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Dow Jones average continues 2-week slide
Europe's latest political impasse cast a gloom over financial markets Tuesday. The euro...
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Starting Out
From Gown to Town Mayor
As told to Michael Stratford Were you financially ready to run for office? I graduated from Cornell University...
Investing
Time to Take Tax-Free Stock Profits
OUR READER Who: Lynne Spichiger, 65 Where: Belchertown, Mass. Question: Can I sell some winners to take...
Your Money
How to Adjust Your Tax Withholding
The nation’s tax system will be front and center from now until the presidential election in November....
Spending Wisely
5 Things You Need to Know About Unused Gift Cards
1. Cash a card in. As much as $41 billion in gift-card value has gone unused since 2005, says research firm...
Your Retirement
Secrets to Maximizing Social Security
Editor's Note: The original version of this story included information on the "do-over" strategy. That strategy...
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Basics of Money
Good Reasons to Change Your Will
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was updated in December 2011. After you've created your will and an estate plan,...
Learn the Ins and Outs of Long-Term-Care Insurance
Most older Americans have no insurance to cover the incredibly expensive long-term care often necessary when...
Master the Financial Aid Process
Applying for financial aid can be intimidating and confusing. That's why so many scams offer to do the work for you...