Wes Moss: 5 ways to fight inflation
There's a lot of fear about the government having to print more money. Wes Moss shows you how you do to protect yourself from possible inflation?
Good morning, Vietnam! New fund tracks emerging economy
Mention Vietnam, and Americans of a certain age will likely be hit by a flood of thoughts and images. The stock market isn't likely to be one of them.
Hedge funders' suit claims money went to porn investment, swingers' resort
A California moneyman with X-rated interests is being sued by several hedge funds who accuse him of shoveling their millions into porn and a planned Catskills swingers ranch.
Obama breaks vaca, keeps Bernake at Fed
Praising him as the man who helped the U.Sl. past the economic crisis, Obama on Tuesday announced plans to keep Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke.
Columnist: Peter Siris
Siris: Dragged down by debtI hate really big numbers. People just tune them out. On Friday, when I checked, the national debt was $11.7 trillion. Household debt is $13.7 trillion.
Retirement & Investing
Top tips for saving smartly for retirement
While the financial world crashed and burned in 2008, there was hardly a moment to pause and ask, "OK, what can we learn from this?" Now as consumers take a breather, it's a great time to reflect on how those costs came with a few lessons.
Should you work in retirement?
Working longer can help you save more money, but it could also adversely affect your finances....
Hedge funds for the average investor
Hedge funds bar the riffraff. But investors can access mutual funds that employ hedging strategies....
Should investors over age 50 own stocks?
The stock market is a scary place, but experts say some investors should have some exposure....
Should individuals follow the smart money?
Institutional investors, the big guns that run pensions, have a few extra tools at their disposal....
Real Estate
Think NYC isn't affordable? Check out Woodside
If you ever need to disappear or live quietly paying very affordable housing prices for New York City, Woodside awaits.
Property taxes too high? Get help
Third parties help homeowners appeal property tax bills. But should you do it yourself instead?...
Mortgage Rate Trend Index
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages....
How do I … Find the best mortgage rate?
Follow these tips to get the best rate on a mortgage, whether you're buying your first home or refinancing an existing one....
Great time for first-time homebuyers
Mortgage deals and incentives give first-timers their best opportunity to buy in recent history....
