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Retirement age: At least 65

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:21:00 +0000

"What's a realistic retirement age? How much longer will most of us have to work?" -- Charles Maimone, Wilmington, N.C. The answer depends on how successful you've been at saving, how cushy a ...

Be prepared for any home emergency

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:04:00 +0000

Sometimes disaster strikes, despite your best efforts to prevent it. And that means you should always be ready for the unexpected.The right emergency gear will help you protect your home and family, as ...

Homeowners insurance

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:31:00 +0000

Reviewing your homeowners policy may not rank high on our annual home-maintenance checklist. Yet following the five steps below will save you big bucks now and a lot of grief down the road.After the recent ...

Homeowners insurance

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:57:00 +0000

Reviewing your homeowners policy may not rank high on our annual home-maintenance checklist. Yet following the five steps below will save you big bucks now and a lot of grief own the road.After the recent ...

Health care savings strategies

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:25:00 +0000

It's inevitable -- as you age, your body requires more repair. But there are ways to lower your medical costs. .Money magazine gives you strategies to cut your costs by as much as 70% in six big areas ...

College debt repayment: Help free your grad from debt

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:21:00 +0000

Forget sheepskin. The way colleges are loading students up with debt, they should start printing diplomas on hankies.Among 2012 seniors who borrowed for their education, the average debt load will likely ...

Health care savings advice

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:00 +0000

You managed to glide through your twenties and thirties without any major health issues. Yet, as the calendar pages turn, you're finding that a host of minor -- and perhaps a few major -- medical problems ...

401(k) contributions: No employer match

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:03:00 +0000

My employer doesn't match my 401(k) contributions and the funds in my plan have high fees that range between 1.6% and 2% a year. Should I participate in my 401(k) or contribute to an IRA? -- Carlos P., ...

After identity theft, beware the hard sell

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

If your wallet gets stolen or you've been caught up in a data breach -- as in April, when hackers grabbed 1.5 million credit card numbers -- you can protect against identity theft by contacting one of ...

Wedding costs may rise to $27,000 or more

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:54:00 +0000

You may be thrilled that you or your child has found The One, but you could be forgiven for worrying about The Cost.The average total price tag for a wedding last year topped $27,000, reports TheKnot.com, ...

Protecting your parents: Keep the sharks at bay

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:05:00 +0000

In 45 years as a service scheduler for a Northern California auto dealer, Art Tener learned how to stay organized. Even after retirement, Tener scrupulously kept up his calendar, noting appointments, daily ...

Retirement: Investing a $100,000 windfall

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:39:00 +0000

We are retirement age and expect a windfall of $100,000. What should we do? -- Debbie, Jamestown, N.Y. You mean besides thank your lucky stars? Seriously, an extra $100,000 could very well be enough to ...

Health care savings strategies

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:29:00 +0000

Health care savings advice

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:26:00 +0000

Don't Let Debt Weigh Down Your Retirement

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:26:40 +0000

Financial planners caution that too much debt, and the wrong kinds, can diminish your standard of living in retirement.

Investing in Facebook's IPO

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:08:00 +0000

How and when can small investors buy Facebook stock? -- K.R., Green Valley, Ariz. Assuming the much-ballyhooed initial public offering of Facebook comes off later this week, you should have no trouble ...

Entrepreneurs: Understanding business costs

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:45:00 +0000

How can you beat the odds if you want to join the boomerpreneur boom and start your own company after 50? MONEY put that question to small-business experts and dozens of fiftysomething entrepreneurs for ...

Entrepreneurs: Understanding business costs

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:41:00 +0000