says he hopes other manufacturers will bring electric cars to the market in the future.  Play

Will you pay more to use your credit card?

A recent court decision allows stores to charge a fee whenever you use a credit card.  More

CVS charges $133 more than Costco for generic drug

Shoppers paid an average of $749 more a year on five generic prescription drugs at pharmacies like CVS, Rite Aid and Target than they did at Costco and Sam's Club.  More

Vacation home sales surged 10% last year

A strong stock market, growing demand and limited inventory helped propel vacation home sales for the second year in a row in 2012.  More

NYC brokers get creative to score listings

The inventory of homes for sale in New York City is so low that real estate brokers are schmoozing doormen and trying other tricks to score sales.  Play

Top income tax rate: How U.S. really compares

The top combined federal and state income tax rate in the U.S. falls in the middle of the pack of those in OECD countries. And it kicks in at a much higher level of income.  More

'I can't let this town become Detroit'

Tom Roeser took matters into his own hands when he bought and renovated hundreds of foreclosed and abandoned homes in Carpentersville, Ill.  Play

Buick Encore: An oddball SUV

The Buick Encore has a nice road feel but limited interior space and a strange instrument layout makes it an awkward SUV.  Play

Credit card delinquencies reach 18-year low

Delinquencies on bank-issued credit cards sank to about 2.5%, down from 5% in 2009  More

Look inside BMW's plug-in concept car

The BMW Active Tourer hybrid is a concept vehicle that features plug-in capability, an 8-speed transmission and a twin-turbo 3-cylinder engine.  Play

Beer, hot dogs: What ballparks charge

From $6 hot dogs to $8 beers, a look at what a day at your local ballpark will cost you  More

Meet "The Boomstick": Baseball's largest hot dog

Measuring 2 feet long and weighing 3 pounds, this $26 dollar dog is enough to feed a family of four  More

S. Florida real estate making a comeback

This 32-story condo was essentially a ghost town in 2009, but now has plenty of residents as home prices rebound.  Play

Princeton mom: Women have a 'shelf life'

Princeton mom and alum Susan Patton tells CNNMoney that female students have a "shelf life" so they need to focus on finding a husband at the Ivy League school.  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

'I can't let this town become Detroit'

Tom Roeser has bought dozens of distressed homes in Carpentersville, Ill. He's renovating them and selling or renting them out at a discount.  Play

Cheap flights: Book 49 days ahead

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

A freelance dilemma: How to get paid, not played

You've done the work and delivered it on time, but where's the check? Here are six ways to get what's coming to you.  More

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid keeps 4WD cred

Subaru's first crossover hybrid vehicle promises greater fuel economy while delivering the same superior 4-wheel drive that Subaru owners have come to love.  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

Buy or rent? 10 major cities

Deciding whether to buy or rent? Here's how the math plays out for some of the nation's biggest cities, according to real estate site Trulia.  More

How the 'Boomstick' hot dog is made

Check out the 24-inch, 3-pound hot dog loved by baseball fans at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.  Play

Triangle home with 'drawbridge'

A California architect created an untraditional house in an unusual shape.  More

The XBA: A better, faster, cheaper MBA?

The Fullbridge Program mixes drills with a bit of theory. Participants learn to read balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements in small groups for eight hours a day, for just 20 days.  More

What makes an antique rug an investment

Antique rugs can cost from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars and the most desired pieces can appreciate in value over time.  Play

Life inside a triangle home

This narrow home features a windowed wall that lowers to become a deck.  Play

Mercedes, Tesla team up on electric car

Mercedes' new B-class Electric Drive is powered by Tesla Motors' technology and has an electric range of up to 115 miles per charge.  Play

IRS says taxpayers making fewer mistakes

Math errors on tax returns are on the decline, as more taxpayers file electronically.  More

Our expert (finally) reveals his personal retirement strategy

In his final column, Money magazine's Expert shares his approach to retirement planning -- including his best and worst moves.  More

Your company can cost you $100k in retirement savings

Employees at some companies are losing tens of thousands of dollars in 401(k) fees and lost earnings, according to an analysis of 2,300 company plans.  More

Honda Odyssey really cleans up

Honda's new Odyssey mini-van has a vacuum cleaner built right into vehicle.  Play

Chevy power: Wild or practical

At the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet announced the Camaro Z28, a stripped-down track car and showcased the Chevy SS, a more refined sedan.  Play

Which state has highest income tax rate?

Take the quiz: Uncle Sam isn't the only one collecting tax money. State and local governments also get their slice.  More
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